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2017 

Rabies Clinic for Dogs and Cats, Sunday, July 16, 2017 The City of Gaithersburg, Maryland will be participating in three more Rabies Clinics for Dogs and Cats during this summer season. The next clinic will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Cen...
07/13/2017
Gaithersburg Farmers Markets There are two farmers markets within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Main Street Farmers and Artists Market, in Kentlands, is open on Saturdays, throughout the year, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located at the Main Street Pavilion at 301 Main Street, Gaithersbu...
07/13/2017
Radon is a very fragile, negative ion.  It only lasts about 3 1/2 days, and is easily dissipated by opening doors or windows.  How do I know the radon mitigation system is working? I get that question all the time. Some houses have a radon mitigation system installed, which consists basically of ...
07/13/2017
FAQ: Which Bloody Mary Mix Do You Suggest? If you plan to serve Blood Marys, you need to have a good mix. Chef Dolores and I like the George's Blood Mary Mix in the Mild version. You may also wish to try the Spicy and the Old Bay versions. Your guests will be happy with any of them! Click on the ...
07/12/2017
Book Recommendation: The Bat by Jo Nesbo The Bat (2012) is a crime thriller featuring Oslo Crime Squad Inspector Harry Hole by The New York Times bestselling author Jo Nesbo. Dolores and I have enjoyed the books in this series and recommend them for your summertime reading list. Click on the link...
07/12/2017
When we refer someone to another professional, we need to know that we are placing our referral in good hands. Not Getting Any Referrals from ActiveRain?   The other day I received a call from a member looking for someone at ActiveRain. (that’s another story!)   The member wanted to know how they...
07/12/2017
Lunchtime Comparison of Pennsylvania Beers After spending some time viewing Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect at the Brandywine River Museum in Chadd's Ford, PA, Dolores and I enjoyed lunch in the museum cafe. We had their famous mushroom soup and a grilled cheese and green tomato sandwich. They had a ...
07/11/2017
Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect, Brandywine River Museum of Art Dolores and I took a day trip to the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, PA for the opening of Andrew Wyeth: In Restrospect. This is the first major survey of the artist's work in more than 40 years. The exhibition features ov...
07/11/2017
Prep Time: 25 mins   Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Serves: 16 cups   Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons jarred beef soup base 2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts 1 (28-oz.) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes 1 (12-oz.) pack...
07/11/2017
Maryland Nutty Plum Crumble Recipe  Recipe tested and recommended by Dolores Kelley12 ripe plums      2-3 thick strips of peel and the freshly   squeezed juice from 1 orange1/3 cup soft brown sugar1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cubed¾ cup self-rising flour1/3 cup ground almonds (almond flou...
07/10/2017