Maryland's Preakness Stakes

The track conditions are listed as "fast" and the count-down is on for the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes.

In honor of Maryland's most famous horse race, here is the delicious recipe for a Black Eyed Susan, the official drink of the Preakness. Cheers!

Black Eyed Susan
The Official Drink of The Preakness from The Maryland Jockey Club
Serves 2

1 ounce Vodka

1 ounce Mt. Gay Rum

½ ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec

6 ounces Orange Juice

3 Ounces Pineapple Juice

Mix ingredients together and serve over crushed ice in a tall glass.
Garnish with a wedge of pineapple, and orange slice, or a cherry.

Post-Wedding Brunch

We all love a good party. And when we get married, we don't want the party to end. We have a reception and an after-reception party and it's not far-fetched to enjoy a brunch with your family the morning after the wedding (hello, mimosas!).

Not sure to go? Don't fret, we're here to offer the top ten brunch places, according to the Baltimore Sun.

1. Abacrombie - their menu may be short but it's definitely sweet. They offer crepes, grilled ribeye with scrambled eggs and hollandaise. $8 - $24 and their brunch is served till 7pm.


2. b Bistro - three kinds of omelets, two kinds of eggs Benedict, and three kinds of pancakes. Hooray for choices! $7 - $19.


3. B&O American Brasserie - wide variety served a la carte, both breakfast and lunch dishes. It's described as being a stylish space with nice folks. $7 - $19.


4. Brightons - "The most beautiful spot for brunch in Baltimore." Breakfast dishes, salads, sandwiches and entrees. $10 - $22.


5. Carrol's Creek - Buffet style, all-you-can-eat with a view of the water in Annapolis. Adults: $21.95, children: $10.95.


6. Gertrude's - Located in the BMA, they serve a Maryland-oriented menu on Saturdays and Sundays. $8 - $27.


7. Mari Luna Latin Grille - Another fixed-price brunch buffet though, the addition of Latin entrees sets it apart. Adults: $22.95, children: $11.95.


8. Miss Shirley's - Breakfast and lunch, all day, every day but it's delicious enough to be just that. $7.95 - $21.95


9. Regi's American Bistro - Brunch served on Saturday and Sunday. They offer all the classics with California and southwestern accents. $9 - $15.


10. Woodberry Kitchen - Baltimore's favorite farm-to-table restaurant serves everything from Hangtown fry to cherry crepes. $7 - $24.

Hungry yet? Yeah, we are too!

Perfect Place

Though times have changed and things may seem a little less formal these days, there are still some things that are tried and true. Whether a wedding or a dinner party, it's a good idea to have a grasp on the proper way to present the perfect place setting for your guests.

It's a lot to commit to memory so reference the diagram below.

It's not as daunting or difficult as it looks but it's always easier when things are labeled for you.

Getting Active with Kate Spade

We were already absolutely in love with Kate Spade; but, she just shoved our love for her into a new realm. We're head over heels and there's no looking back. Our darling Kate just wowed us with her "Wedding Belles" collection and she didn't give us much time to recover before announcing her latest endeavor.

Yes, Kate Spade has teamed up with Adeline Adeline to create this seriously adorable bicycle. What better way to kick off your spring? These limited edition bikes and bags will be available starting April 7 exclusively at Adeline Adeline and Kate Spade New York stores.

Big League Love

Being a female who's a fan of professional sports sure ain't easy. Men are always doubting your knowledge and questioning your passion - obviously you can't appreciate a sport without having an attraction the guys playing it. And on top of that, we're expected to defend our love of the game while wearing men's t-shirts and jerseys which are ill-fitting and completely lacking any fashion sense whatsoever.

Lucky for us, Victoria's Secret is playing their part in helping us out (as far as clothing goes, at least). The Pink collection is now offering hoodies, yoga pants, t-shirts and even undies designed for girly-girls who want to show their love for their team in a stylish way.

Now there's no reason for us to not see you all out at the Yard, representing our beloved Baltimore Orioles.

Happy Easter!

Wishing you and your family a relaxing and happy day. Here is a photo of the cute flower arrangement our associate Lisa made for the holiday.

Henderson's Wharf

One of our beloved hotels right here in Baltimore has been named one of the top 25 hotels in the world. Yes, the world.

Henderson's Wharf, an inn and conference center in Fells Point, ranked number 20 in the world and number 2 in the United States, according to TripAdvisor's Travel Choice Awards in 2011. No other hotel in the Mid-Atlantic region was named to either of those lists.

The average stay will set you back $200 a night (that price includes parking, breakfast and internet) but who can pass up the opportunity to stay at a world renowned hotel? Especially seeing as how it's practically nestled in our backyard.