Hay Adams Hotel – Where Nothing is Overlooked Except the White House The Hay Adams Hotel at 16th & H Streets in NW Washington DC has as its motto, “Where nothing is overlooked except the White House.” It’s noted for its fine dining, superior accommodations and the spirit of Clover […]
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Recipe: Chesapeake Bay Crab Roll-Ups
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Roll-Ups – a little taste of heaven Crab roll-ups are a bite-sized treat of Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab rolled into pastry dough. They’re super easy to make. BEFORE YOU START: CRAB MEAT – The Chesapeake Bay Blue crab has a distinct flavor unlike crab meat […]
Nervous Nellies – Woodland Wonderland in Maine
Nervous Nellie’s in Deer Isle, Maine ships homemade jams, jellies, and chutneys but is also a woodland of sculptures by Peter Beerits made from refuse and cast off garbage. If you’re visiting the Acadia region in Maine and looking for an unusual place that offers a fun and memorable experience […]
Blue Crabs Race at the National Hard Crab Derby – Crisfield, MD
Blue Crabs will race on Sunday, September 3rd at the 70th Annual National Hard Crab Derby at Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD. Before I lived 6 miles from Crisfield, I knew about the National Hard Crab Derby. People from all over the Mid Atlantic region flock to […]
Aunt Chi-Chi’s Christmas Crack (bacon crackers)
This most delicious appetizer is made from 3 simple ingredients – brown sugar, bacon and Club crackers. They are a tradition at our house for every Christmas party and they’re so addictive — you can’t stop eating them — my travel hag girlfriends nicknamed it “Christmas Crack.”It doesn’t matter if […]
Recipe: Granddaddy’s Gazpacho – A Taste of Seville
For a little taste of Sevilla, here’s a recipe for Granddaddy’s Gazpacho. Load up on the garlic. After tasting this brew, you’ll have full summer protection from vampires. LOL. It’s July and tomatoes are being harvested from gardens everywhere. Gazpacho, the simple tomato based soup served cold, is a popular […]
#17 Take a Lazy Break at Layton’s Chance Winery
Layton’s Chance Winery Part of the 100 Things to Do Between the Bridge and the Beach series Layton’s Chance Winery in Dorchester County, Maryland is just a ten minute detour off of Route 50, and a great place to stop, rest, relax and feel the slow pace of Eastern […]