Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Carnations at Longwood Gardens

Roy Kelley — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:32:37 +0000

At any time of the year, visitors will find thousands of beautiful flowers in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. These Carnations were photographed by Roy Kelley on our 12/5/11 visit.

Hibiscus at Longwood Gardens

Roy Kelley — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:40:18 +0000

This Hibiscus is one of Dolores' favorite photographs from one of our visits to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. With over 1,000 acres of gardens and a very large Conservatory, we recommend visits to Longwood Gardens at any time of the year.

Kentlands in the Snow

Roy Kelley — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:25:28 +0000

Kenlands in the snow

These photographs were taken a year ago on January 27, 2011, in Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Today, in 2012, we have a little snow on the ground and icy rain warnings this weekend. I do not miss having to dig out of the deep snow but all of us have to admit that taking photographs after a snowstorm can be most enjoyable. Life is good in Maryland.

National Zoo in Washington, DC

Roy Kelley — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:50:17 +0000

When you visit Washington, DC, a day a the National Zoo is always a great idea. Everyone wants to see …Continue reading →

Onion Pie Recipe From Colonial Williamsburg

Roy Kelley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:06:40 +0000

Onion Pie Recipe From Colonial Williamsburg

TO MAKE AN ONION PIE

From The 18^th Century Recipe Converted For the 21^st Century Cook

The apples and onions sweeten the potatoes and eggs, and the butter and seasoning tie everything together. A ten-inch springform pie pan works best for this pie with a top crust.

4 -5 small Yukon gold potatoes 2 large Granny Smith Apples 2 medium yellow onions 8 large eggs 3 tsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly cracked pepper ½ to 1 grated nutmeg ½ to 1 tsp. mace 4 oz. butter Frozen puff pastry or homemade pie crust.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Boil and slice the eggs.
Pare and slice the potatoes, apples and onions. Slice everything ¼ inch thick. Place the apples and potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent oxidation.
Roll out the bottom crust and set it into the pie pan.
Mix the salt, pepper, nutmeg and mace together in a single bowl.
Drain and dry the apples and potatoes with paper towels.
Begin the layers from the bottom up with potatoes, then eggs, then apples and then onions. Sprinkle each layer with a little of the seasoning and little bits of butter.
Put a top crust on the pie and crimp the edges. Cut 4 or 5 slashes on the top crust to allow steam to vent out. (You can decorate the top with leaves make from crust or other forms).
Bake for 40—55 minutes or until the crust is a nice golden brown.

From Colonial Williamsburg – “History is served.“ If you visit the kitchen at the Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, this is one of the recipes that you may see demonstrated. Dolores tested the recipe and the pie looks good and is delicious.

Peregrine Falcon at Boonsboro Days

Roy Kelley — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:13:17 +0000

Every September, Boonsboro Days is a major community event in Boonsboro, Maryland on the weekend after Labor Day. Dolores and I toured the exhibits and were please to find the special display of Birds of Prey and a view of Raptors Up Close. This is a Peregrine Falcon. If you enjoy exploring the Maryland countryside and the historic small towns, Boonsboro should be on your September travel schedule. Boonsboro is in Washington County.

Confederate Monument at the Hollywood Cemetery

Roy Kelley — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:44:33 +0000

Dolores and I always enjoy our visits to Richmond, Virginia. We frequently tour the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts as well as many historic locations. In July, we ventured to the Hollywood Cemetery which is the burial site of many that lost their lives during the Civil War. This photograph shows the Confederate Monument. If you are in the area, we recommend a visit to the Hollywood Cemetery. One of the added advantages of the location is that it has beautiful views of the James River.

Chrysanthemums Are Blooming In Kentlands

Roy Kelley — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:34:44 +0000

October is a wonderful time to enjoy the colors of Chrysanthemums blooming in Kentlands.

October Flowers

Roy Kelley — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:15:21 +0000

When we think of fall colors, our minds turn to the changing colors of the leaves. During October in Maryland, there are also many beautiful flower to enjoy. Keep your camera in hand to capture those special moments.

The Colors of the Season

Roy Kelley — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:31:53 +0000

Kentlands is a wonderful neighborhood for those that enjoy walking. When you have your camera in hand, it is fun to watch for the changing colors of the season.