What’s the best thing about living in Abingdon? Is it the close proximity to I-95 which makes for easier travel to my day job in the city? No, it’s Box Hill Pizzeria definitely. Over the past 14 years I’m sure that I have eaten hundreds of their crab cakes, literally. And don’t even get me […]
Soup of the Day: Drinkin’ Wine Spo-de-o-dee Drinkin’ Wine
Wow! The wine in California is good, good, good. If you have never been to “Wine Country” absolutely put it on your Bucket List, assuming, of course that you like wine. We just got back from a week out west and we had a fantastic experience. I am a Pinot Noir lover and prefer California […]
Dairy to Host Harford’s Farm Visitation Day; Keyes Creamery at Mt. Felix Opens for First-Hand Agriculture Experience
From Harford County government: The Harford County Farm Bureau, in cooperation with the Harford County Executive’s Division of Agriculture, will be holding its annual Farm Visitation Day on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. This year, the event will be hosted by Keyes Creamery at Mt. Felix Dairy Farm, 2000 Level Road […]
Harford County Public Schools to Participate in the Summer Food Service Program; List of Locations and Times Provided
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services are participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps children receive the nutrition they need to thrive throughout the summer months. During the school year, many children receive free and […]
Everything from Soup to Nuts: Summer Means Sangria!
The start of summer means one thing in my house – sangria! And I’m not talking about that pre-made stuff either. My girlfriends and I often get together on my patio for yummy drinks and food, and on those nights, the laughter can probably be heard in the next County. Not to toot my own […]
Harford County Restaurant Week is June 9-15; Participants Could Win $1,000 Worth of Dining
From Harford County government: The Harford County Office of Economic Development’s Office of Tourism has announced that the second annual Harford County Restaurant Week will be held from June 9 to 15, 2011. Participating restaurants throughout Harford County will be offering prix fixe (price fixed) menus consisting of three-course meals for $20.11 (or less), plus […]
The Grapes of Havre de Grace: An Introduction
By Ed Rybczynski Special to The Dagger “We look at wine as food.” The words stuck with me as I walked down a grassy slope from the manor house to the vineyard below. The notion of red wine as sustenance seemed ancient in origin, something you might read in the bible. The idea seemed as […]
Soup of the Day: Farmer’s Market, Garden Produce Freshen Up Summer Eating
I have always had a personal conflict between growing your own vegetables in a home garden and buying the best, freshest, local produce during the summer at farmer’s markets, fruit stands, or the “honor system” roadside carts in front of many area farms. My conflict really stems from the fact that I just don’t like […]
