Lake Murray Life-May14

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Hello, lake friends! I think summer weather is finally here now. Mother Nature was playing tricks on us earlier, but I’m so thankful for the sunshine and warm weather. Are you having fun this summer with the kids or grandkids? I know I am.

What a blessing to be able to take off a few days to spend some quality time with my grandsons. All the boys received rod and reels for Christmas from Terry and me, and they cer-tainly have enjoyed fishing off the dock and seeing who can catch the biggest fish. Love my boys! School will be out soon, so we have to keep them busy.

There’s lots of good stuff going on around the lake this summer: good food and music at Charlie’s Fisherman’s Wharf and shagging on the deck. If you don’t have a boat, you can rent one from South Shore Marina — just ask for Carl, and don’t miss out on the fun. Count on Lake Murray Life for updated events going on around the lake. If you have a special event going on, just email me and we’ll help get the word out.

Thanks as always to our advertisers for support-ing the magazine; without you, there wouldn’t be a locally owned, direct-mail magazine (much less three of them: we publish Lexington Life and Cayce/West Columbia Life, too!). We’re always looking for new advertising partners, so don’t be bashful: give me a call to discuss how we can help you build your business.

Our next issue will come out in July, and the hot Carolina summer will be in full swing. Time flies when you’re having fun! Until then, have fun and please be careful on the lake. Al-ways remember: be nice, love your neighbors and let your little light shine.

FEATURES8 Lake Murray Power

Squadron11 Taste of Lake Murray12 Cruising on the Lake:

Houseboats16 Mother’s Day Tips

and Ideas20 Lake Murray Drag

Boat Association

DEPARTMENTS3 From the Editor5 Events7 Lake Murray Life

Leaders Stan Shealy19 Spice of Life

Correction: Duane Shealy is the correct spelling of last issue’s Lake Murray Life Leader. Our apologies for the error!

Publisher & editor-in-ChiefTodd Shevchik

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editor & sales Manageranne Reynolds

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aCCount exeCutivesDonna [email protected]

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editorial assistantTiffanie Wise

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graPhiC designJane Carter

Website designerPaul Tomlinson

Contributing WritersKristi antley, Jackie Perrone

Contributing PhotograPhers

Debra allen, Kristi antley, Jackie Perrone, Kevin Morrison, anne

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CONTACT US225-B Columbia Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072803.356.6500

EDITORfrom the

INSIDE the ISSUE

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L-R: Kristi Antley, Anne Reynolds, Lisa Jaeger, Tiffanie Wise, Brandi Rabon

ON THE COVERJohnny Dowey, owner of The Homewrecker


Thu-Sat, May 8-1028th Annual SC Poultry Festival This 3-day event includes a parade, con-tests, car show, street dancing, fireworks and more! Find complete details at SCPoul-tryFestival.com.

May 15, 22, 29 Rhythm and Blooms: Music and Art in the GardenRiverbanks Zoo and Garden, 6-9 p.m.Music and flowers after hours, Thursdays in May — you won’t experience a night like this anywhere else in the Midlands! River-banks.org/Events or 779-8717.

Thursday, May 15Chapin Chamber’s Annual Golf TournamentTimberlake Country ClubIncludes bucket of balls, round of gold, boxed lunch, BBQ dinner ceremony, prizes and awards! Contact Christina Watchey at [email protected] or (803) 345-1100.

Saturday, May 31Spring Garden and Art TourTicket holders will visit some of the area’s lovely private gardens and visit with local artists. For details, contact the Newberry Chamber of Commerce at (803) 276-4274.

Sunday, June 1NewSpring Church Lexington Campus OpensLexington High School, 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.Come experience the launch of NewSpring Church-Lexington at the LHS Performing Arts Center (2463 Augusta Road). Ques-tions? Email [email protected].

Saturday, June 7 6th Annual Peach Tree 23 Yard SaleStarting in Batesburg-Leesville, drive along

SC Hwy 23 for a 44-mile festi-val of fun discoveries and su-per savings! Peachtree23.com or (803) 275-0010.

Friday, June 13A Taste of NewberryDowntown Newberry’s Memorial Park, 5-7:30 p.m.Hosted by the Newberry Opera House, this event features Newberry’s fin-est cuisines from local restaurants. Enjoy bites from all around town, live music, and the Newberry Opera House Guild Beer Garden. (803) 276-6264.

June 20-22Kiss Me KateNewberry Opera HouseSummer’s musical is Kiss Me Kate, a Cole Porter musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Tickets are $26, $15 with a student or mili-tary ID, and $20 for groups. (803) 276-6264.

Saturday, June 28 Lake Murray Fireworks CelebrationSpence Island and Dreher Island, about 9:15 p.m.Viewable from both locations, the show is choreographed to a patriotic concert that will air simultaneously on the Cumulus Media stations. The best place to view the fire-works is Dreher Island State Park—bring a chair or blanket! LakeMur-rayCountry.com.

EVENTS


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CAR talk

Our world is changing and progressing at an increasingly rapid clip. In the world of collision repair, technology that used to feel space age is now commonplace. The computerization and proliferation of technology like GPS, collision-avoidance, adaptive headlights and cruise control, smart air bags, and so much more has changed how vehicles should be repaired. It is imperative that we keep up with the changing technology so that we are educated and equipped to prop-erly repair vehicles. The technology and materials being used in the manufacture of vehicles is changing with persistent efforts to make vehicles safer and more fuel-efficient. The use of stronger and more exotic metals has an important effect on how a vehicle should be re-paired. For instance, there are different welding techniques required to work on vehicles made of aluminum, steel, high-strength steel, and even ultra high-strength steel. Components made of certain metals can be cut and replaced in sections. Other components cannot be sec-tioned and must be replaced in their entirety.

Therefore, having third-party accountability is an important part of making sure that our body technicians are practicing the most correct and up-to-date repair techniques to ensure safety and longevity. We re-cently hired a third-party company to independently verify that we are properly repairing vehicles. This company ensures that we have the necessary equipment to perform manufacturer-recommended repairs and also to ensure that we are safely repairing vehicles by adhering to manufacturer repair specifications. It is of the upmost importance that we repair vehicles in accordance with the guidelines that each manu-facturer publishes when they build a vehicle.

Additionally, we have an outside company independently verify our customer service experience. We view this as a needed investment to ensure that we are consistently delivering on our mission to treat our customers how we would like to be treated. At Baker Collision Ex-press, it is paramount that you are satisfied with the repair experience. It is even more important to us that we properly and safely repair your vehicle. That means that we invest in continuing education, technical training and certifications, access to manufacturer specifications and the most advanced equipment. Our commitment to our customers is that we will continue to monitor changes in technology and vehicle production so that we can continue to safely repair vehicles, just as we have for over 60 years.

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After 32 years as mayor of Chapin, Stan Shealy calls up some impressive recollections. In 1981, the year he first took office, Chapin’s population was 320. “Town Hall” was about the size of a broom closet, and the municipality did not own a typewriter. Fortunately the new mayor came from a journalism background, so he owned a personal typewriter. The building was valued at something like forty thousand and also housed the volunteer fire department.

“As I recall it, the town budget for the year was twenty-nine thousand,” he says. “The mayor was paid $100 a year. Down-town consisted of the post office, a bank, a grocery store, a service station, and one small restaurant.”

He was born into that civic service tradition; his father, C. E. Shealy, was mayor for eight years. Curtis Shealy (no relation) was mayor earlier in the 20th century. There’s no such thing as a Chapin without a Shealy.

Stan Shealy is a native of Chapin and graduated from its school sys-tem, which he still praises as the best in the state. He met his wife Vicki in Greenwood, where he was bureau chief for the Greenville News. Vicki worked on the Greenwood Index-Journal, and their first date was at a Waffle House, just about the only In place to be in Greenwood at that time. Vicki went on to become a community editor for the Lexington Chronicle until her final illness and death in 2012.

After Greenwood, Shealy became employed by the South Carolina De-partment of Transportation in 1975, where he now serves as public infor-mation officer. His journalism background has been useful in managing Chapin’s community-access channel on Time Warner Cable, as well as the town’s website. He also wrote weekly columns for The Chapin Times. He co-authored Chapin SC: The First 100 Years with Addison Bostain, a former mayor of Chapin, now 100 years old.

Shealy’s 32 years at the helm saw Chapin grow into a community of 1400, which with its surrounding development numbers about 50,000. Three decades worth of awards include the Order of the Silver Crescent from Governor Nikki Haley; Distinguished Public Service Award from the South Carolina Department of the American Legion; Community Impact Award presented by Chapin Baptist Church, and a signal achievement: Admiral in the Chapin Navy, bestowed by the Chapin NJROTC.

Among the accomplishments during Shealy’s terms as mayor is the construction of a new Town Hall, to the tune of $5 million. The hope is that it will serve future growth as well as today’s needs. Someone has suggested “The Capital of Lake Murray” for a town slogan. “That’s about right, considering that big swimming pool in our back yard,” says Shealy.

Another growth area is coming via a Technology Park on Route 48, designed to attract business organizations. “Not manufacturing,” he says. “We’re thinking of the engineering expertise in the nuclear facilities near-by. It should be ready by next year.” The Mungo Corporation is starting construction on a residential development near Chapin High School, also.

Shealy was defeated by 17 votes in the last mayoral election. Now he’s looking around his hometown for different opportunities to serve. He’s been part of everything that goes on in Chapin all his life, and expects to continue serving the community for years to come. n

Stan ShealyLake Murray

By Jackie Perrone

LEADER

A hundred years ago a yachtsman named Roger Upton noticed that his beloved sailing vessels were being upstaged by a new-fangled invention that attached a gasoline-pow-ered engine to a boat. This magical vessel could continue moving across the water, even if the wind died down! Would nautical navigation ever be the same after this?

Upton’s name lives on today as the founder of the United States Power Squadron, which grew out of his Boston Yacht Club affiliation. That was in 1914, and the centen-nial is currently being observed across the country. Here in South Carolina, the Congaree Power Squadron was founded in1963, and later changed its name to the Lake Murray Power Squadron (LMPS). It’s Golden Anniversary time at Flotilla Island on Lake Murray!

Lake Murray

Safety FirstThey call it the ABC: America’s Boat-

ing Course. Learning to boat with confi-dence is fun. The course is offered twice a year and open to all, with no age limits (although it is generally agreed that under 10 years old is too young to grasp the es-sentials). Classroom instruction by certi-fied teachers, a formal study book, and two companion CDs for home study take a boater through the requirements.

LMPS also handles another aspect of boating safety education by offering a Ves-sel Safety Check. This is not involved with the operation of the engine, but checks such features as registration and docu-mentation, number display, required flota-tion devices and distress signals, naviga-tion lights and other necessary elements.

One important aspect of LMPS service is maintaining observation of the Refer-ence Lights across the lake. An animated

map on the clubhouse wall shows the lo-cation of the various navigation lighting pieces. The SCANA Corporation is fund-ing replacement of the old lights with new LED units, which will save money and last longer. LMPS assists with NOAA charting of the lake, which must be kept up to date.

Service AlwaysCommander Strohecker speaks of the

service part of the LMPS mission. “Remember the Dam Swim for Drew

last year? We provided the water safety protection for those swimmers, manning boats along the course as well as the start and finish,” says Strohecker. “Along with Bi-Lo as a co-sponsor, we hosted an event for children from Thornwell Children’s Home in Clinton, giving them a day on the lake aboard the Southern Patriot for swim-ming, picnicking and sightseeing. We’ve supported Harvest Hope Food Bank and other local charities. LMPS is a 501(c)3 organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.”

The Sea Scouts, a water-focused version

Power SquadronMaking a Splash in the Midlands

About LMPSA dedicated cadre of officers and mem-

bers serves the Lake Murray boating com-munity through this all-volunteer club. Everyone involved donates time, energy and funding to keep the Squadron active and useful.

With a roster numbering almost 300, Squadron members take turns holding office and seeing that goals are accom-plished. J. Strohecker serves as Command-er, Elaine Price is Past Commander, and Braxton Sorg is Lt. Commander and Ex-ecutive Officer. They enjoy talking about their personal passion for power boating,

as well as how their hobbies are utilized through LMPS.

Elaine Price was employed for almost 40 years with SCANA Corporation. Now she donates her time and energies to LMPS.

“The mission is three-pronged and straightforward: safety, service and so-cializing,” says Price. “We stick to a schedule offering boating safety classes twice a year, and could do more if need-ed. The only requirement for member-ship in this Squadron is the completion of the boating safety course. We welcome everyone who wants to enjoy the lake in a safe manner.”

by Jackie Perrone



of Boy Scouts, learn good water practices while serving as ushers and guides at events such as the Lake Murray Tour of Homes.

Socializing and Special Recognition

As for the socializing feature, there’s plenty of that all year round. “An un-orchestrated orchestra,” Strohecker calls it. “Organized chaos. We get a lot done, and have a good time doing it.”

Meetings are held monthly, picnics and banquets occur regularly, and cruising and charter boating are a way of life here. Jet skiing occupies a niche as well. Elaine Price remembers an outing of chartered boats on the San Juan Islands near Seattle. The LMPS members have cruised out of Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale in Florida, and along the Inland Waterway both south and north.

Maybe you’ve seen a Wall of Fame at the home of a community leader. The LMPS clubhouse on Flotilla Island is proud to display its honored, and not-so-great, plaques. The Squadron had been or-ganized only a short time when they began giving out the Bent Propeller Award. This award honors boaters who find themselves enjoying unintentional immersion (fall-ing overboard). Somehow about 30 years later, the name was changed to the Rusty Anchor Award, although the bent propel-ler is still prominently displayed on the plaque. Many otherwise skilled and expe-rienced LMPS members have “earned” this distinction.

During their first two years, new mem-bers have the opportunity to earn the Spark Plug Award for exhibiting enthusiasm and leadership. At the other end of the spec-trum, long-time members are awarded the Golden Anchor for years of service.

About the clubhouse: LMPS shares us-age of the building with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the volunteer membership performs maintenance and repairs as

needed. Sweat equity is a familiar and con-stant companion in this club. The some-what small building began life as a mess hall at Fort Jackson, was hauled to Lake Murray and spruced up by volunteers on the point at the end of Johnson’s Marina Road (also known as Flotilla Island). These days, much of what they do attracts a larg-er audience; when more space is needed, Saluda Shoals Park is the preferred venue.

LMPS has a connection with the Atlanta Power Squadron, which operates on Lake Lanier in Georgia. Thirteen Squadrons in South Carolina and Georgia comprise the District of USPS. Last October, LMPS hosted the District Conference at Saluda Shoals Park and Pine Island. If you want to make the most of living on or near Lake Murray in regards to safety, service and so-cializing, visit LMPSonline.org. n

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Taste of Lake Murray

Columbia Double Tree by HiltonMarch 20, 2014

Proceeds benefit Annual 4th of July Celebration

on Lake Murray

Photos courtesy of Capital City

Lake Murray Country (CCLMC)


The HomewreckerOwner Johnny Dowey

The largest houseboat on the lake, The Homewrecker was acquired by Dowey in 2004. “I get asked time and time again why I named it that, Dowey remarks. “If you know anything at all about me, you know that my favorite thing to do is tear some-thing up!” He’s a demolition contractor, as the painting on the side of the houseboat reflects. Even though his houseboat is cur-rently for sale, Dowey has enjoyed many

Lake Murray is home to many different types of watercraft, the largest of these being houseboats. As the name suggests, whether mobile or stationary, a houseboat is literally a floating home. If you’ve enjoyed the lake during the summer months, there’s no question that you’ve noticed one of these mas-sive vessels bulging with lively passengers, plowing through the open water.

This type of recreational boat has been used all over the United States in different capacities ranging from being an inexpensive residence to a con-venient shelter for the livelihood of fishing or logging. Depending on your budget and taste, these boats can be loaded with the basic essentials or extravagant luxuries, and are primarily used for their convenience and social opportunities. Take it from a few local houseboat owners who know.

Cruising on the Lake:

HouseboaTs


by Kristi Antley

wonderful experiences with family and friends on board, sometimes lasting for five days or more. The ship has every comfort of what most of us refer to as home and more, with 2,000 square feet and three floors. Dowey enjoys the convenience of perma-nent docking at the Liberty Tap Room on the Lake.

“It hasn’t been hard to upkeep. Mini-mal maintenance includes monthly evalu-ation of the oil, pumps and generator.” Of course, there’s also the monthly docking fee and utilities to consider when purchasing a vehicle of this magnitude.

a Georgia Fan’s DreamOwners Tim and Mary Jeffcoat

“A tailgaiting party on the lake” is how Tim and Mary describes their beloved house-boat. Purchased 12 years ago, the Jeffcoats updated the outer decor of the boat to re-flect their love for Georgia football, including team decals and a new color scheme. The couple are diehard sports fans at heart, and the ship is adorned with SEC memorabilia and mascots.

“Our boat is used primarily for socialization and celebration,” says Tim. Most Satur-days you will find them loading up the boat for a cruise, picking up anywhere from 10 to 20 friends along the course of the day with their coolers full of refreshments. Ironi-cally, when the boat is loaded to capacity with people, Mary says she and her husband are the only Georgia fans on board; the majority of their friends are Carolina or Clemson fans. Each August brings the much-anticipated “pre-tailgate party” on the boat, when everyone wears their collegiate clothing and gears up for the upcoming football season.


a summer Home on the LakeOwner Carl Sundius

The owner of South Shore Marina de-scribes his 73 foot long, Gamecock color-themed houseboat as “a summer home on the lake.” Carl Sundius has spent many summer days and weekends on the boat, taking advantage of quality time with family and friends. The sheer spontaneity of jump-ing in the boat at any given moment and riding into the horizon prepared for any-thing is reason enough to own a houseboat. Dr. Stacey Smithson, who has had opportu-nity to use the boat many times, remarks: “The houseboat is a quick escape from the busyness of life. Just being on the water gives me peace, and is good for the soul. It puts us back into rhythm with nature, and reminds us just how good we have it.”



Mother’s Day falls on May 11 this year — it’s just around the

corner! What does this mean for you and your

family? While none of us can say that our

childhood was perfect, we all have memories: the first bicycle tumble

when mom kissed away the tears, the time

she spent weeks teaching you how to blow a chewing

gum bubble or how to whistle, cheering you on at your first

baseball or basketball game, comforting you when you received an

unkind comment from a friend. Later down

the road there may be bittersweet “coming of age” memories, includ-ing mom being there to help choose prom wear or wedding attire, and

perhaps tears of joy during the birth of her

first grandchild.

Mother’s Day Gifts:by Theresa Crocker


In today’s society there are many varia-tions of the traditional maternal parent: adoptive mother, single mother, extend-ed family mother, godparent, grandpar-ent and more. Perhaps you did not have your biological mother for many years due to unfortunate circumstances, and a female friend, neighbor or aunt stepped in to bless your life with positive encour-agement and support. Regardless of the situation or the label we adorn her with, we all have someone to thank as the nur-turing “mother figure” in our lives. While you may have not always agreed with your mother’s methods or decisions, she has been influential to the person that you are today.

How will you honor this special per-son in your life? Whatever her interest or your budget, whether she’s your mother or the mother of your children, here are a few suggestions.

My mom/wife is getting ready for the summer months on the lake, but she’s rath-er fair skinned. What type of tanning pro-gram do you recommend for beginners? “Tanning indoors is a great way to build a base tan in a controlled environment. Let us evaluate your mother’s skin type and collect a tanning history to create a regi-men that includes equipment options, an exposure schedule, product recommen-

dation and the option of sunless UV-free spray tanning. Our Norvell Sunless Auto Revolution spray booth gives you instant, just off the beach color every time! Call today to purchase a gift certificate and/or

membership for mom.” — Jenny Back-man, Carolina Tan Factory

I want to take my mother out for a unique dining experience, any sugges-tions? “Give mom a weekend to remem-ber at Charlie’s Fisherman’s Wharf! Let her choose from steaks, seafood, and live entertainment on the deck. Come see why Charlie’s was voted best Chicken Wings in Lake Murray Life!” — Charlie Adams

Mother has been thinking about relo-cating. How can I help her begin the pro-cess? “Let the RE/MAX mommas find her dream home! Every woman loves to make her house a home, and we’re offering a free spring cleaning when you list or sell with us! Call for your hassle-free market evaluation today. — Laura Reid, RE/MAX Purpose Driven Realtors n

Mother’s Day Gifts:Tips & ideas

These addiTional Tips may spark a creaTive gifT idea of your own! • Ismomananimalloverorreadyforanewpet?Browselocalpetstoresor

animal shelters for healthy candidates (fish and turtles are low maintenance!), or make a donation to an animal rescue program in her name.

• Familyportraittime!Thisdoesn’thavetobeaformalorrecentphoto.Lookback through your old photos and find one that stands out. enlarge and frame it, or create a personalized stamp or sticker set online.

• Buymomanewoutdoorumbrella,lawnchairorwindchime.• Doesmomhaveafavoritefood,fragrance,lotion,orshampoo? Find out what she has been denying herself and purchase it for her.• Doesmomenjoyreading?Purchaseamagazinesubscription,bookofthe

month subscription, bookstore gift card or digital reader. • Givemombreakfastinbed!Thiswillbealow-cost

pleasure that she’s sure to enjoy.• Purchaseaccessorieslikejewelry,ascarf,

sunglasses or a new purse. • Givemomagiftcertificateforamanicure,

pedicure or new hair style.

Thank god for

Mother’s Love

There is no love, like a mother’s love,

no stronger bond on earth...

like the precious bond that comes from God,

to a mother, when she gives birth.

A mother’s love is forever strong,

never changing for all time...

and when her children need her most,

a mother’s love will shine.

God bless these special mothers,

God bless them every one...

for all the tears and heartache,

and for the special work they’ve done.

When her days on earth are over,

a mother’s love lives on...

through many generations,

with God’s blessings on each one.

Be thankful for our mothers,

for they love with a higher love...

from the power God has given,

and the strength from up above.

-Anonymous



Land of Nod Cinnamon Buns20 unbaked frozen dinner rolls1 cup brown sugar1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix2 tsp. ground cinnamon3/4 cup raisins1/3 cup butter, melted

Lightly grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. Place frozen rolls into pan and sprinkle with brown sugar, pudding mix, ground cinnamon and raisins. Pour melted butter over rolls. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and leave overnight at room temperature. In the morning, preheat oven to 350. Bake 25 minutes, until golden brown. Turn rolls out onto a serving plate and serve warm.

Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp. paprika1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 Tbsp. dry sherry (or lemon juice)Salt and freshly ground black pepper2 Tbsp. flat leaf parsley, chopped

Heat olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and paprika in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and the garlic has turned golden brown, increase heat to high and add shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with sherry (or lemon juice) and sea-son to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Blue Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms3 strips bacon6 large mushrooms1 Tbsp. butter1/2 onion, diced1 clove garlic, sliced3 oz. cream cheese3 oz. blue cheese1/3 cup bread crumbs

Cook bacon strips in a large skillet over me-diuCook bacon strips in a large skillet over me-dium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels. While the bacon is cooking, remove stems from mushrooms. Set caps aside, and chop stems.

Melt butter in skillet with bacon grease. Stir in mushroom stems, onion and garlic, stirring frequently until the onions caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a small bak-ing dish with cooking spray. Once the onion mixture has reached a deep, rich brown color, place into a blender along with bacon, cream cheese, blue cheese, and bread crumbs. Blend on low until ingredients are roughly chopped and evenly combined. Stuff cheese mixture into mushroom caps and place into prepared baking dish. Bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

ForMom

SPICE of Life


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