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Fudge is a type of confectionery which is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk, heating it to a temperature of 240 °F, the soft-ball stage, and then beating the mixture while it cools so that it acquires a smooth, creamy consistency. Fruits, nuts, caramel, candies, and other flavors are sometimes added either inside or on top. Where did Fudge begin you ask? An American-style fudge was found in a letter written by Emelyn Battersby Hartridge, a student at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She wrote that her schoolmate’s cousin made fudge in Baltimore, MD in 1889 and sold it for 40 cents a pound. Hartridge obtained the fudge recipe and, in 1890, made 30 lbs. of fudge for the Vassar College Senior Auction. This Vassar fudge recipe became quite popular at the school for years to come ... read more

Remember back in the 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s when cars had vent windows? For those that don’t remember such a thing, vent windows are triangular windows in the front of the driver and passenger windows. They could be unlocked and then angled outward, so they would catch the wind and blow it directly onto your face. People really liked their vent windows, but manufacturers phased them out of newer vehicles since those days. Here’s why: Almost every car now comes with air conditioning. So if it’s so hot that simply lowering a window won’t cut it, you always have the option of rolling up the windows and turning the temperature down And the second reason why you don’t see vent windows anymore? Cars are actually more fuel efficient with all of their windows closed and the air conditioner on – even when you factor in the energy used to power the air conditioner

Giving back to the community is a real focus of ours here at Gill’s Automotive. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for everything we have, and also a time to remember those in need. Yesterday, we delivered a yummy 25-lb cooked turkey to the Loudoun Homeless Services Center to assist them with a Thanksgiving dinner for those less fortunate. Many Loudoun businesses and residents also delivered turkeys, potatoes, vegetables and desserts. It really does take a village… https://www.voachesapeake.org/lhsc

The picture to the right is adorable huh? Cute little doggie with spots… awwww. The picture below isn’t such a good place to have spots though. If you notice any fluid spots on your driveway or in your garage where you park each day and night, it could mean something is up with your vehicle. There are several procedures we can do to ensure that we find the source the first time, from pressure tests to oil dyes. Give us a call and let our Technicians pinpoint the source and keep your car, and driveway, in tip-top condition