Tag: Food
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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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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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On Summertime, Octopus Balls, and the Joy of Eating Out
With this Memorial Day weekend comes the unofficial start of summer and the promise of a better year. We are finally fully vaccinated and ready to start living again. The restaurants in Maryland are open and we are slowly getting back out there. While it feels a bit strange to be eating in public, we […]
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Confit: A Traditional Preservation Method That Can Make Anything Extraordinary, Even Chicken
I usually have a hard time getting excited about chicken. But duck…duck I can get very excited about. Especially duck confit: duck that has cured and cooked slowly in duck fat until the meat is silky smooth and the flavors intensified. The problem is that duck can be both expensive and hard to find. Chicken, […]
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Pea Soup with Fennel and Greens
Spring is teasing us with warm sunny days speckled in between cold rainy stretches. We haven’t lived in this climate for years, so we need some warming up. It is time for a batch of Pea Soup with Fennel and Greens. Glowing with the bright color of spring, this is also one of our go-to […]
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Poutine: This Delicious Mess is Becoming an Art Form
Is poutine taking over the world? It sure seems so. It’s showing up on menus everywhere we go, including here in Frederick Maryland. The word poutine is Québécois slang for a “mess” and as soon as you see it, you’ll understand why. We developed a taste for this French-Canadian specialty when we spent a few […]
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Pork Belly—Delicious in Any Form
What is pork belly and where can you find it in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico? Pork belly is the most delectable part of the pig, possessing that perfect combination of meat and fat. We searched for pork belly dishes in restaurants throughout San Miguel de Allende. Here are our four favorites.
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Vinícola Tres Raíces: A Picture Perfect Day of Wine Tasting in Mexico
From now on, when anyone asks me for recommendations of things to do near San Miguel de Allende, my answer will be “Go wine tasting”. If you only have time for one winery, go to Vinícola Tres Raíces, located just 14 miles (22 km) outside of San Miguel de Allende on the road to Dolores […]
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A Food Crawl through Live Aqua Urban Resort SMA
Over the summer we had a wonderful lunch at Zibu Allende, one of several restaurants in San Miguel de Allende’s new Live Aqua Urban Resort. After lunch, we strolled around the resort and discovered five different bars. It occurred to us that it would be nice it would be to hang out and absorb the […]
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