From the Harford County Health Department: February is the observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month, placing emphasis on the need for parents to take action early to ensure the health of their children’s teeth. Many people are unaware of the important role early dental care plays in children’s overall health and that attitudes and […]
Bel Air Downtown Alliance’s 10th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival Returns March 5
From the Bel Air Downtown Alliance: On Saturday, March 5, 2011, the Bel Air Downtown Alliance will be celebrating their 10th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival at the Bel Air Reckord Armory in Downtown Bel Air from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission for the event is just $5.00 and children under age 6 are FREE. Each […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For December 2010
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in December 2010: 7-Eleven Store #11614 911 Ontario Street Havre […]
Grow It, Eat It: Harford County Master Gardeners List of Spring Classes
From the Harford County Master Gardeners: Seed Starting Class – Tuesday, February 8th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Harford County Extension Office Experience the joy of starting your favorite vegetable plants from seed using an indoor lighting system in your own home. Gain the essential knowledge needed to properly harden off seedlings for transferring them into […]
Fiore Winery Celebrates 25 Years in Harford County
From Fiore Winery: The 25th anniversary of Fiore winery in Harford County will be celebrated in 2011. But the true story of Fiore winery begins much earlier. Mike and Rose Fiore were born in southern Italy to families that have extensive histories of wine making that can be traced back for hundreds of years over […]
Charlie Daniels Band Surprise Headliner at Havre de Grace Seafood Festival in August
For weeks, there has been talk around Havre de Grace about a surprise, big-name band that may be coming to perform at the Seafood Festival next summer. City officials and event organizers have been tight-lipped about (and, eventually, contractually-bound from) discussing the name of the performer until tonight, when it was revealed the special guest […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For November 2010
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities. Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in November 2010: 7-Eleven Store #11634 5 Bynum Road Forest Hill, MD 21050 Violation: Potentially hazardous food must be held at […]
Return of The Grumpy Gourmet: Recovering From Illness; Boldly Taking on Local Chinese Cuisine
The Grumpy Gourmet has been absent from cyberspace due to some illness followed by an extended period being out-of-state with family. However, I am back in my kitchen and my stomach is growling. Thus, it is time to think about and discuss food. The posts by readers during the past several weeks have been interesting […]
