Trader Joe's French Onion Macaroni & Cheese When Chef Dolores was out shopping, she picked up a package of Trader Joe's French Onion Macaroni & Cheese to try as a side dish. We enjoyed it and you may wish to sample it. The package says it contains 2.5 servings but it should easily be enough for 3 servings as a side. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1270Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/16/2022

Book Recommendation: The River at Night by Erica Ferencik Dolores and I enjoyed reading The River at Night (2014) and recommend this fast reading book by novelist Erica Ferencik. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book.Oprah chose Erica Ferencik’s debut novel, The River at Night as a #1 Pick, calling the book “the page-turning novel you’ve been waiting for, a heart-pounding debut.” Entertainment Weekly named it a “Must Read,” and calls the novel “harrowing…a visceral, white knuckle rush.” Miramax has recently optioned the novel for a film.Her new novel, Into the Jungle, one woman's terrifying journey of survival in the Bolivian Amazon, will be released on May 28, 2019. Publishers Weekly gave it a starred review, calling it: “[A] ferocious fever dream of a thrille... 05/16/2022

Beer Recommendation: Poor Richard's Spruce AleOne of the very interesting selections of beer from Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia is Poor Richard's Spruce Ale. This might be the perfect ale to take on a camping trip. Click on the link to reach the website. Drink responsibly: 5% Alc. by Vol.Based on Benjamin Franklin’s original recipe, this one-of-a-kind deep amber ale calls for barley, molasses and essence of spruce. Locally sourced organic blue spruce clippings are steeped in a kettle to create an ale as approachable and engaging as the man himself. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1269Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/15/2022

Beer Recommendation: Yards Brewing Company Washington's PorterChef Dolores served sandwiches for our lunch at home. Our beer selection was Washington's Porter from Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia. This is an easy beer to recommend. Drink responsibly: 7% Alc. by Vol. Click on the link to reach the website. Detailed in a letter from the General to his officers during the war, Washington’s recipe employed molasses to aid fermentation and give rich caramel aroma to this robust, roasty ale. The recipe reflected his admiration for Philadelphia-style porters, especially those brewed by Robert Hare. Our Porter, inspired by Washington’s, is dark, smooth and complex with just a hint of dried fruit in the finish. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1268Canon Power... 05/14/2022

Volunteers Sought for 2022 NOAA ‘Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign’ Montgomery County has been chosen to take part in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) “Urban Heat Mapping Campaign” this summer. The County is seeking volunteers to use heat sensors mounted onto their cars as they travel their neighborhoods on one of the hottest days of the year. The sensors will record temperature, humidity, time and location. Neighborhoods involved will include about 200 square miles in Montgomery County, encompassing more populated areas like Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring and Wheaton.“These local maps will help us identify where we can take action to protect vulnerable neighborhoods now and in the future from extreme heat risk,” said Montgomery County Ex... 05/14/2022

Free Food Distribution Events, Friday, May 13, 2022Montgomery County, MarylandThere are a few FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION events taking place TOMORROW 5/13/22. Don't miss out! Please see the flyers for more details.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Please share this information with families that may be food insecure.         Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/12/2022

FEATURING ‍ GAITHERSBURG DAMASCUS OUTSIDE ‍ ALL HOMES FOR SALE & MARKET STATS All Single Family, Condos, Multi-Family, Commercial, Land, Rentals, Business Op, Farm, Townhouse, Co-Operative   CALL OR TEXT 240-426-5754      Visit My Web Siteswww.MaxusRealtyGroup.com www.ReallyNiceHomes.com  05/11/2022

FEATURING ‍ GAITHERSBURG CROWN FARM ‍ ALL HOMES FOR SALE & MARKET STATS All Single Family, Condos, Multi-Family, Commercial, Land, Rentals, Business Op, Farm, Townhouse, Co-Operative   CALL OR TEXT 240-426-5754      Visit My Web Siteswww.MaxusRealtyGroup.com www.ReallyNiceHomes.com  05/11/2022

FEATURING ‍ GAITHERSBURG CROWN ‍ ALL HOMES FOR SALE & MARKET STATS All Single Family, Condos, Multi-Family, Commercial, Land, Rentals, Business Op, Farm, Townhouse, Co-Operative   CALL OR TEXT 240-426-5754      Visit My Web Siteswww.MaxusRealtyGroup.com www.ReallyNiceHomes.com  05/11/2022

FEATURING ‍ GAITHERSBURG BROWNS ‍ ALL HOMES FOR SALE & MARKET STATS All Single Family, Condos, Multi-Family, Commercial, Land, Rentals, Business Op, Farm, Townhouse, Co-Operative   CALL OR TEXT 240-426-5754        Visit My Web Siteswww.MaxusRealtyGroup.com www.ReallyNiceHomes.com  05/11/2022

FEATURING ‍ GAITHERSBURG BRIGHTON EAST ‍ ALL HOMES FOR SALE & MARKET STATS All Single Family, Condos, Multi-Family, Commercial, Land, Rentals, Business Op, Farm, Townhouse, Co-Operative   CALL OR TEXT 240-426-5754        Visit My Web Siteswww.MaxusRealtyGroup.com www.ReallyNiceHomes.com  05/11/2022

FEATURING ‍ GAITHERSBURG BRECKENRIDGE ‍ ALL HOMES FOR SALE & MARKET STATS All Single Family, Condos, Multi-Family, Commercial, Land, Rentals, Business Op, Farm, Townhouse, Co-Operative   CALL OR TEXT 240-426-5754      Visit My Web Siteswww.MaxusRealtyGroup.com www.ReallyNiceHomes.com  05/11/2022

Oak Chapel Free Groceries Distribution, Thursday, May 12, 2022 DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION: EVERY THURSDAY (TOMORROW 5/12) from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Silver Spring, MD organized by Oak Chapel Church.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Please share this information with families that might by food insecure.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1261 Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/11/2022

Rockville Farmers Market Opens Saturday, May 14, 2022 The Rockville Farmers Market ReturnsSaturday, May 14from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Corner of Route 28 andMonroe StreetEvery week the Farmers Market transforms itself as different fruits and vegetables become available throughout the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, honey, herbs, baked goods and more. All items offered are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last.This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1259 Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/11/2022

Free Groceries Distribution, Montgomery Village, MD, May 11, 2022 The next distribution of groceries is TOMORROW from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Watkins Mill Elementary School in Montgomery Village, Maryland. This is a Montgomery County Food Council announcement. Please share this information with families that might be food insecure.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1258 Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/10/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Break the Silence May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you need to talk to someone immediately, you can call the County’s 24/7 Crisis Center at 240-777-4000. EveryMind also has a 24/7 hotline available to call or text at 301-738-2255. For more resources: http://ow.ly/8Wil50J1t36This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1252Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/10/2022

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 11am-4pm at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton, MD. Enjoy cultural performances, hear remarks from local leaders, learn about County resources, and more!This is an Asian American Health Initiative announcement. Tulips, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1250Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/10/2022

Free Groceries Distribution in Gaithersburg, May 10, 2022Don't miss this food distribution event happening TOMORROW! For additional resources available in Montgomery County, visit http://ow.ly/kNuN50J2PJ5This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Please share this information with families that may be food insecure.  Orchid, Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1254Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/09/2022

Ages 50+ Online Programs, Montgomery County, May 10-12, 2022 Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 50 and older, is offering free online classes that focus on how to thrive at home. Classes, which are offered live via video conference, enhance a wide variety of life skills. Classes for Seniors May 9-13 will include “Fitness Apps” and “Introduction to Social Media.”In addition to classes in English, two classes will be taught in Spanish, and one class will be taught in Mandarin. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.During the fall and winter program quarters, more than 2,000 participants joined 201 virtual programs hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery. This spring, classes will cover how to use and host on Zoom, online basics, po... 05/09/2022

Book Recommendation: A Line to Kill by Anthony HorowitzI enjoyed reading A Line to Kill by novelist Anthony Horowitz and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book.  Anthony Horowitz is one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK – and is unique for working across so many media. Anthony is a born polymath; juggling writing books, TV series, films, plays and journalism.Anthony has written over 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider, which he adapted into a movie that was released worldwide in 2006. The Alex Rider series is estimated to have sold 19 million copies worldwide. His highly anticipated novel, Oblivion, the epic conclusion to the Power of Five series, was published in October 2... 05/09/2022