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2017 

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Wine Selection: Blue Fin 2014 California Viognier Chef Dolores and I enjoyed a bottle of Blue Fin 2014 California Viognier bottled by Blue Fin Winery in Napa, California. Blue Fin is one of the many brands of Bronco Wine Company. We found this selection at a Trader Joe's store in Virginia. Sadly,...
07/31/2017

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Book Recommendation: Camino Island by John Grisham Camino Island (2017) is the latest novel by The New York Times best selling author and attorney John Grisham. Dolores and I enjoyed this fast reading book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author a...
07/31/2017

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Here are some tips on how to save money on your water bill -    Do you know how the average water is used in an average household?   Toilet - 24.5% Shower - 21.3% Clothes Washer - 18.6% Faucet - 16% Leak - 9.8% Other - 6.1% Bathtub - 2.1% Dishwasher - 1.6% It is no wonder some Water Departments a...
07/31/2017

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Happy Hour Beer Selection: Gonzo Imperial Porter by Flying Dog Some of our favorite craft beers are brewed by Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland. If you are in the area or plan to visit the area, include a visit to the brewery for a beer tasting. Dolores and I recommend their Gonzo Imperia...
07/30/2017

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Houttuynia cordata, Kentlands Photowalk Houttuynia cordata plants are common in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. The flowers are small and you need to look closely to see the details. This is also know as Chameleon plant. C...
07/30/2017

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Baked Cheddar Eggs and Potatoes I mess up and stain my deck and did a listing appointment yesterday so did not make it to the store, so off I go this mornings. This morning breakfast will be: Baked Cheddar Eggs and Potatoes  Prep time minus the store is 20 mins.  Bake time is 10Mins. Ingredients ...
07/30/2017

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Aitara Diadem Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk The Aitara Diadem Dahlia is one of our favorites and we have them in our home garden. Dahlias do very well in Kentlands, our home neighborhood within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. They provide a source for cut flowers during the summer and until the...
07/29/2017

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Taste of New Orleans Chef Dolores suggested that we make a stop to pick up dinner on the way home from Lewis Orchards Farm Market in Dickerson, Maryland. She wanted to try a new restaurant that has been receiving good reviews in our neighborhood. Taste of New Orleans has a few tables in a small d...
07/29/2017

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Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins  Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 12   Ingredients: 2¼ pounds summer squash, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 10 cups) ⅔ cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles 1 4- ½-ounce can chopped jalapenos, (abo...
07/29/2017

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Conventional loans are more sensitive to credit scores.  So it would be more difficult for loan approval on a conventional loan compared to a government loan with scores in the 600’s. Maybe you paid for a credit score or maybe you got it for free.  But most find out that there is a big problem wi...
07/29/2017
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