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Come to  Olde Virginia Gourmet & Gifts for the Stone Mountain Winery special open house.  Stone Mountain will be providing wine tastings, accompanied by a few of the many delightful gourmet Virginia goodies available for purchase at Olde Virginia Gourmet & Gifts.  Don’t miss it! 
Free admission
(540) 720-3901
Olde Virginia Gourmet & Gifts
North Stafford Plaza 261 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 109, Stafford (Exit 143B - Garrisonville )
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Did you know that there is a little slice of wine country just ouside of the gates of Quantico MCB?  Potomac Point Winery not only houses a bistro and wine tasting venue,  it hosts upscale and unique dining experiences with their monthly Winemaker’s Dinners. 

This month’s dinner, scheduled for 7 pm February 25 in their Barrel Room, features an outstanding menu:

Mozzarella en Carroza with Caper Anchovy Butter
Paired with La Belle Vie White
Seared Scallops with Buttery Sweet Sage Sauce
Paired with Chardonnay
Spinach Gnocchi with fresh Abbinato Sauce
Paired with Abbinato
Braised Short-Rib with Polenta
Paired with Heritage
Port Reduction Cherries in Dark Chocolate Cup
Paired with Rabelos Port

CALL DENYEL AT 540-446-2107 FOR RESERVATIONS!

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The wonderful Virginia fall weather really extends the lives of both our personal gardens and those colorful farmers markets.  I’ve been watching my favorite neighbor, aka Farmer MacGregor, still harvesting from his fabulous tomato plants even this late in the season…  not to mention the fabulous fall squashes and winter veggies coming in by the basketful. 

If you have black thumbs, like myself, and don’t have a generous neighbor to pick from, I would highly suggest you hit one of the local farmer’s markets that are winding down their season as October grows to a close. 

 There is a great search engine page that helps you get information about 46 different farmers markets… just in Northern Virginia! I don’t think my Farmer MacGregor is on there yet… trying to keep those crunchy veggies just for me!  Try searching for a market near you here.. Virginia Farmer’s Markets

It’s like a new set of military acronyms to learn…. HOV, slug, WTOP, 95 corridor, Nats, Caps, Skins, Old Town, the Hill, the Mall, the Spur, Beltway Bandits, hacks, and gaggles. Listening to traffic reports and watching the news for NOVA newbies can sometimes create even more disorientation.

Yes! there should be a handbook for living, working, commuting and having a great time in DC.  All of us transplants and those hard to find natives have bushels (crab bushels that is)  of opinions about the right way to commute, the best places to live, the easiest way to get to Baltimore, the best coffee and the only way to get in and out of DC on the Fourth of July.  BTW, the only way to really steam a crab is Maryland style… in beer with a ton of Old Bay and spices, served hot on top of yesterday’s newspaper.  Beer, paper towels, and a mallet are all that is required.  The season is still going .. Maryland Steamed Crabs Recipe (forget the cider, a can of cheap beer instead).

There is so much to know and learn about the DC area! Chime in!

NOW OPEN IN STAFFORD

101 Shenandoah Lane, Stafford, VA  22554                540-720-KIDZ

To maintain a safe and enjoyable learning experience, class space is limited to 8 students.

Sr./Jr. ChefsProgram

There are 2 class sessions available to choose from:

Fridays (6:45-8:15pm)- 1 seat left for this class          -or-        Saturdays (12-1:30pm)- 3 seats left for this class

The Sr./Jr. Chefs classes are designed for students’ ages 7 to 16 and offer a well-rounded approach to teaching students the skills necessary to develop their love of cooking.  Sr./Jr. Chefs Classes are designed to allow creativity to mesh with culinary techniques for exciting results! 

KinderCooks Workshop-

KinderCooks is a Young Chefs ® Academy program designed to accommodate our chefs ages 3-6. It incorporates recipes, age-appropriate culinary skills, basic nutrition, literature, and movement into a 1 ½ hour class, paced for the preschool attention span.  The curriculum is prepared by our highly trained staff in monthly units and will consist of age appropriate themes such as:

• Shapes, Community Helpers, Numbers, Colors, etc. 

KinderCooks Workshops are held once a month and is a great way for your little one to experience hands-on activities and spark creativity.  Listed below are upcoming KinderCooks events (class seat is limited, so call 540-720-KIDZ for availability):

October 3rd- 12-1:30pm - Fairytale Adventure Part 2

Cooking Camps (Now registering at Young Chefs Academy or through the Stafford Parks and Recreation).

Cooking camps are a great way for your child to get introduced to the culinary arts.  Kitchen Safety, Nutrition, and more are presented.  Each camp is 6-weeks long.  (There is only 1 seat left for the current camp session.  Call us today at 540-720-KIDZ to register).

Don’t Forget The Birthday parties.

Hurry there are just a few seats left for there 209-2010 school year program.

“Spring has come to the English town of Stafford and it has come time for the election of a new mayor. The stately Sir John Woodward and the opportunistic Sir Walter Aston have both been nominated to serve the people of Stafford as Mayor. Shortly after Sir Walter casts the first ballot, though, the ballot box is stolen on the orders of Sir Walter’s social climbing wife. Will the ballot box be recovered before the votes must be tallied or will Sir Walter’s vote be the only one that decides the fate of Stafford?

He faces only one obstacle: the good people of Stafford. Will the town be able to stave off this threat to their way of life? Will a champion arise to fight for them? Or will rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and all but the most wealthy lose everything they have? Can the good people of Stafford band together to stop the evil plans of Sir Wally Aston?”
The Virginia Renaissance Faire is back and bigger than ever.  It will be from May 17 - June 22, 2008 at the Lake Anna Winery.  It features a unique brand of educational interactive family entertainment.  Come on in and join the revelry as the little 16th century town of Staffordshire celebrates the arrival of Elizabeth, Queen of England and her glittering court.   

Ages 6 and up $7 and under age 5 is FREE.

For all costumed patrons: You may carry costume weapons with you.

However, all weapons must be peace-tied, preferrably with zip ties.

Peace-ties will be applied at the gate for folks whose weapon’s safety measurements do not meet our requirements.

Find out more about the Faire visit The Virginia Renaissance Faire.

The production of Grease will be appearing through July 27, 2008.  This 1959 musical celebration of rock, doo wop amd rhythimic drum beats is reliving your favorite musical tunes that are still “hopelessly cool” even in 2008.  The students of Rydell High face a new school year filled with rebellion and romance.  The “T” birds, led by teenage heartthrob Danny uko, focus on hot cars whil the Pink Ladies experiment with cigarettes and peirced ears.  Sandy “the new girl in town” is fresh from a brief summer romance with Danny, and is stunned when he ignores her because of her squeaky clean image.  This is a story of teenage hang-ups, peer pressures and social issues are all brought into the limelight with a Grease musical flare.  Enjoy the notable songs from both the stage and movie versins including Summer Nights, Freddy My Love, Greased  Lightning, and Look and Me - I’m Sandra Dee.  Come and get groovy with this great classic on stage at the Riverside Dinner Theater.

Show Times

Wednesday Matinee

Arrive for dinner 11:30 - 12:00 noon
Performance begins at 1:30 PM
Performance ends at approximately 4:30 PM

Thursday - Saturday Evening

Arrive for dinner 6:00 - 6:15 PM
Performance begins at 8:00 PM
Performance ends at approximately 11:00 PM

Sunday Matinee
Arrive for dinner 1:00 - 1:15 PM
Performance begins at 3:00 PM
Performance ends at approximately 6:00 PM

Ticket Prices

Enjoy the Dinner Menu:

Dinner Menu

Appetizer

Entree

New York Strip Steak
with Mushrooms and Garlic (on side)

served with red-skin mashed potatoes and green beans

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
topped with Pineapple Relish

served with red-skin mashed potatoes and green beans

Seasoned Broiled Salmon

served with red-skin mashed potatoes and green beans

Baked Manicotti
with Marinara Sauce, topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese

Dessert

Chocolate “Nemesis” Cake
Strawberry Amaretto Almond Torte
Orange Cream Cheesecake

All meals include
a fresh romaine salad with ranch or
Caesar dressing, hot dinner rolls and
butter, and a choice of dessert
as well as coffee, tea, and water.

Belvedere Plantation as a pick-your-own customers take a hayride to the Strawberry Patch.  During the hayride the farmer will share the history of the Plantation and tell you how strawberries are grown.  Come out and pick-your-own strawberries and take a break in the country for some fresh air. 

Strawberry prices are if you pick your own it is $2.39/pound.

Ready picked in the market is charged $4.19 per true.

Berry Picken does have a $2.50 per person (2 and under free).

Strawberry season begins May 1st.

Greenberg’s Train and Toy Show :

Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center  are hosting the Greenberg’s Train and Toy Show.  This show offers a variety of operating model railroad and toy layouts for the entire family.  If you are looking to get rid of an old toy train, this is the perfect place.  There will be a table with apprasers that will get you offers room multiple dealers.  There will be a riding train for the kids to enjoy.  Win hourly door prizes, free parking, kids get in FREE and much more.   Admission for adults is $7.00.  This is for both days.  Click here for directions.

Potomac Point Spring Barrel Tasting

Join Potomac Point’s winemaker and get a sneak peak of the season’s brand new wines - directly out of the French and American Oak barrels.  Cheese and Fruits will accompany them.  Call to reserve your time.  Saturday at 1:00 PM, 3:30 Pm, or 6:00 PM.  Admission is $18 per person.  Located at Potomac Point Winery 275 Decatur Road, Stafford.

National Capital Boat Show

Boats galore at the area’s largest Boat Show held in the Dulles Expo Center.  More than 40 dealers will fill both buildings with everything from jon boats to Motor Yachts.  Marinas, electronics, water sports and safety equipment will also be on display.  There will be experts there to discuss insurance, financing, repair, maintenance and boating safety.  Admission is $8 for adults, $2 kids (6-16) and kids 5 and under are FREE. 

February 14 is Valentines Day.  Legend has it that a certain third-century priest named St.Valentine was performing marriage ceremonies despite a ban by the Roman Emperor Claudius II.  Claudius II thought single men made better soldiers for his army.  Eventually Valentine was thrown in jail.  There he fell in love with his jailor’s daughter and he signed his last message to her “From your Valentine”.  St. Valentine was executed on February 14.  There were two Saints associated with this holiday.  The other was  another Roman who was a christian and was killed on the same day because he was a christian. 

Today, it is a day to tell people you love them and exchange Valentine’s cards.  Of course it has turned into more than cards.  There are so many things to do with your loved one on Valentine day.  Here are just a few in our local area:

Come to sip wine with your sweetheart at Potomac Point Winery.   Come for a day for sparkling wine paired with decadent chocolate covered strawberries.  Admission is $14.99/Person.

Join us for the Tot Valentine Party at the Stafford Gym and Rec center for songs, crafts and games.  Ages 2-5 at 10 am.  $8

The Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse is screening “The Princess Bride”.  The doors open at 6:30 pm for live music bye Everyone but Pete and an optional wine tasting with the  Washington Wine Academy.  Stand up comedian Jon Mumma takes the state at 7:45 and  Tickets are $8 and include everything except the wine tasting which is a $1 for each ounce you tast.

Or skip the dinner and stay in.  Cook for your sweetheart, play a game with the family but whatever you do just do it together. 

Happy Valentines day from Quantico Live and Military By owner.

No matter what you decied to do together on Valentines day