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Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yields: 6 servings     Ingredients: For The Dressing 1/3 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. cajun seasoning 1 tsp. sweet paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For The Pasta Salad 3/4 lb. bowtie pasta 1 tbsp. olive oi...
06/28/2019

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July 1st Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery County, Maryland Workers earning the minimum wage in Montgomery County are getting a raise.Bill 28-17 raises the minimum wage every year on July 1, until it reaches $15 per hour in 2022. The first pay raise will be in effect on Monday, July 1, 2019.Ho...
06/27/2019

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Day Trip to Monticello Chef Dolores and her friends in the Red Hat Society are on a day trip to Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville, Virginia. They are having lunch at Michie Tavern, which dates back to 1784. Monticello is a great place to include during your summ...
06/27/2019

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Pizza Night at Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, Darnestown, MD For our pizza night, we decided to visit Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, the preeminent pizzeria in the Metro Area of Washington, DC. Fortunately, the location is near our home in Kentlands. We were delighted with the pizzas and the service ...
06/27/2019

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Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Yields: 4 servings     Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1/2 c. dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock 2 ...
06/27/2019

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Delaware's Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE After our visit to Winterthur, we decided to have a late lunch at Delaware's Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. Marlene was our server and we enjoyed calamari and oysters. We also had some Delaware beer, the Dogfis...
06/26/2019

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Costuming The Crown at Winterthur Chef Dolores wanted to see the Costuming The Crown exhibit which is currently on display at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Winterthur, Delaware, in the Wilmington area. So, we took advantage of beautiful weather for a day trip to Winterthur. We are annual...
06/26/2019

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We are amping up our Neighborhood video marketing efforts to compliment our current mailing campaigns.   YouTube Thursdays - Video Farming    Recently, we have noticed an uptick in on-line traffic on our sites, and an increase in calls.  Specifically people interested in multigenerational homes a...
06/26/2019

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Water Lilies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA A summertime tour of Longwood Gardens is not complete without a visit to the wonderful Waterlily Display area that includes multiple ponds that are beautifully maintained. I love to photograph the water lilies. Click on the links to learn more ab...
06/25/2019

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Don't Leave Kids or Pets in a Hot Car In the state of Maryland, it is against the law to leave a child under the age of 8 unattended in a car, unless a reliable caregiver (at least 13 years old) remains with the child.When a child, or even a pet, is left unattended in a hot car, temperatures insi...
06/25/2019
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