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from Elizabeth
Baseball season has officially started, which also means summer is around the corner with cook-outs and hang-outs. As America’s favorite pastime, baseball makes a great theme for any summer parties, with easy décor, food items, favors and so much more.
Here are a few ideas to get you start with your summer party:
“HOT DOGS! GET YOUR HOT DOGS!”
Offering a hot dog station at your party is a great way for guests …
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Since I met my (eventually) fiancé in high school, I got to grow up with his family and be a part of many family traditions, which we try to carry on to this day. One of my favorite spring traditions is strawberry picking! Even though it seems we always end up going on the hottest day in May, we all go together to find the best, juiciest strawberries of the season.
Over the last couple of years, we’ve …
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The Spring 2016 Brewfest is just around the corner—coming shortly after National Beer Day. This fun event, with craft beers, music and food, will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 11-6 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds off Rt. 2. The gates will open at 11 a.m.
More than 40 craft brewers from all over the region will be on hand to offer samples of some of their best beers. They will also pour some of their favorites …
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Spotsylvania Court House Village is hosting their first Food Truck Rodeo this Saturday!
On Saturday, April 16, from 11-3 p.m., the local shopping area will be filled with food trucks and other food vendors with a wide selection of cuisines. The event itself is free, but food will be available to purchase from the vendors.
While eating as much variety of food you can, visit the local shops in the village and listen to live music by a …
from Elizabeth
Here’s a look at the tempting selections Chef Brad put together for a recent menu tasting for one of our brides:
Appetizers:
shrimp ceviche—citrus-marinated shrimp with garlic and aromatic vegetables
bruchetta—tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and fresh basil
sweet and sour meatballs
Salad:
Spinach and strawberry salad—with feta, candied pecans finished with a lemon poppy seed vinaigrette
Dinner:
jerk-spiced salmon—with mango chutney
roasted red potatoes—with fresh herbs
blanched broccoli—tossed in a lemon butter sauce…
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I couldn’t be more excited for a Sky Zone arena coming to Fredericksburg this summer. The inner gymnast/dancer in me is jumping with joy (literally)! Yes, I’ll be there with my nieces and nephew having a blast.
It also makes me proud as a “Stafford Indian” to have fellow alum Torrey Smith, NFL player for the Ravens and now 49ers, opening this gym for our local community. His love for physical fitness inspired him to make sure “people, …
photo courtesy of Aron Spicer photography
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Weddings are such joyous occasions, and it’s so fun when a bride makes sure every detail is what she had envisioned. But the sad truth is weddings generate a ton of waste. Huffington Post reports 400 to 600 pounds of garbage per wedding.
Jennifer Grove, a former event planner, has decided to change this large amount of waste after seeing all the beautiful flowers tossed in the trash after each wedding. Jennifer …
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Even though I am not Irish, for St. Patrick’s Day I try to make something Irish to go with this lucky day. My attempt to make soda bread was definitely an experience! We enjoyed it for dinner with cabbage and corned beef.
The tradition of this bread began mainly for poor people with the most basic of ingredients of flour, baking soda, soured milk, and salt. Before baking, a cross was cut on the top of the loaf …
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We are less than a week away from our Bridal Open House, “Star Struck in Love,” and we have been getting a great response from local brides. Our coordinators have been very busy planning and are now ready to execute a star-studded event. (And yes, I’ve already started crafting!)
Currently, we have 26 participating vendors from beauty to photography to music to transportation. Plus, Chef Brad will be making some delicious treats for everyone to enjoy. We will …
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The art of calligraphy has been around for centuries—and recently, it came to Stevenson Ridge!
Calligraphy first appeared with the Latin alphabet and began gaining popularity in the Roman Churches. Today, calligraphy is not used for daily purposes anymore but more for special occasions—graduation announcements, wedding initiations, diplomas, etc.
Sincerely Amy Designs and Hello Love Events hosted a calligraphy workshop at Stevenson Ridge on Sunday, February 7. Amy and Lacoya taught about 10 ladies the beautiful art of …