Nation of Patriots

Nation of Patriots

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day—a day dedicated to those who have fought for our freedoms and liberties, both past and present. I thought it appropriate to highlight an organization that was founded only about...

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Nov-Dec 2015 Events

BBQ festival

A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… The festival season is essentially winding down. There are still a few places holding...

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Fall Roasted Veggie Bisque

pumpkin soup

My husband, John, knows I am a huge fan of pumpkin. Yes, I am one of those people, the ones who love pumpkin in just about any form: beer, bread, dessert, pasta, bagel, coffee…....

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Legendary Buddy Guy

Grate Bites: Buddy Guy

I’ll admit it right from the start: I have a crush on Buddy Guy. I have for years. Besides his mad guitar skills—which have inspired so many musicians and fans for decades—I admire his...

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Dog Tag Brewing….Toasting Heros

Dog Tag Brewing

It’s no secret the craft beer movement is really exploding in this country (woohoo!), but this week I discovered a brewery with a mission that isn’t necessarily focused on the typical microbrewery business model. Fourteen...

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September-October 2015 Events

BBQ festival

A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… Heading into the beginning of fall means crisper temps and prime time to check out some slow-cooked...

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Tomato Pie

Tomato pie

Summer. The heat and humidity of July and August make my hair approach “almost afro stage” and I honestly don’t enjoy doing much outdoors in the sweltering mid-Atlantic afternoons and early evenings. But this is...

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