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one of the lovely areas used for entertaining in the 1960s at the Glen Burnie House and Gardenshttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-4.jpgIt's About Thyme rendition of Gazpachohttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-3-1.jpgThe wonderful café on MSV property is run by Bonnie Blue Southern Market and Bakery also in Winchesterhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-2-1.jpgGazpacho at Bonnie Blue Caféhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-1-1.jpgphoto 1 (1)https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-23.jpghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-22.jpgMarigolds used keep pests away from the grapes at Old House 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I just did the plating.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_9582.jpegThe published fish recipe calls for Halibut. The Mahi-Mahi worked just as well...I've tried both.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1476.jpgI love my French 75 Cocktailhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1477.jpgThe table is set at Hodge Podge Lodge2019-11-09T11:00:01+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/07/06/a-fond-farewell/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1687.jpgThe cake , fruit and candy bar at my Independence Day celebrationhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1686.jpgThe "Southern Picnic" themed table at my retirement celebrationhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fullsizerender-6.jpgThe Glorious Cupcakes served at my retirement reception at workhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fullsizerender-5.jpgJust part of the tablescape at my retirement 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lovelyhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170519_195733000_ios.jpg20170519_195733000_iOShttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170519_180205000_ios.jpg20170519_180205000_iOShttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170519_155841290_ios.jpg20170519_155841290_iOShttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170520_193713923_ios.jpgThe stunning Congress Hall in Cape May 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Bean Soup at One World Cafe2016-09-15T14:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2016/07/05/oh-savannah/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160501_000428000_ios.jpgYeah, that's right. It's a sculpture right outside the Lounge window!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160429_124119000_ios.jpgLooking down at the relaxation pool from our room.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160429_004551614_ios.jpgThis is the rooftop bar at Local 11 Ten. You can't see much, but you get the idea.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160502_190734206_ios.jpgOur vivist to Savavnnah wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Gryphon Tea Room housed in a cnetury old Apothecary. https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160428_201729000_ios.jpgThe Squares, the Trees, the Mansions,....beautiful!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160430_200754000_ios.jpg20160430_200754000_iOShttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160502_012809995_ios.jpgBeef Shank with Hoppin' John Cake at The Greyhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160501_182707000_ios.jpg20160501_182707000_iOShttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160430_004007219_ios.jpgLocal Flounder atop Crispy Fried Rice from Elizabeth's on 37th.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160430_200651000_ios.jpg20160430_200651000_iOS2016-07-05T22:15:20+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2016/03/17/the-mae-ab-may-abguide-to-the-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-2/2016-03-17T21:35:21+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/04/10/garden-art/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/100000538210250_10737418411.jpg100000538210250_1073741841https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/100000538210250_1073741841.jpg100000538210250_10737418412016-03-01T16:58:59+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/10/13/fitbits-and-fit-bites/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1718.jpgMorais Vineyardshttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1710.jpghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1767-1.jpgHandmade Tiles with Herb Imprints from the garden https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_1724.jpgIMG_17242015-10-14T21:55:57+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/09/02/online-exhibit-whats-in-your-backyard/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1731.jpgReal frog sits on a fake lily pad in the pond! https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1692.jpgA peek into a Secret Gardenhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1709.jpgMorning with a cup of Tea is the best time to garden!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1711.jpgI can only imagine what next year will bringhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1710.jpgA good day's bountyhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1683.jpgSpirit Tree lives among the Lillieshttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1646.jpgIMG_1646https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1644.jpgThe Peppers had just begunhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1634.jpgA glimpse of the Adirondack Chair Refuge!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_462224313.jpg Potpourri!2015-09-02T22:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/08/22/off-season-my-season/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_461459453.jpgSweet-Tea Brined Pork Tenderloin with Pimento Cheese Gritshttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_461455914.jpgBloody Mary Crab Aspic with Sesame Flatbread and House-made Pickled Vegtableshttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_461455902.jpgamuse–bouche of duck with hazelnuts and avocado cream in a fried wonton cuphttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_461383348.jpgOutdoor Dining at Devil's Knobhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_461381143.jpgIMG_461381143https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_461379193.jpgChilled Ginger Carrot Soup with Mustard Seed Garnishhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1742.jpgMy morning tea scene at Wintergreenhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1735.jpgIMG_1735https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1733.jpgThe View from Village Centre at Wintergreen Resort2015-08-23T22:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/07/12/today-online-the-beauty-of-virginia-wineries/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/photo-39.jpgAt Michael Shaps Wineworks near Charlottesville you taste amongst the barrels!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1689.jpgHillsborough Winery and Vineyards near Leesburghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1696.jpgThe outside of the restored barn at Sunset Hills near Purceville-Leesburghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0282.jpgProbably my favorite, the patio at King Family near Charlottesville. Gorgeous!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1331.jpgThe ever-friendly and truly unique Old House Vineyard near Culpeperhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1138.jpgThe whimsical Twin Oaks close to Fredericksburghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0980.jpgBlenhiem in Charlottesville partially owned by Dave Mathews.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0665.jpgThe sweet Merlot who stayed with us at Lost Creek near Leesburghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0970.jpgThe wonderful tasting room at Jefferson Winery in Charlottesville.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0957.jpgThe most beautiful view of all at Stone Mountain Winery near Charlottesville2015-07-12T21:48:29+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/06/22/time-in-new-england-took-me-away-to/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1617-1.jpgThe eclectic Haags Hotel!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1616-1.jpgThe Library Restaurant in Portsmouth NHhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1614.jpgThe rocky beach of Kittery Mainehttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1608.jpgA delicious version of Eggs Benedict at the charming Anneke Jans in Kittery Mainehttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1606.jpgIMG_1606https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1591-3.jpgBehold! A succulent Lobster Roll from Petey's in Rye, New Hampshirehttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1590-1.jpgIMG_1590 (1)https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1587-2.jpgIMG_1587 (2)2015-06-22T23:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/06/08/springfield-manor-revisited/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fullsizerender-1.jpgSpringfield Manor Winery and Distillery, Thurmont Marylandhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/photo-13.jpgThe Lavender Fields of Springfield Manor Wineryhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/photo-15.jpgGenerous Cheese and Meats can be found at Springfield Manor Wineryhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/photo-14.jpgThe Patio at Springfield Manor2015-06-08T22:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/07/13/headline-zebra-hunter-discovers-winery-instead/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/fullsizerender-1.jpgSpringfield Manor Winery and Distillery, Thurmont Marylandhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-15.jpgGenerous Cheese and Meats can be found at Springfield Manor Wineryhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-14.jpgThe Patio at Springfield Manor https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-13.jpgThe Lavender Fields of Springfield Manor Winery2015-06-08T22:27:41+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/05/01/districtly-inclined-to-dine/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1555.jpgIMG_1555https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1554.jpgOne of my favorites in the Bonsai Collectionhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1553.jpgIMG_1553https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1552.jpgInside at 2 Birds, 1 Stonehttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1551.jpgA Fine Drinking Establishmenthttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1550.jpgSalmon First Course at Fiola Marehttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1545.jpgSpringtime at Dumbarton Oaks2015-05-01T22:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/04/23/wonderful-winchester-weekend/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-1.jpgImage-1The Tasting Room at Twin Oaks Tavern Winery2015-04-14T22:11:25+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/04/10/a-food-frolic/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_449939752.jpgIMG_449939752https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_449862008.jpghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_449861994.jpgThe dressing served with this salad compliments perfectly. That's crab rolled in the smoked salmon!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1494.jpgA Lettuce Centerpiece confirmed we were having a Springtime Brunch indeedhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_2563.jpgImpressive Steak Tartar after the smoke has been liftedhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1507.jpghttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0426.jpgEaster Dinner Tablescapehttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0421.jpg2015-04-11T14:14:32+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/03/20/the-mae-ab-may-abguide-to-the-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/jp-coaches-2-blog427.jpgNow here's a stylish Coachhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/untitled.pngCoaching in Sweaters is a No-No2015-03-21T00:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/03/10/the-1st-annual-musing-awards/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_440270025.jpgGranola Gifts for my Office. Double the recipe made 20 bags!https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/photo-35.jpgPhoto (35)https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/fullsizerender.jpgMarvelously delicious with no efforthttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10605927_885291621498770_199800404_o.jpgMy fav is the Butternut Squash, but there's beet and Sweet Potato at Wegman's as wellhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10437305_842727272421872_810512531_n.jpg10437305_842727272421872_810512531_nhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-221.jpgMarigolds used keep pests away from the grapes at Old House Vineyards2021-01-26T14:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2015/01/28/if-you-cant-eat-the-dish-you-love-love-the-dish-you-make/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_443194126.jpgSimmered a whole chicken skinned myself then cut in halfhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_443216852.jpgChicken Vegetable Soup ala Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2009https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_443192769.jpgI say the key was the addition of parsnip and turnip. 2015-01-28T23:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/11/04/online-art-exhibit-edible-landscaped-splendor/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-5.jpgMy Koi hidden in the reflectionhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-4-5.jpgThe first Foodie Buddyhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-4-4.jpgEggplant and Cucumbers mingle with the flowershttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-4-3.jpgphoto 4 (3)https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-3-4.jpgphoto 3 (4)https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-3-5.jpgphoto 3 (5)https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-2-7.jpgChives and Chard and Other Thingshttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-2-6.jpgphoto 2 (6)https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-2-4.jpgThe Hedgehog scurries among the Minthttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-2-5.jpgLate Summer Harvest poses for one last picture2014-11-05T11:43:47+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/09/19/diy-with-edibles/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-33.jpgCompound Butter made with fresh herbshttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-32.jpgBeautiful Nasturtium getting ready to be submerged in Vodkahttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-31.jpgRoasted Tomatillo Salsahttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-30.jpgNasturtium soaking in Vodkahttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-29.jpgTomatillos grow in my garden2014-09-20T12:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/09/02/my-favorite-gettysburg-address-2/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-28.jpgMy husband's meal. A beautiful fish dish.https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-27.jpgMy meal. Pork Loin and Herbed Spaetzelhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-26.jpgDessert at Sidney...Double Chocolate Cake, Milk Chocolate Mousse and Dark Chocolate Mini-Milkshake2014-09-05T23:39:33+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/06/25/herbs-of-the-marrying-kind/2014-08-23T14:37:16+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/about/2014-08-12T22:59:34+00:00weekly0.6https://jbdieter.com/2014/07/26/pizza-with-a-princess/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-21.jpgRecipe for Smoked Chicken Pizza as it appears in Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publication: 30-Minute Dinnershttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-20.jpgIngredients gathered to adapt the Smoked Chicken Recipehttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-17.jpgRecipe as it reads in Better Homes and Gardens Interest Publication: 30-Minute Dinnershttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-16.jpgFinished Producthttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-19.jpgRed Onion cooks on my Ultimate Stone atop a gas grillhttps://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-18.jpgAdd everything else to the purchased pizza crust of your choice. Close the top, wait for 10 minutes...Done!2014-07-26T13:13:52+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/05/18/whos-tailgate-was-boss/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-4.jpgPhoto (4)A Ladies Tailgate from Baltimore 2020-02-19T15:16:03+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/05/07/location-location-location/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-3.jpgPhoto (3)2014-07-08T15:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/05/01/from-cooking-lights-20-minute-dinners/https://jbdieter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-11.jpgMy Shrimp, Andouille and Corn Salad2014-05-01T23:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/05/01/my-shrimp-andouille-and-corn-salad/2014-05-01T23:19:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/04/17/cooking-and-eating-with-dirt/2014-04-17T23:20:20+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.com/2014/04/13/whoopie-pies/2014-04-13T20:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://jbdieter.comdaily1.02025-05-23T01:07:24+00:00