Chesapeake Family Life Spring Edition 2018

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MOM'S DAY G IFTS

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MOM PROCEDURES

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THING S TO DO

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Gifts mom will love this Mother's Day

Common health procedures and their costs

Mom's Day Roundup Spring F airs and F estivals

ART OF UPCYCLING Turning trash in to treasu re

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BUILDING A RAISED BED

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HIKES WITH A VIEW

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$DIY step by step guide

Get o utside t his Sprin g

RECIPES Make b runch fo r mom

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Artworks Studio Art classes for kids of all ages

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lifestyle

Mexican Glass Margarita Glasses "I love these! Summer and margaritas in pretty glasses are where it's at."

—Ann, editor, mom of 2 $46, amazon.com

Single Serve Coffee Cappuccino & Latte Maker "I would love to save some money and make chai tea lattes" —Jenny, art director, mom of 1 $119, amazon.com

Mama+Me Gold Necklaces Get matching heart necklaces with a delicately carved hasma, a symbol that brings happiness luck, health and good fortune. $48, hollamama.com

Savvy Infusion Water Bottles "Summer's coming! I want to stay hydrated and add a little flavor to the fun."

—Ann, editor, mom of 2 $15, amazon.com

Large Clear Glass Hanging Air Plant Terrarium Ball & Terrarium Kit "I have always wanted a Terrarium, but never have gotten the time to make one. I would love to tackle this as a project with my son."

—Jenny, art director, mom of 1 From $17.99, amazon.com

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Mother's Day Gifts Your Mom will Love

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other's Day is approaching fast and although we should be celebrated everyday, our super time management skills, amazing task juggling, and impressive empathetic ways are often overlooked. Many of us take Mother's Day as a day to be cherished and showered with homemade presents and flowers.

Of course we love that stuff and even if we didn't, we wouldn't tell you, we would just say..."oh I love it," because that's what moms do. Moms are too tired or busy to even think about what kind of gift they could actually want for themselves. So we compiled some of the most sought out gifts from the moms closest to us.

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Mom procedures

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It’s easier than ever to make changes to your appearance without a lot of expense, pain or time taken off of work. Here are three common procedures and what they entail.

A Beautiful Smile • Orthodontists tell us that their patients are most eager to change their smiles. Using Invisalign, crooked teeth can be a thing of the past, without a mouthful of metal.

• Average treatment is 24 months and average cost ranges from $5,000 to $7,500. Treatment involves periodic visits to your orthodontist. Some portion of the cost may be covered by insurance or paid for with your health savings account.

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Erasing Wrinkles • It’s possible to smooth out those little lines around your eyes, mouth and on your forehead with outpatient injections of Botox or Dysport from your local aesthetician.

There is minimal pain, the results last for nearly a year, and there is no recovery period.

• Cost is $100 to $250 per treatment and is not covered by insurance. You’ll need to go back for more injections as your wrinkles reappear.

Clear Vision • Ever wish you didn’t need to fool with glasses or contacts? Maybe Lasik or advanced vision correction surgery is for you. Talk to your vision provider to find out exactly which procedure is best for you but most prices range from $2,500 to $7,500 and are not covered by insurance, although you can use your health savings account to pay the fee.

• Recovery time will be from a day to a week.

Side effects may include dry eyes, glare and blurry vision.

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Entertaining Informative

Fun

Look for the Chesapeake Family Life digital guides

Hello Spring

Summer Survival

Favorite Docs for Moms

/Gyns, Dermatologists, Cometic Dentists, Laser Surgery, Plastic Surgery and more.

Holiday Countdown

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Mother’s Day Cruise on the Tennison –– Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise, 11:30am –– Mother’s Day Evening Cruise, 5pm.

Registration required.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Celebrate Mom Celebrate the love of mother and child with a story, rhymes and songs.

Free. 9:30am. Annapolis Library. aacpl.net

Mother’s Day Floral Tea Garden tour of the colorful landscape in bloom.

All participants take home a gift from Tudor Place. $20. 9-10am. Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, Washington, D.C. tudorplace.org

Annual Remembering Mother’s Tea Enjoy tea and finger sandwiches while sharing memories and your journey of healing through the loss of your mother or grandmother. $10.

6-7:30pm. John and Cathy Belcher Campus, Pasadena.

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Mother’s Day Tea Tea accompanied with finger sandwiches and baked goods. Half price admission for all moms; $6-$8. 11am-4pm. Mount Clare Museum House, Baltimore. mountclare.org

Mother’s Day in the Garden Guided tour, lemonade and a stroll in the garden.

One free ticket with each paid admission. Noon3pm. Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale. riversdale.org Mother’s Day Tea Tea, gingerbread, live music, tours and more.

Free. 1-4pm. Hancocks Resolution, Pasadena. historichancocks resolution.org Mother’s Day Dessert Cruise Catch a 90-minute dessert cruise on the Severn River. $37; ages 3-11 $12; ages 2 and under free.

1:30 and 3:30pm.

Annapolis City Dock. cruisesonthebay.com

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Tutoring and Enrichment

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TONS OF FUN THINGS TO DO THIS SPRING

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MARYLAND FILM FEST

Springfest May 3-6. Food and fun for kids. Free, headline acts require admission.

See website for schedule. Inlet Lot, Boardwalk, Ocean City. ococean.com Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival May 5-6. Live animals, crafts and supplies, and more. Free. Saturday, 8:30am-6pm; Sunday, 8:30am-5pm. Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship. sheepandwool.org Garden Festival May 5. Plant, garden and antiques sale. $15-$25.

10am-4pm. Ladew Gardens, Monkton. ladewgardens.com

Maryland Film Fest May 2-6, Baltimore

Catch films as they debut in Baltimore. Check website for information. Various venues, Downtown Baltimore.

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Towsontown Spring Festival May 5-6. Carnival rides, live bands, and more.

Free entry. Towson Core Business Area, Towson. towsontownfestival.com

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King Farm Wine & Music Festival May 12. Wine tastings and sales, local cuisine and children’s play area. $15; $22 at the door.

Under 21 free. 2-8pm.

Saddle Ridge Community Center, Rockville. kingfarmwinefestival.com Frederick Running Festival May 5-6. A half marathon, two-person team relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run gives athletes of all abilities a chance to run. $15-$140. See website for schedule. Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick. frederickrunfest.com First Sunday Arts Festival May 6. Sundays through November. Live entertainment, over 100 local and regional artists, food and more. Free. 11am-5pm.

West and Calvert Streets, Annapolis. firstsundayarts.com

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Solomons Maritime Festival May 5. Antique and classic boats on display, live music. Free.10am5pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Naptown BarBAYq May 5 Live music performed on three stages, food, a barbeque competition, and more. $15; free for kids 12 and under. Noon. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. barbayq.com Made in Maryland Festival May 6. Artisans, crafts, food, live music, character meet and greets, petting zoo, moon bounce, face painting, and exhibits. $15; ages 12 and under free. 11am-5pm. Kurtz’s Beach, Pasadena. madeinmarylandfest.com Sykesville Fine Art & Wine Festival May 6. More than 40 participating artists, demonstrations, live music and entertainment, wine

tastings, and children’s activities. Unlimited wine tastings $25. Noon-5pm.

Main Street, Sykesville. sykesvillemainstreet.com The Walk at Waugh Chapel May 10. Fundraiser features a short stroll through Waugh Chapel, kid-friendly entertainment, festivities, food, live music and more.

5-8pm. Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, Gambrills. visitwaughchapel.com SPRING GUIDE

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Gaithersburg Book Festival May 19. Presentations and book signings by award-winning and bestselling authors, poets and songwriters, writing workshops, and children’s activities. Free. 10am6pm. City Hall Grounds, Gaithersburg. gaithersburgbookfestival.org

Cruisin’ May 17-20.

One of East Coast’s largest car shows, featuring more than 3,500 hot rods, customs, classics and trick trucks. $10. Children under 14 free. Thurs.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 9am-4pm. Inlet Parking Lot and Convention Center, Ocean City. ococean.com

Greenbelt Green Man Festival May 12-13. Music, crafts, environmental awareness, to celebrate Greenbelt’s commitment to forest preservation. Free. Sat. 10am6pm; Sun. 11am-5pm.

Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt. greenbeltgreen manfestival.org Bethesda Fine Arts Festival May 12-13. Fine art by nation’s best artists, live entertainment and restaurants. Free. Sat. 10am14

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6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm.

Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda. bethesda.org St. Michaels Running Festival May 19. 5k, 10k and half marathon runs, 1k kids fun run, post-race party, gifts and treats for runners and more. $20-$105.

5:30am-noon.

St. Michaels School, St. Michaels. runstm.com

Wine in the Woods May 19-20. Live music, food and tastings from 25 Maryland wineries, vendors and displays. $20$40. Sat. 11am-6pm; Sun. 11am-5pm. Symphony Woods, Columbia. wineinthewoods.com Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival May 19-20. Outdoor music festival. $75, children under 12 free with paying adult. 11am. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. bayblues.org Arbutus Arts Festival May 20. Handmade arts and crafts, children’s corner, local music, beer garden, food and drink.

Free. 10am-5pm. Arbutus. arbutusartsfestival.com

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Tea Party Festival May 25-27. Tea Party reenactment, a colonial parade, wacky raft race, street performances, crafts and more. Free. Venues throughout. Chestertown. chestertownteaparty.org Stars and Stripes Festival May 26-28. Family day picnic, local entertainment, moonlight cruise, Vietnam Memorial dedication and more. Free, some events require fee. Venues throughout Chesapeake Beach. chesapeakebeach.md.us Hometown Holidays May 26-28. This music festival features live performances, armed forces tribute, activities and Memorial Day Parade. Parade Mon. at 10:30am. Free.

Sat.-Sun. 2-10pm; Mon. 9am-1pm. Rockville Town

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DelFest May 24-27. Familyfriendly music festival with live music, a kid’s zone, camping and more. $45$179. Check website for hours and performance times. Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland. delfest.com

Air Show and Navy Commissioning Week May 18-25.

Activities highlighting the history and tradition of the Navy academy. Free. Various places, Annapolis. visitannapolis.org/events/annual/commissioning-week

Center, Rockville. rockvillehometownholidays.com Caribbean Wine, Music & Art Festival May 26-27. Wine, Caribbean food, music and more. $25. 10am6pm. Linganore Winecellars, Mt. Airy. linganorewines.com Brew at the Zoo May 26-27. Unlimited beer sampling from more than 80 breweries, plus live music, local vendors

and admission to the zoo. $25-$75. 1-7pm. The Maryland Zoo, Baltimore. marylandzoo.org Annual Sowebo Arts and Music Festival May 27. Sculptors, painters, jewelry makers and fashion designers will show off some of their best works in an un-juried, un-censored art show.

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The Art of upcycling: Turning Trash into Treasure Written by Lisa Snowden-McCray

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t takes a special something to look at a pile of trash and see treasures — but if you can do it, you just might be an upcycler.

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like, paper or bottles — upcyclers use their hands and their minds to create fun, interesting and beautiful items from found pieces.

Artist and Baltimore resident Kirsten Lapointe says she uses found objects in her home and her work. She has upcycled desks, vanities and tables — all

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from things she or her husband found on the street.

“I’m a born trash picker. Every time I see something that’s shiny or interesting,” Lapointe says. “It must be part of my creativity.”

Lapointe and her husband teamed up to create a mosaic table from a table base she found on the street. Even the floor of her house has been repurposed. They took up carpet and found that the floor beneath didn’t look so nice, so they painted it.

Lapointe frequents stores like Goodwill looking for interesting objects for her artwork. “Kitchy stuff, earrings, old books,” she says. The found piece can be an inspiration in itself or it can help flesh out an idea she has already been working on.

“Sometimes I have a piece and I’m waiting to be adding to it. Sometimes I’ll find something that inspires me to create.”

Lapointe doesn’t really buy repurposed objects from a store, but she loves to take inspiration from stores to create things on her own. “If I saw something else repurposed, I’d steal the idea and try it.”

Upcycled pieces are what Shannon Haddaway sells at her Eastport store, Twisted Sister. The store specializes in home décor treasures that Haddaway and other artists create — mostly from found pieces.

They’ve been in business for four months.

“I’m a picker,” Haddaway says. “I find stuff on roadsides, or people contact me.”

It all started when she was a stay-at-

home mom, looking to use ideas that she found online, on websites like Pinterest.

“I love using my hands to make something. There’s something in me that makes sense, like I don’t have to look at directions – it’s just building something.

Haddaway says that there is a certain magic that comes from turning trash into treasure. “You’re so proud of what you did. It’s pride. I think that’s how all of our artists feel.”

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Building a raised bed

By Donna Jefferson

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f you’re a gardener without a lot of space, or if you’re tired of bending and stooping over, or if you want to increase your chances of a successful garden harvest then consider building a raised vegetable garden.

One 4 foot by 8 foot raised bed, if properly maintained will provide a family of four with plenty of vegetables during an extended growing season.

Before you start pounding nails consider the orientation of the garden. Eastwest orientation will provide some protection from frost, while a north-south orientation will allow each side of the bed to have sunlight on both sides of the bed during the day. Or one direction might look or work better in your garden.

How far is the water? Drip irrigation works best in a raise bed. Just wind the irrigation hose through the bed and attach the end to your outside faucet or garden hose. You will have to water frequently because of the high density of plants in your bed but the water will be efficiently used since you are producing a high quantity of produce for the area being watered.

Size of box 4 feet in width is ideal for being able to reach across from one side of the box to the other. The length of the box is up to you depending on how much you want to plant and maintain. The higher the box, the less bend18

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ing you will have to do although too high and it of the box. 18� is a good height.

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Materials • Wooden boards, recycled from another project or pallet is fine just make sure the wood is untreated.

• Galvanized screws • Landscaping cloth or large pieces of cardboard to line the box • 50/50 combination of soil and composting material Optional • Drip hose • PVC tubing for frame across top of box to secure climbing and tall plants

will be harder to get things in and out

Instructions 1. Cut wood to the desired length 2. Pre-drill holes before securing corners together - use additional braces such as 4X4s to create extra strength in the corners.

3. Move to final location 4. Line box with landscaping cloth (poke holes in the bottom so that worms can get in and out) or cardboard boxes. Secure landscape cloth with staples if necessary.

5. Fill with a mixture of 50/50 top soil and compost.

6. Start planting.

7. Water as needed, remembering that beds need more water than a garden on a plot of land.

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four Maryland Hikes with Great views Written by Hannah Anderson

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mazing views can be just the enticement needed to get the whole family enthusiastic about a hike in the woods. Luckily, Maryland offers plenty of hikes with breathtaking views of either the Appalachian mountains or the Chesapeake Bay. The hike up to the overlook cliff of Maryland Heights outside of Harper’s Ferry is tough, but it’s a favorite for families and kids, says Ranger David Fox. “There’s some huffing and puffing involved, but the view is the reward,” he says of the 700-foot ascent. “People tend to forget how tired or hot they might be when they stop to take it all in.”

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be seen far below and the Blue Ridge Mountains spread out in the distance.

Kids can perch on the rocks of the large outcropping and look down on even the birds flying below.

To help foster kids’ interest in hiking, Angela Pease, interpretive ranger with Maryland State Parks, recommends taking your time as you hike, allowing kids to go at their own pace as they explore their surroundings. “Take time to walk and experience things,” she says. “Stop and do a sniff test. Allow kids to see, touch (non-poisonous things), and smell.

Promote the experience of using all their senses.”

If you are looking to take the kids on a hike with a view, we have found a few

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Maryland Heights Trail, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park For families who enjoy a challenge and a taste of history, the Maryland Heights Trail is part of the 2,000-mile trail system in Harpers Ferry NHP. From the trail’s overlook cliffs, you have a bird’seye view of Harpers Ferry, and you can see 50 miles across the Potomac and Shenandoah river valleys. The hike to the cliffs is steep and rocky and is about 4 miles round-trip.

Difficulty: Hard Fee: $10/vehicle park entrance fee Distance: 1.5 hours from Annapolis 171 Shoreline Dr., Harpers Ferry, WV (Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center) 304-535-6029, nps.gov/hafe For directions to the trailhead or more information click here.

Annapolis Rock and Black Rock on the Appalachian Trail Forty of the Appalachian Trail’s 2,168 miles run through Maryland. Annapolis Rock is a 2.2-mile hike from the trailhead at the parking lot on Route 40.

The vista presents a view of Greenbrier Lake and Cumberland Valley to the west from an elevation of 1,700 feet.

Black Rock is one mile farther north along the trail with another scenic western view. The hike to both rocks and back to the parking lot is a challenging 6.4 miles.

Difficulty: Hard Fee: Free Distance: 1.5 hours from Annapolis ​301-791-4767​(South Mountain State Park), http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/southmountain.

Cross Island Trail, Kent Island For a relaxed, paved hike, Randi Hogan, outings chair for Anne Arundel County Sierra Club, recommends Kent Island’s Cross Island Trail. The Cross Island Trail terminates at the Terrapin Beach Park with a great view of the Bay Bridge and Chesapeake Bay, Hogan says. The 6.5-mile trail, which runs parallel to Route 50 and has athletic fields and a playground.

Difficulty: Easy Fee: Free Distance: 15 minutes from Annapolis 191 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville (Terrapin Nature Park) 425 Piney Narrows Rd., Chester (Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center) 410-758-0835, parksnrec.org/hiker-biker-trails/parks-andmaps/ Lighthouse Trail, Elk Neck State Park For an easy loop with a view of the Chesapeake Bay, try the 0.8-mile Lighthouse Trail at Elk Neck State Park. The trail leads to the Turkey Point Lighthouse, which sits at the end of a peninsula on a 100-foot cliff overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. For a moderate hike, take the White Banks Trail (3 miles) to the White Clay Cliffs above the bay. The park has additional trails that take hikers through a variety of terrain, including beaches, ponds and forests.

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hether for Mother’s Day, graduation, or a girls’ gettogether, there’s always a good reason for brunch. Here’s a sample menu of small plates to serve together, or bring along to your next brunch!

Blackistone Bloody Mary • Blackistone Bloody Mary • 12 oz. tumbler filled with ice • 2 oz. potato vodka • 4-5. oz vegetable juice • Dash of Worcestershire sauce • Dash of hot sauce • 1/2 tsp. white horseradish • Sprinkles of seafood seasoning and celery seed • Couple grinds of peppercorns • Wedge of lemon, squeezed into the glass ––

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––Mix the above ingredients together and garnish with a celery stalk.

––Stir with a straw.

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Crab Dip from Green Turtle • Crab dip • 3 lb cream cheese • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 tTsp. Greene Turtle Kinda Hot Sauce • 1 ½ Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning • 2 tsp. garlic powder • 2 lb Your favorite crabmeat (we suggest lump and claw), cleaned • 1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese ––Over low heat combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and spices in a large pot.

Stir frequently until the cream cheese has melted and all the ingredients are blended. Fold in the crabmeat until evenly distributed. Pour mixture into a baking pan and spread evenly.

––Bake in a 425-degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.

––Remove from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top. Add a little more Old Bay seasoning for color.

Return to the oven until the cheese has thoroughly melted, approximately 3 minutes.

What’s a brunch without eggs? With mini quiches, you get the egg, your favorite cheeses, veggies and meats all in tantalizing bite or two, without the goopy mess that whole quiches sometimes make.

The best thing about these quiches (adapted from culinaryhill.com) is that you can use whatever you have on hand to make the filling.

Got some extra broccoli in the fridge? Chop it finely and toss it in. How about a few extra slices of bacon? Just use what you have on hand with a few choice cheeses and you’re all set.

Yield: 24 mini quiches EGG MIXTURE:

• 2 eggs • 1/2 cup milk • 1/4 tsp salt 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (or use your favorite homemade pie crust recipe)

SUGGESTED FILLINGS:

Bacon and Swiss 6 ounces grated Swiss cheese 6 slices bacon fried and crumbled 3 tablespoons green onion sliced Ham and Cheddar: 6 ounces grated Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) ham cubed Mushroom and Swiss 6 ounces grated Swiss Cheese 1 ounce mushrooms, chopped finely

––Let the pie crust defrost at room temperature about 15 to 20 minutes.

––Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.

––Unfold pie crusts and cut 24 rounds with a 2 ½-inch floured biscuit cutter. Press 1 round of pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.

––Combine the eggs, milk, and the salt in a large bowl. Whisk well. Set aside.

––Place one tablespoon of cheese into each mini muffin cup. Evenly divide the meats and or veggies among the cups.

––Pour egg mixture on top, leaving about ¼ inch of space for rising.

––Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly and serve warm.

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