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The Montgomery Cooperative Farm Women’s Market in downtown Bethesda is bustling during Wednesday’s lunch hour; a mixture of aromas fills the air. One customer examines fresh-off-the-vine strawberries; an elegantly-dressed woman returns her empty milk bottle for a refill; a couple departs holding a bouquet of scarlet zinnias; high school boys roam the aisles chewing ginger…
Tips and Trends for the Traveling Senior GrandTravel Paves the Way for Togetherness Helena Koenig, 77, feels strongly about spending leisure time with her family, and she recognized the learning opportunities for grandparents traveling with their grandchildren. “Travel is our best hope for a peaceful world and the chance to learn that we are…
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The horn blows and the “crowd” sitting on my couch is screeching. I hold my ears as I walk by. Next I hear screaming and cursing. A minute later, cheers and the slapping of hands. This is hockey season. I can’t exactly remember when we evolved into a “hockey family.” I can’t find the puck…
Here in the suburbs of DC, we’re occasionally treated to an evening when balmy temperatures bid us to dine al fresco. Many Bethesda restaurants have moved tables and chairs outside to accommodate patrons seeking a meal under the stars. My picks for outdoor dining spots, though you’re only steps from busy traffic, you’ll feel transported…
When Blue 44 opened up its doors nine months ago, the owner/operator, Christofer Nardelli, had a vision for his restaurant. He wanted a comfortable hangout for residents, families and students who crave good food at reasonable prices. If last night was any indication of a typical evening there, then he’s achieved his goal. Blue 44…
On Sunday, the Bethesda Central Farm Market hosted its second annual “Bake Bethesda a Pie” contest, and I was one of the lucky judges invited to weigh in on the merits of 35 different pies. Participants entered into the savory, sweet and youth categories. Clearly, many of these amateur bakers had extraordinary skill. The market…
Read more Pie Oh My on Patch.Bethesda, Labor Day Weekend 2011
Kaifa Anderson-Hall has an inspiring story to tell. She is the director for the Washington Youth Garden, a forty-year old education program at the US National Arboretum. The Washington Youth Garden is a living breathing classroom for several of Washington’s urban children. Anderson-Hall was in 5th and 6th grade at a DC public school, Charles…
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Ephesus - an old world Hollywood
I got engaged at Longwood Gardens. It’s no surprise to anyone who knows my husband that he would pick a garden to choke out the words, “Will you marry me?” He needed all the strength of those blooms, majestic trees and buzzing insects to carry him through such a challenging ordeal. So, we got engaged on a…
Travel and Dish
Travel and Dish 