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Monroe Manor Subdivision

the Fox Mill Estates is part of Fairfax County, VA , Reston, VA .

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strawberry and rosemary scones
Made by laura padgett
Ingredients: Scones: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup strawberry jam Glaze: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon 2 cups powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons water For the scones: Place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, baking powder, rosemary, salt, and butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Gradually stir in the cream until the mixture forms a dough. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 1/2-inch thick, 10-inch circle. Using a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart-shaped pieces of dough and put on the prepared baking sheet. Gently knead together any leftover pieces of dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thick. Cut the dough into more heart shapes and add to the baking sheet. Using an index finger or a small, round measuring spoon, gently make an indentation in the center of each pastry heart. Spoon a heaped 1/2 teaspoon of jam into each indentation. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Transfer the cooked scones onto a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes. For the glaze: In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add the water until the mixture is thin enough to spread. Using a spoon, drizzle the glaze over the scones. Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes. Serve or store in an airtight plastic container for 2 days. Servings: 8-10 recipe from foodnetwork


roast lamb with rosemary and juniper
Made by laura padgett
Ingredients: 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary 6 juniper berries Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 pounds butterflied leg of lamb, in one piece 1 cup dry red wine Preheat the oven to 450°. In a mortar, pound the garlic with the rosemary and juniper berries to a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper. Spread half the paste all over the inside of the lamb. Roll the lamb into a compact roast and tie it at 1 1/2-inch intervals with butcher's twine. Using a sharp paring knife, make 16 shallow slits all over the outside of the roast. With the tip of the knife, fill each slit with the remaining garlic-juniper paste. Set the lamb in a medium roasting pan and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast the meat for 30 minutes. Add the wine and, using a wooden spatula, scrape up any browned bits in the pan. Roast the lamb for about 10 minutes longer for medium-rare meat. Transfer the lamb to a carving board and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, pour the cooking juices into a small saucepan. Skim off any fat from the surface and simmer over moderate heat until slightly reduced. Cut the strings and carve the lamb into thick slices. Serve with the pan juices. Servings: 6 Pairing Suggestion: The richness of the lamb and the aromatic juniper flavor call for a bold Super-Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. (photo: lamb roast about to go in the oven) recipe from food & wine.


indian-spiced shrimp
Made by laura padgett
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeño, including seeds 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional) 1 lb tomatoes (3 medium), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped if desired Cook onion in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add jalapeño, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until jalapeño is softened and garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander, salt, and turmeric (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in half of cilantro. Serve sprinkled with remaining cilantro. Servings: 4 main course servings recipe from epicurious


Margaret's Garden
Made by ellenm1
Margaret Thomas was a resident of Herndon, VA, who was famous for her beautiful irises and peonies. My mother had been a friend of hers and active in the group trying to save the garden. She died on Wednesday. We dropped by on Thursday and I took some pictures.


Peony 3 - a study
Made by liadona
In this one I cropped the original picture to show more of the peony than the work behind it and capture that essence. Instead of just that, I also picked up a volunteer. There are several throughout the photos of the peonies as ants love them. Look for them!


Vanity of vanities.
Made by Micha84.
Vanity of vanities. All is vanity. Ecclesiastes 1:3 Strobist: diy light box with worklamp camera left. Thanks Shadowhouse Creations for the textures.


Air France Airbus A380 over Reston VA
Made by pscf11
Arrival of Air France Airbus A380 on its inaugural flight beginning service between Paris and Washington Dulles . I took this photo in Reston Virginia as the jet was downwind for IAD runway 1R.


Chokers
Made by Micha84.
Back to the DIY pvc pipe studio - blue microfiber queen bed sheet infront of a canvas drop cloth, SB-800 mounted on D3, plus two hot lamps. But we forgot to put the flag back up ...


Lebanese hospitality
Made by Micha84.
Hospitable: given to generous and cordial reception of guests As defined by merriam-webster


Kev and Natasha
Made by Micha84.
After their graduation from the University of Virginia, 2011. Strobist: SB-700 camera right, hot lamp camera left, on camera flash. PVC pipe/canvas drop cloth background.


Portrait season
Made by Micha84.
Well, I'm trying to learn portraits - and Natasha is a great subject. Strobist: DIY Lightbox camera left, sb700 diffused with cotton drop cloth camera right


Natasha
Made by Micha84.
Congrats on graduation - UVA class of 2011!! Strobist: SB-700 camera right, hot lamp camera left, on camera flash. PVC pipe/canvas drop cloth background.


Tree Trimming Reston Virginia
Made by pscf11
Pittman's Tree and Landscape Service working in Reston VA. Cleaning up last winter's snow damage to the trees along the road.


Natasha and Bossypants
Made by Micha84.
Another portrait of Natasha. Strobist: diy softbox camera left with work lamp, sb700 camera right diffused with drop cloth


CRW_2664: Doug, Sean and a Cicada
Made by ac4lt
Can you tell these two are father and son? Same Face, beard, hair (except for color), pose, body language...


Mushroom After The Rain
Made by e.villaflor
iPhone 4 camera, not too shabby (: Saw this mushroom walking home and thought it would be a pretty picture.


Sharp turn on the Street
Made by pscf11
The Wirtgen W2000 Cold milling machine navigating the manhole covers. Crew from Virginia Paving at work.


Lunch at Five Guys
Made by pscf11
Lunch at Five Guys once a month... whether I need it or not. At the counter Herndon Virginia.


Bonjour mon lieutenant
Made by Micha84.
Every morning my Jiddo tells me bonjour mon lieutenant and salutes me, and I salute him back.


Milling the Street
Made by pscf11
The Wirtgen W2000 Cold milling machine in action. Crew from Virginia Paving at work.