Trout Brook Landscaping - March 2020

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What’s happening in West Hartford this month? Plenty! Here are just a few of the fun local events going on in our community. ‘STATE OF THE TOWN’ WITH MAYOR SHERI CANTOR When: Available now! Where: We-Ha.com/blog-podcast Admission: Free Shari Cantor was interviewed at the end of February by “Experience We-Ha,” a weekly podcast featuring influencers and local businesspeople from our town. Tune in to hear what our mayor has to say about West Hartford, past, present, and future. FESTIVAL OF WOMEN’S VOICES When: Saturday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. Where: Conard High School, 110 Beechwood Rd. Admission: $10 Join the West Hartford Women’s Chorale for an engaging concert of different women’s choirs across different generations singing some of their favorite arrangements. Performers include Hall High School, Connecticut Women’s Chorus, West Hartford Women’s Chorale, Simsbury High School, Elm City Girls’ Choir, and Glastonbury High School. JOHNNY’S JOG FOR CHARITY 5K When: Sunday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Blue Black Square, 65 Memorial Rd. Admission: $35 to register (13-year-olds and under are free!) Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style, get a good workout, and benefit charity while you’re at it. Johnny’s Jog for Charity is a 5K run and walk that offers fun and fitness for all ages. Push strollers are welcome! Bagpipe players will serenade you as you start the race and celebrate you in all your glory as you finish. Afterward, enjoy prizes, crafts, and music. Learn more at JohnnysJog.com.

Easy Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup margarine • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, divided • 1 egg • 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 4 cups all-purpose flour • 4 tbsp white sugar • 1 tsp baking soda • 1 tbsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 F, and lightly grease a large baking sheet. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and margarine. 3. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and egg, and mix until dough comes together. 4. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface. Form dough into a round before placing it on baking sheet. 5. In a small bowl, combine melted butter and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. 6. Brush the raw loaf with this mixture and cut an “X” into the top. 7. Bake loaf for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean after being inserted into center of loaf. You may need to continue brushing the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

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