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If the low prices and the low interest rates have you wishing you could buy a new home but cannot because of your debt load, there is still time to reorganize your finances to make your wish come true.  Take a realistic look at where you spend your money.  Read the rest of story...

This may be one of the best  home buying opportunities due to historic low interest rates, foreclosure and short sales, and the large inventory to choose from. Don't miss out on a once in a life time chance to get a really good deal.  Call us, use our local knowledge and experience to help guide you. Visit www.cbbaker.com for up the minute MLS listings of homes in our tri-county area. And, we can send you a detailed list of all the short sales and foreclosures on the market. Just send a quick email to kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com. We will send the list right to your email box.

Get out this weekend and enjoy all the activities. And, remember, TGIF.....

Masonboro Sound - Sweet & Savory

Jeremy Norris - Grand Union Pub

Saturday, June 5

Piano Show - Rum Runners

Blues Jam - Rusty Nail

Perry Smith - Goat & Compass

Sunday, June 6

Jam Sandwich - Blue Water Grill

Classic She Crab Soup

    * 3 tablespoons margarine
    * 1 green onion, minced
    * 1 stalk celery, chopped
    * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    * 2 cups fish stock
    * 2 cups milk
    * 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    * 1 1/2 pounds crabmeat, flaked
    * 1/4 cup sherry
    * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    * 2 cups hard-cooked eggs (optional)
    * 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    * 6 slices lemon (optional)

Place eggs in a 2 quart saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10-12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and cool.

Press the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the green onions and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.

Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, milk and cream. Bring to a simmer.

Add cooked egg yolks, crabmeat, sherry, salt and pepper and heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with a pinch of paprika and a lemon slice.