Category: Maryland
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!
On this clear cold Christmas morning, I want to wish everyone a peaceful and joyous holiday and a new year filled with love and prosperity. I have not found much time for writing lately, but I want to share some of the beautiful sights of the season in historic Frederick. As the temperature drops in…
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What is a Pawpaw and Where Have They Been All My Life?
Last Saturday morning, I was on my way to the 7th Annual PawPaw Festival at Long Creek Homestead to answer those questions. It was almost ridiculous how excited I was to try my first pawpaw. I had never even heard of pawpaws before last September when I saw an advertisement for the 6th Annual PawPaw…
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Connecting to the Land at Fox Haven Farm
Lately I’ve had a yearning to live an earthier, more grounded life. I live in this beautiful place surrounded by mountains and fields and I want to explore it, get to know it. Since I’m always curious about what I can find to eat, foraging for wild edible plants seemed like a good place to…
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Hot Milk Cake with Fresh-Picked Strawberries
The best strawberry shortcake starts in the field with perfectly sun ripened strawberries that you picked with your own hands. Strawberry season is well underway in Maryland. In fact, it typically goes from late-May through mid-June, so hurry and get them while you can. We filled our buckets at Glade Link Farms on a beautiful…
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Where to find Farmers Markets in Frederick throughout the Week
Farmers Markets are in full swing around Frederick County. Saturdays are the biggest market days, with at least six markets underway. But what if you need some fresh salad greens, local berries, or lamb chops on a different day? Luckily, on any given day (except for Mondays) you can find a farmers market somewhere in…
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Frederick FiberFest: Spring Colors in Yarn
Last Saturday I ventured out to the spring FiberFest at the Frederick Fairgrounds. I wouldn’t consider myself a knitter, but I’ve been thinking about adding it to my toolbox of mindfulness practices. Mindfulness through yarn! Besides, it was a beautiful spring day, I knew that my favorite food trucks were going to be there, and…
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Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
When I write about wine, it always helps to have a glass nearby for sips of inspiration. Right now, I have the 2020 Adagietto from Catoctin Breeze Vineyard in Thurmont, Maryland. Thanks to my membership in their Catoctin Cru wine club, I have plenty of Catoctin Breeze wine at my fingertips. The Adagietto is a…
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The Maple Syrup Festival is a Sweet Way to Welcome Spring
Today, Sunday March 20th, is the final day of the 2022 Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park. If you are looking for a way to get outside and enjoy this first day of spring, then a day in the woods sounds perfect to me. Learn about maple syrup production in Maryland, taste some…
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Viewing the Local Fair through the Eyes of a Traveler
I spent the day at the Great Frederick Fair for the first time in decades. If I was traveling in another country and I visited a local agricultural fair, I would have been inspired to write about it. The livestock, produce, and regional foods; they would all be fascinating to me. So why wouldn’t I…
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Black Ankle Vineyards
Black Ankle Vineyards is one of our favorite places to take wine-loving guests visiting us in Frederick, especially those skeptical of Maryland wines. We enjoy seeing our friend’s reactions to the unique setting as we walk up the path to the winery. The first thing you see is the living roof, alive with color, providing…
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