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2017
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The phone rings, a soft voice is distraught that no one will help her sell her home. In a twist of fate she both chastises me for the sins of others and invites me to come talk to her to list her home. It was up and down with a lot of listening and not much talking on my side. The first question...
12/23/2017
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Prep Time: 20 mins. Total Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients: For the cake 1 box spice cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 3 apples 1/3 c. chopped peanuts, preferably roasted For the Ganache 3 c. chocolate chips 1 1/2 c. heavy cream For the Caramel Butter-cream 1 c...
12/23/2017
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Acorn Squash Recipes Chef Dolores just picked us some acorn squash to prepare and I thought it would be a good time to again post some recipes. Please visit and follow my Acorn Squash Recipes board on Pinterest. Just click on the link to view the recipes. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square,...
12/22/2017
Holiday Craft Beer Tastings at Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, MD Chef Dolores and I made a holiday season visit to Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland to sample some of their current offerings of craft beers. They offer flights of four selections and we usually share two flights to be able ...
12/22/2017
Easy Appetizer: Backed Brie with Sautéed Morel Mushrooms. When you are short on time and want an easy and delicious appetizer this is the one for you. This recipe was inspired by our friend Dick Greenberg . On one of our many bantering’s back and forth he mentioned Baked Brie with Sautéed Morel ...
12/22/2017
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What wine do you prefer with turkey legs? Chef Dolores tried a new creative recipe for turkey legs. They were delicious but she told me not to share the recipe because she wants to find others that will be easier to prepare. I had a glass of Shiraz and she opted for a glass of chardonnay. What wi...
12/21/2017
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Colonial Williamsburg, A Holiday Destination Dolores and I like to visit Colonial Williamsburg between Thanksgiving and the end of the Christmas holidays. It is a great place for photowalks. The decorations are all made of natural materials and are fun to photograph. Colonial Williamsburg publish...
12/21/2017
Visiting the Silversmith in Colonial Williamsburg In the 18th century in Colonial Williamsburg, buyers had to plan ahead for their jewelry and silverware purchases since they all had to be hand made to order. During our visit to the silversmith, they were demonstrating the crafting of a silver g...
12/21/2017
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Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 apples, sliced 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed 2/3 c. apple cid...
12/21/2017
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Holiday Wreath in Colonial Williamsburg One of the pleasures of visiting Colonial Williamsburg during the holiday season is seeing all of the decorations in natural materials. Those that enjoy making their own decorations will be inspired by the traditional themes that always delight the eyes in...
12/20/2017
