What started as a mini catastrophe in my kitchen last weekend ended in a beautiful dinner at Pairings Bistro. As usual, I was trying to accomplish umpteen things at once – fold laundry, catch up on my cooking shows, wash dishes, check my Blackberry, gossip with a girlfriend, the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, […]
Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Jameel McClain to Honor the 2012 Harford County Youth of the Year
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County: On March 22, 2012 Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County will hold its 22nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner at the New Life Center at Mt. Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland. The evening is a celebration of the many accomplishments of the youth at the […]
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” March 7: St. Patrick’s Day Food and Fun; Prehistoric Sites Along Swan Creek
From the office of Harford County Council Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan: March 14 Lecture – Historical Society Pre-historic sites along Swan Creek. Dan Coates, Lecturer – At the Student Center – Rm 243 Harford Community College. Speaker begins at 7:30 PM FreeAdmission March 15 CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER 5 to 7 PM Bel Air […]
Harford Hotspots: Bellissimo Seafood Bar & Grill – Convenient, Comfortable, Consistently Good
When the inevitable question pops up of “where should we go for dinner?”, I never think of Bellissimo right off the bat. And I have no idea why. It’s conveniently located right in the heart of Bel Air, is never overcrowded, is beautifully decorated and offers a wide variety of food that is consistently good. […]
Everything from Soup to Nuts: Easy New Year’s Eve Party Menu
Are you looking to wow your friends and family with a decadent yet easy meal for the holidays? Something that can be prepared ahead of time so that you aren’t scrambling around at the last minute while your guests are ringing the doorbell? Normally I don’t like to cook something as mundane as chicken for […]
Harford Hotspots: DuClaw Brewing Company – “Is It Possible to Mess Up a Cheeseburger?”
After a night of marathon shopping in Bel Air, my friend and I were looking for a spot to relax, have a couple of drinks and a bite of pub grub. I suggested DuClaw Brewing Company since I hadn’t been there in a couple of years. When we pulled into the parking lot, I noticed […]
Bel Air High School Provides Local Families with Thanksgiving in a Box
From Harford County Public Schools: Students brought in cans and boxes of non perishable food and faculty/staff brought in frozen turkeys. The entire school got into the spirit of giving and we were able to collect over 1600 items. Approximately 50 students and teachers gathered in the cafeteria after school on Friday the 18th to […]
Everything from Soup to Nuts: Three Party Food Recipes for the Holiday Season
My friend Jane is usually one of my “consultants” for party foods that are tasty, popular with the masses, yet simple to prepare. So as the holidays approach, here are three recipes that she and I have used throughout the years. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! BROILED CRAB MELTAWAYS Take […]
