Southern Maryland This is Living - On-line Edition - Volume 5, Number 4, Winter 2003

Volume 5, Number 4, Winter 2003 The articles presented here are a sample of what is available in the hardcopy magazine. Magazines are on-sale now at your local news stands and supermarkets. You can also subscribe or renew on-line. Select articles from previous editions can be found in our on-line Archive.		Holiday baking is a favorite family tradition, as well as a favorite tradition of "Southern Maryland-This is Living." Since our first holiday issue in 1999, we've shared many, many, great cookie recipes. We've given you winning recipes from our readers, traditional recipes from our families, and in our fifth holiday issue, we share with you some recipes from our elected community leaders. (Some people would call them politicians-but since we are a non-political publication-we'll give them a name based on what they really do-lead our community.) There are wonderful cookie recipes, a muffin recipe and two cake recipes!! Try a few- or do as we have-and bake them all!! Special thanks to all our elected friends who shared their recipes and family background. Enjoy!! ( more...)
		Who said that your holiday dinner had to include a turkey? We don't think so and neither will your family once you prepare this exquisite holiday meal. The debate will be over which dish they enjoyed the most. Will it be the mouthwatering pork tenderloin, the savory sausage stuffing, the delightful harvest vegetable medley, succulent shrimp, or the delectable cranberry shortcake? One thing for sure is that- it'll all be incredibly delicious!! ( more...)
		Feeding wild birds in winter is a fun family hobby that is becoming very popular here in Southern Maryland. We are rapidly building over much of the natural habitat of the wild birds in this area and we need to help supplement their food sources. This is especially important in fall and winter as they migrate through, or winter over in Southern Maryland, when their usual sources of food are not as available. With a little effort children and adults can be rewarded with hours of enjoyment watching the different colorful birds and their antics. ( more...)
		If you were to look at a map, you would find that conveniently located between Washington, D.C. and Point Lookout, Maryland, is Mechanicsville, a perfect spot for travelers to stop, stretch their legs and maybe even get a bite to eat. Today, it may seem like just one more town we zip by on the way to the mall, but in the 1850s, it was a prominent cross roads for St. Mary's County and as its name implies, the town provided important services for those early travelers. ( more...)