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According to Wyndly.com– a website specializing in allergy treatments– Maryland has been ranked as the “worst state for pollen allergies.” Following closely behind are Delaware, Kansas, Virginia, and Connecticut. Despite its generally mild weather and the experience of all four seasons, Maryland residents face significant challenges from seasonal pollen, indoor allergens, and the region’s diverse flora.
Per Wyndly, though the winters provide a temporary reprieve from outdoor pollen, the rest of the year witnesses thriving trees, grasses, and weeds that release allergens across multiple seasons.
• Spring: Allergy sufferers face an onslaught of pollen from oak, hickory, ash, and maple trees.
• Summer: Grass pollen is the primary concern, with Bermuda grass being the biggest offender.
• Fall: Ragweed dominates the season, along with additional allergens from wormwood, sagebrush, orache, and amaranth.
• Winter: While cold temperatures considerably reduce pollen production, indoor allergens such as mold, dust mites, and pet dander remain a concern.
Different areas within Maryland have their own sets of allergenic plants. For example:
Hagerstown/Cumberland: Residents can expect tree allergens from oak, hickory, walnut, ash, and mulberry. Grass allergies often arise from bent, sweet vernal, and timothy grass, while ragweed and amaranth are common weed triggers.
Baltimore/Rockville: The main allergens include tree pollens from oak, hickory, and ash, and grass allergens originating from Bermuda grass. Weed pollen from orache, wormwood, amaranth, and sagebrush also contributes.
Annapolis/Waldorf: In these regions, oak, maple, cedar, and willow trees are typical pollen producers. Bermuda, bent, fescue, and rye grasses, along with ragweed and Russian thistle in the weed category, are primary sources.
Ocean City/Salisbury: Here, oak, maple, walnut, willow, and cedar trees are responsible for tree pollen. Bermuda, timothy, and orchard grasses are the usual grass allergens, and ragweed, amaranth, and sagebrush account for weed-related issues.
Wyndly shares that residents across Maryland may experience various allergy symptoms, including:
• Runny nose
• Coughing and congestion
• Sneezing
• Headaches
• Scratchy or watery eyes
• Itchy throat
• Hives
• Asthma symptoms
Tea Time has arrived in Olney with the inaugural event taking place at Lone Oak Brewery’s “Whispering Spirit Speakeasy” located at the Fallen Oak Distillery (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd.).
Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis stopped by to support and shared a video of the experience that can be seen below. The cost was $42 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and it came with the following:
“A selection of fine teas from Shafa Blends, spirited infusions, and decadent treats await. Enjoy savories, scones, and sweets, including:
*Crostini topped with Mascarpone Cheese &
Cranberry Preserves
*Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches on a Croissant
*Chicken Salad Sandwiches on Mini Brioche Buns
*Creamy Hummus and Veggies
*Mini Quiche Bites
*Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Scones
*Decadent Fudge Brownies
*Delicate Macaroons
*Miniature Pastries
*Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti”
Tsironis shared, “It was a fun experience, especially in the setting. Many got cocktails afterwards, but we had to make it back home to the kids so it ended at tea for us, but the small bits were also really good. I was told that they’ll likely be doing this again soon, so keep an eye out if it seems like something you’d enjoy.” Lone Oak/Fallen Oak has shared with us that the hope is for many Tea Time events in the future.
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Westfield Montgomery has announced that Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, a New York-based, Michelin-recommended restaurant, will bring its Shanghainese dim sum and Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine to the mall’s dining terrace.
The menu features a variety of soup dumplings, including traditional pork, chicken, and crab & pork, as well as options with truffle, scallop, ham, and abalone. Samplers like the Lucky Six and Three Treasures offer a mix of flavors. Additional offerings include cold dishes such as Chicken in Wine Sauce, noodle dishes like Braised Beef Noodle Soup, rice and rice cake options, soups, and desserts such as Ube Red Bean Bao.
According to its website, “Soup dumplings, or xiao long bao (which literally means “little steamer-basket buns” in Mandarin Chinese), originated hundreds of years ago in Nan Xiang, a canal town near Shanghai. Today, soup dumplings are a global icon of Southern Chinese comfort food. For New Yorkers, the introduction to the best soup dumplings in the state began in 2006 with a family recipe and a small shop in Flushing. Nearly twenty years later, Nan Xiang is synonymous with authentic Southern Chinese cuisine. Recognized as having “the best soup dumplings in town” and with a perennial feature in the Michelin Guide, we pride ourselves on being a haven for those who value the warmth of home-cooked meals, family dinners, and community.”
The restaurant is expected to open this Summer. Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings will also be opening a location soon at National Harbor.
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