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2019 

Happy Hour at Home Beer Selection: Elysian Bifrost Winter Ale My happy hour at home beer selection was the Elysian Bifrost Winter Ale by Elysian Brewing Company, Inc. in Seattle, Washington. This was a good selection. 8.3% ABV. Drink responsibly. Bifrost is our lively winter brew, a bold pale ale...
03/31/2019
Gaithersburg City Council in the Communities Gaithersburg is divided into eight geographic areas, with each hosting a meeting with the Mayor and City Council and staff once every two years. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday, April 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Station Elementary School fo...
03/31/2019
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Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yields: 8 servings     Ingredients: 1/4 c. melted butter 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (16.3-oz.) can refrigerated biscuits   Directions: Preheat oven to 350...
03/31/2019
DMV Empanadas is Coming to Gaithersburg, Maryland  DMV Empanadas, a regular at local farmers' markets, is opening a brick and mortar location in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.For over a year the empanadas have made appearances from Fairfax to Baltimore and everywhere in between. In January they announc...
03/30/2019
Potomac River Documentary Film, April 7th Potomac: The River Runs Through Us, is this year's featured Gaithersburg Green Month environmental film. The free screening takes place on Sunday, April 7 at 7:15 p.m. at the  Arts Barn. Seating is limited; registration is encouraged. Call 301-258-6370. T...
03/30/2019
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yields: 3 servings     Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb.) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp. butter 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/2 onion, finely cho...
03/30/2019
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is Coming to Gaithersburg, Maryland Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s second Montgomery County location will open on April 1st in Gaithersburg Square (their other location is on Elm St. in Bethesda). It will be located next to Minerva Express and near Chipotle and Quickfire. Tropica...
03/29/2019
Book Recommendation: The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk The Night Agent (2019) is the latest thriller by The New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk. Chef Dolores and I enjoyed this fast reading novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the link to learn more about the author a...
03/29/2019
If you've been shut out of mortgage qualification even though you've done an incredibly good job of saving and investing --- or maybe you're an entrepreneur who's onto your next project with the success of your last one in the bank --- we may have a great fit for your borrowing needs.  Can You Ge...
03/29/2019
Spring Turf Treatments in Kentlands Beginning Friday, March 29, 2019, weather permitting, the landscapers will begin spring turf treatments for fertilization and Broadleaf weed control. The organic and traditional treatments will take place simultaneously in their respective areas. Please check t...
03/28/2019