January 31st, 2012
No reason to stay indoors this winter. You can kick back and relax or do a little bit of this or a little bit of that. The beaches don’t seem to want to take a rest so if you are coming to the Delaware Beaches this week, this is what’s in store for you.
Lewes
Wednesday, 2/1 – 2/28 – Exhibit – Art Treasures from the Delaware Historical Society. The Lewes Historical Society and Peninsula Gallery, at 520 E. Savannah Rd. will be hosting this exhibit. Saturday, 2/4 – Preview Party from 5 – 8 p.m. For more info., please visit www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, 2/4 – Fundraising Event to Benefit Mike Jennings at Lazy Susan’s “Hot Fat Crabs”, right on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). On January 9th, Mike Jennings was hit head on by an oncoming truck leaving him with serious medical injuries. The proceeds from this event will go directly to Mike to help cover major medical costs and future rehab needs. So, please join everyone for “Cheers to Jennings” at 5 p.m. for an all you can eat shrimp and beer event. $25 a ticket at the door. There will be a live auction, as well.
Saturday, 2/4 – Dr. Nancy Targett, Dean, College of Earth, Ocean & Environment will be presenting “UD’s Wind Turbine and Other Environmental Innovations” at the Zwaanendael Museum on Savannah Rd. & Third St. at 7 p.m.
Sunday, 2/5 – Fenwick Island Lighthouse will be presented by Jan Thompson. This is part of the Lighthouse Lecture Series at the Zwaanendael Museum, at 2 p.m. More info? Please visit www.history.delaware.gov.
Rehoboth Beach
Wednesday, 2/1 – The Wednesday Business Mixer Returns to the Frogg Pond from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. They say that for the Business Mixer to be successful, they are seeking the participation of local businesses and entrepeneurs.
The Wednesday Business Mixer will give you the opportunity to meet with other local business people and develop your business network, enjoy a free buffet of light hors d’oeuvres, business-sponsored door prizes, entertainment by Viki Dee and enter to win an I-Pad.
On February 1st the business sponsor will be Seacoast Salon, February 8th, Clear Space Productions will be the sponsor, on the 29th of February, Amerispec Inspections will the one, February 15th and February 22nd are still open as of this writing. March 7th will be Geri DiBiase Photography and the 14th of March the SPCA will be the sponsor. March 21st and 28th are still open.
If you are interested in sponsoring a Business Mixer, please contact Pete Borsai at 302-227-2364, or e-mail him at pete@thefroggpond.com.
The Frogg Pond is located at 3 South First St. in downtown Rehoboth Beach. The website? www.thefroggpond.com.
Wednesday, 2/1 – Around the World Series features critically acclaimed, award-winning international independent films. The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, the Lewes Public Library and Movies at Midway are the proud sponsors. On Wednesday at Movies at Midway at 7 p.m. The Queen of Hearts will be the featured film. Location? Upstairs Screening Room at Movies at Midway. No charge.
This charming romantic comedy paints a light-hearted portrait of a young woman experiencing the ups and down of love in contemporary Paris. Thirty-something Adele is devastated after a painful breakup. With no close friends or family, her distant cousin, Rachel, takes her in. Rachel decides that Adele’s life needs a make-over. She gets her a new job and suggests that she begin dating as many different men as possible to get over her heartbreak…..French with English subtitles. To see the trailer go to http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_around_the_world.html.
Friday 2/3 – 2/19 – Blithe Spirit at Clear Space Theatre Company – Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. A special matinee on Thursday, February 9th at 11 a.m. Tickest are priced $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students/children, are available at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270 or in person at the box office, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue.
It is the first production that required the construction of a completely functional interior, or unit, set. Blithe Spirit will usher in a good bit of theatrical spectacle along with other technical elements.
 
Saturday, 2/4 and Sunday, 2/5 is The 2012 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge in Rehoboth Beach – Week-End Festivities
On Saturday, 2/4 – There will be a 5K Run to the Plunge, Polar Bear Cake-Off, Ice Sculpting Demonstration, Restaurant Chili Contest, activities for children.
On Sunday, 2/5 – Brrrr….The Plunge at 1 p.m. on Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk. Please visit www.plungede.org because there are entry deadlines that need to be met.
South of Dewey Beach/North of Bethany Beach
Wednesday, 2/1 – The Indian River Life-Saving Station, located at the Delaware Seashore State Park will be hosting Little Keepers: Heroes of the Beach at 10 a.m. Learn about the surfmen of the United States Life-Saving Service, who lived and worked in the Indian River Life-Saving Station. The location is south of Dewey Beach and north of Bethany Beach. This program is targetted for 3 to 5 years of age. $3 per child. For info. you can call 302-227-6991. I wrote a post on The Indian River Life-Saving Station on 8/29/10. If you would like to see it just click on the month of August, 2010 and scroll to the 29th.
 
Friday, 2/3 – The Venue? Mangoes located at Garfield parkway and The Boardwalk in Bethany Beach. 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Hosted by Alpha Alpha Sorority. It is their annual Fundraiser Dance, featuring live music by The Funsters. Light refreshments and dessert, Chinese auction and 50/50 cash drawing. Tickets? $20 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. You can purchase your tickets at Miller’s Creek on Rt. 26 in Millville, about 3 miles west of Bethany Beach or at Seaquels located at 4 Town Rd. in Ocean View, just a couple of miles west of Bethany Beach.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the local community. In the past Alpha Alpha Sorority has donated to needy families, Families in Crisis, Justin’s Beach House, Indian River School District, among others. Should be a fun event so be ready to party; it is a lively band.
As you can see the Beaches are busy….this is just a sample of the many things to do. As usual, favorite restaurants are open; some of them offering live entertainment….Enjoy your time at the beach, plenty of shopping; lots and lots of sales….
 Monday's Sunset
January 26th, 2012
 These pooches are at Seaquels in Ocean View, Delaware
When I, actually thought that the Beaches were slowing down, taking that well deserved rest, then, all these events start popping up. You really can do as little or as much at this time of the year.
There are a few events that will take place at venues which are a few miles inland, but believe, it is not far at all.
So, if you a local, a native, resident, or visitor this is what is going on….
From the Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Monthly Screenings feature films and discussions about the various cultures in the world, including diversity in our country.
The First Grader is an uplifting biographical drama that takes place in a small, remote primary school in the Kenyan bush, where hundreds of children are jostling for a chance for the free education newly promised by the Kenyan government. Maruge an old Mau Mau veteran in his eighties struggles to gain admission so that he can learn to read at this late stage in his life.
Visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com. Click under Film Events and you can check the Trailer.
Thursday, 1/26 at 7 p.m. at DiFebo’s at Bear Trap Dunes Clubhouse. Doors open at 5 p.m. $4 for members, $6 for non-members. Bear Trap Dunes is located at 7 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean View, Delaware. Tel. 302-537-5600. Website? www.beartrapdunes.com.
Or, you can go on Friday, 1/27 at 7 p.m. at the Movies at Midway-Upstairs Screening Room and see it in Rehoboth Beach. The doors will open at 6 :30 p.m. $4 for member; $6 for non-members.
Friday, 1/27 and Saturday, 1/28 – THR’s Treasure Hunter’s Roadshow at Americinn, 36012 Airport Rd. Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The focus of this event will be on gold and silver coins made before 1970, military items, toys and trains, musical instruments, pocket and wrist watches. For more info., please call 217-787-7767.
Friday, 1/27 – MIXX Restaurant, 26 Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach is donating 20% of the total sales for the evening to benefit Safe Haven Sanctuary. This is a no-kill sanctuary on Shingle Point Rd. between Georgetown and Milton. 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Reservations at 302-226-8700. You can check MIXX at www.mixxrehoboth.com.
Friday, 1/27 – Opening Reception at Rehoboth Art League, located at 12 Dodds Lane. Tel. 302-227-8408. Website? http://www.rehobothartleague.org.
Exhibit – The Other Side of Howard Schroeder – Rarely seen works from the Schroeder Family Collection. January 27th until March 4th.
The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Friday, 1/27 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. This is an exhibit of work not readily associated with this iconic artist of the Henlopen school of Delaware artists. Please visit http://www.rehobothartleague.org/exhibitions_2012_jan_schroeder.html for more info. on Howard Schroeder.
The Rehoboth Art League is offering plenty of classes at this time of the year. Maybe something you might have wanted to learn….pottery?, glass bead making? Visit the website for the schedule and class price, but these are a few of the classes that are about to start.
Glass Bead Making will be on Wednesday starting 2/8 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
On Tuesdays, starting 2/28 through 4/3 from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. Pottery Basics. Hand building and wheel work.
On Wednesday, starting 2/29 until 2/4 from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. another chance to learn Pottery Basics. You can also attend the evening session from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 1/27 – Fundraising Event at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center located on Rehoboth Avenue. This event will benefit the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation (CHEF). It is a Winter Jam with 2 party bands, The Funsters and The Bullbuckers; both Delaware bands.
Tickets in advance can be purchased at the Cape schools for $15; at the door? $20. You can also get the tickets at Federal Street Gallery in Milton, and at Browseabout Books on Rehoboth Avenue. For more info. contact Chris King at christinedking@comcast.net .
The Rehoboth Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue near the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center and Grove Park. I like to mention this museum because if you love Rehoboth Beach, it can show what it was then and what has become; a year-round destination.
The Exhibit Skimming the Surface; Surf, Skimming, and Floating off the Delaware Coast is one that should be seen for all those aficionados of water sports. It will be there until the first week in March. The Museum is open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 to p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 3 p.m. For more info, please call 302-227-7310 or visit www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Saturday, 1/28 – 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Lewes – Cape Henlopen’s Battle of the Bands at the Cape Henlopen High School Theatre. $10 (come and go). Proceeds will benefit the theatre group’s spring production of Cats and for guest speakers. Cape Henlopen Highway is located on Kings Highway, Lewes, Delaware.
Saturday 1/28 at 2 p.m. – Lewes - Coastal Concerts presents Clancy Newman, Cello and Noreen Cassidy-Polera, Piano Bethel United Methodis Church Hall on 4th & Market Streets in Lewes, Delaware.
Coastal Concerts promotes classical music appreciation in Southern Delaware and surrounding areas.
Clancy Newman has ferocious technical ability, impeccable tonal mastery, and passionate commitment. Noreen Cassidy-Polera is a highly regarded Julliard-trained pianist who has colaborated with Yo-Yo Ma among others.
For more info. please visit www.coastalconcerts.org.
Saturday, 1/28 – From 6 p.m. until midnight is SPCA Poker, Black Jack Night at Poker at the Beach located at Beach Plaza, Rt. 1, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-3760.
Sunday, 1/29 – First Annual Winter Wine Festival – Nage Rehoboth presents an evening of wine, beer, music and food!! 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The Festival will include wine tastings, beer tastings, specialty cocktails, open bar, live local music and food by Nage Chef Hari Cameron. Tickets are $49 and you must be 21 to attend. You can purchase tickets online by visiting http://www.nagerestaurant.com. Nage is located at 19730 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-226-2037.
Have a great week-end!!
 Lewes
January 25th, 2012
“Once loved treasures can be true joy to someone else.” Consignment shops sell second-hand items. Sometimes the profit is split 50/50 between the owner and the person that brought the merchandise in; others might have a different arrangement. One thing for sure is that consignment shops will only accept items that look like new.
There are many reasons to go to a consignment shop. If you are taking your own merchandise in, then you might be turning a cluttered house into cash. These shops are a business, not thrift shops; they do want to make a profit. The idea is to sell at the highest possible price with the customer still getting a good deal.
 
These shops are popular. Everyone wins and everybody likes a bargain.
 
Seaquels is a furniture consignment shop located at 4 Town Rd. (between the 2 World Gym buildings) in the town of Ocean View, Delaware. Ocean View is west of Bethany Beach, about 2 miles. This is their new address. They just moved last week. If you have visited the shop before, go in that same entrance but go towards the back of the buildings. There is plenty of parking.
 
Seaquels is owned by Cindy and Kathy. Tel. 302-829-8636. E-mail is seaquels@gmail.com. You can find Seaquels on Facebook like everyone else.
 
The first thing you will see is that Cindy and Kathy are so friendly. I feel like I have known them forever. Very easy to talk to and just as helpful.
Seaquels has great merchandise and it turns over quickly. The pictures of the merchandise you will see on this blog, might not be there next week. You can also ask Cindy and Kathy to be on the look-out for a specific piece. One thing for sure is that they do have very affordable prices.
This new building has great lighting and they can spread out. They just moved here so they are still placing furniture, art, plants, wall decor and basically, getting used to this much space.
So check out the store!! Seaquels opens, at this time of the year, from 10 to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday. On Sundays it opens from 11 to 2 p.m.
Beautiful day in the Delmarva Peninsula!! Enjoy and talk to you later…
January 23rd, 2012
For years it has been “pedal to the metal” as you crossed over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. It was looking old and a bit decrepit.
It took long enough but after a few years of building, it finally has opened.
If you are traveling right by the coast, south or north bound on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) you will find this route to be so scenic and gorgeous; the Bay on one side, the Atlantic Ocean on the other. The locals that drive this route back and forth to the different towns for work every day are truly lucky.
The South Bound lane is the one that just opened and so I took a drive on a rainy, foggy and warm winter day. Can’t complaint because it has not been bad at all. Here are the pictures.
South Bound (New Bridge)
North Bound (Old Bridge and Pedal to the Metal)
My trip was not only to cross over the new bridge but to also visit Seaquels, the consignment shop near Bethany Beach. Just moved to a new building….post in the making, stay tuned….
Have a good one!!
January 20th, 2012
Not so quick to think we are hibernating at the Delaware Beaches. Usually the week following a holiday week-end is quiet at the Delaware Beaches; more so this time of the year. If you are visiting Lewes, Rehoboth, Milton, Clarksville (west of Bethany Beach), then check what’s going on…
Friday, 1/20 – Lewes - Star Gazing Starry Night at the Cape Henlopen State Park. Learn how to find the familiar star patterns known as constellations and learn the stories they tell as we go outside and explore the night skies. Ages 10 and older with an adult. $2/person. At 6:30 p.m. This program is led by a naturalist and will meet at the Seaside Nature Center inside the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. Follow the signs. Call to pre-register 302-645-6852 and remember to dress for the weather.
Friday, 1/20 – Milton, DE – Documentary – An Evolving Legacy: Delaware’s Coastal Act. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Venue? The Milton Fire Hall located at 116 Front St., Milton, Delaware. Admission $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 11 and under. You can purchase tickets online, today, until Noon, by visiting http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_delmarva_roots.html. Or, you can just purchase them at the door.
Delmarva Roots is a series of films about the rich history of the Delmarva region. If you missed it at the Film Festival then here is another chance.
Forty years ago, Governor Russell W. Peterson championed Delaware’s landmark Coastal Zone Act to preserve the Delaware shoreline. Before Peterson’s death last February at the age of 94, he was interviewed. He recounted the dramatic struggle to craft and pass this visionary legislation. In addition to reporting his story, the film explores the 40 year history of the Coastal Zone Act, and presents the ongoing challenges all Delawareans face in the struggle to balance the desire for industrial development with a love for unspoiled natural habitats. After the screening, Director Michael Oates will lead a question and answer session about the production of the film.
Friday, 1/20 – Lewes – The Lewes Historical Society Presents Jim Horn “Remembering Rehoboth Beach’s Glory Days” – at the Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Kings Highway in Lewes. 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Rehoboth native, Jim Horn, will be the featured speaker on the history of Rehoboth Beach. He will share his family’s collection of photos taken over time, recording much of the history of Rehoboth’s development and growth. His family’s enterprises in the early 1900’s included the Rehoboth dance pavilion, roller rink, stores, the Auditorium Theater in Lewes, the Del-Reho Casino and the Blue Hen Theater. His last presentation was over 8 years ago. He is currently a Delaware Magistrate and serves as a judge in the state’s judicial system. For more info., please call Michael DiPaolo at 302-645-7670.
Friday, 1/20 – Rehoboth – Jakes Seafood has Danny Shivers, Vocalist/Electrical and Acoustic Guitarist entertaining diners on Friday evening. On Saturday, 1/22 – Decades Dance Party starting at 9 p.m. Dance the night away to the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. No cover. More info? Just call them up at 302-644-7711 or visit their website, www.jakesseafoodhouse.com.
Friday, 1/20 – Lewes – Music & Entertainment at Bethany Blues, Lewes – Big Hat, No Cattle; a little rock, a little “Billy”. Always great entertainment as Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blu7es continues every Friday. Big Hat provides foot stomping joyful country gospel and soulful music. Bethany Blues is located right on Rt. 1 at 18385 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-2500. www.bethanyblues.com. Entertainment begins at 8 p.m.
Friday, 1/20 – Rehoboth Beach - Nage Bistro in Rehoboth Beach – Live Entertainment starting at 7 p.m. at the Wine Bar. Local musicians. Nage is located at 19730 Coastal Highway.
If you love to cook and want to learn more please visit www.nagerestaurant.com and click on their Healthy and Flavorful Cooking Class which will be Saturday, 1/21. The chefs at Nage are going to give your diet a post-holiday tune up. The class will be immediately followed by a special lunch with the instructor. The lunch is included in the price of the class. It will start at 10 a.m. until Noon. For more info., please call 302-226-2037.
Another interesting event offered by Nage Bistro is their Meatless Mondays at Nage, serving extraordinary vegetarian dishes in order to promote good health and also help the environment. Meatless Mondays is a national campaign to promote healthier eating and a healthier planet. The menus will be featuring meat free cuisine designed to prove that vegetarian cuisine does not have to be boring. Call for reservations at 302-226-2037.
Saturday, 1/21 – Clarksville, 4 miles west of Bethany Beach – Good Earth Market & Organic Farm is located on Rt. 26 at 31806 Good Earth Lane, Clarksville, DE. Tel. 302-537-7100. Website? http://www.goodearthmarket.com. At Noon. Get Ready for Your Super Bowl Feast!! Join Cape Seasonings from Lewes, Delaware as they show you how to prepare 5 Simple Super Bowl Party Snacks. Try their Soul Blend Seasons, Gourmet Pretzels & Chips and Kaldi Organic EVOO.
Good Earth Market makes sandwiches and salads to order daily from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Just give them a call with your order and they will have it ready for pick up. 302-537-7100.
Saturday, 1/21 – Lewes – Battery 519 Museum Tour at 2 p.m. at Fort Miles inside the Cape Henlopen State Park. Join a historical interpreter for a guided tour of a WWII coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations. Ft. Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII. In April of 2005 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic area. Follow “Fort Miles” signs to the parking lot. Walk the paved road through the Cantonment area to the orientation building; it will be the largest one on your right. Please call 302-645-6852 to pre-register. $5/person. This program is for ages 7 and older with an adult.
Sunday, 1/22 – Rehoboth Beach – 9th Annual Championship Sunday at 2 p.m. Venue? Rehoboth Beach Convention Center right on Rehoboth Avenue. Bring family and friends and watch and cheer the NFC and AFC Championship Games. Silent auction, kids room and more. $20/adult and $5 for children under 12. For tickets call 302-226-8750, 302-645-9344 or 302-226-2230. You can purchase tickets in advance at MX Physical Therapy at Safeway Plaza, Trader’s Jewelry & Gifts at 116 Second St., Lewes, or at the door. Non-perishable food items will be accepted in support of Casa San Francisco’s Food Pantry.
I guess….not so quiet, afterall….Have a good week-end. Chilly but it does feel soooo nice.
January 18th, 2012
New Year & New Expectations; that’s what this post should be called. The Delaware Beaches are becoming more popular every year. The attraction of low property taxes, along with the amenities make the beaches a year-round playground. Tax free shopping, mild winters, beautiful scenery…the towns have been crowded during the week-ends. This is our Second Season and a few quieter months is the perfect time, for us that live here year-round, to truly embrace the beaches.
With that in mind, I want to mention some of my Delaware advertisers, who have been in the area for so many years. I can recommend them all fully because I use them.
Tidewater Realty is located at 32892 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) at the Starboard Center in Bethany Beach. Tel. 302-539-7500 or toll free 800-888-7501. This is a boutique size real estate company catering to North Bethany and Bethany Beach customers. Website? http://www.tidewaterrealty.com. Tidewater has been a sales leader in the community for 30 years. Personal attention, a friendly staff, rentals and sales. A tip for you is to visit the website and wether your interest is sales or rentals, the website will give you an idea of who they are and what is available. Make your summer rentals choices early; you know how it is….if we have a forecast for a hot summer the prime weeks will go quickly.
Coastal Chem-Dry, is at the forefront of the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry. A green certified company using innovative equipment and powerful cleaning solutions. You can call for a free estimate at 302-645-2800 in Sussex County or 302-234-0200 in New Castle County. Website? www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de. Take advantage of the specials that are now on-going. Visit their website www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de/specials to find out what they are offering.
Please note that once your carpet or upholstery is cleaned by Coastal Chem-Dry, it only takes a couple of hours to dry; not days. And, if you have pets, this is the company to use.
VacationRentals.com is a national rental company. Part of the family of Home Away. I was surprised when last year they contacted me. The properties that are being advertised on my website are in Rehoboth Beach. Check http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/rehoboth-beach-delaware.html. You can also click directly on their website, on the link available on the bottom left hand side of this blog. Events and activities are always happening in Rehoboth. The company has townhouses, single family, and condos all great for taking time off at the beach with a group of friends.
Miken Builders is located at 32782 Cedar Drive, Millville, DE 19967. Tels. Office 302-537-4444, cell 302-381-0773. Website? www.mikenbuilders.com. Mike Cummings is the company’s Founder and CEO. This is a commercial and residential construction company well respected in the community. I have known Mike for many years and no job is too small or too big for him. Find out for yourself and give his company a call. His staff is amazing.
BetterLiving Patio & Sunrooms of Delmarva is under the umbrella of Miken Builders, but a complete different company even though they share the same address. Tel. 302-251-0000. Website? www.betterlivingdelmarva.com. The company is the exclusive provider of BetterLiving 3-season year-round sunrooms and awnings.
Doggies at the Beach – I have said it so many times and here it goes again. You can leave your dog at this cage free, temperature controlled facility, 24 hour supervision with total confidence. Jim and his staff are wonderful and animal lovers. Doggies at the Beach is located on Rt. 24 at 18806 John J. Williams Highway. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? www.doggiesatthebeach.com. They offer grooming for dogs and cats, training for different levels of your dog’s life, web cams so that you can check you pooch while away and in case you would like a drawing of your pet; DJ who is in charge of the pooches at night can draw your pet. For more info. call the office and talk to Jim. Here are a few of his drawings.
  
Note: The above mentioned companies can be accessed directly from my website. Just click on their site and you will be directed immediately to all the information they have available.
And…..if you decided you would like to advertise on AboutMyBeaches, then $500/year will get you a banner on my website with personal attention, of course.
Have a good one!!
January 8th, 2012
I am never at a loss of words, but tonight nature left me speechless….
The Delmarva Peninsula is occupied by most of Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia. It is almost 180 by 60 miles. It is also bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on the West, and on the East, by the Delaware River, Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
It is basically a year-round resort with a quieter second season. January and February are probably the most subdued months and even though in the past couple of years we have gotten a fair amount of snow, so far, and I hope I am not speaking too soon, it has just been a most beautiful time of the year. So many visitors enjoying what this area is best known for; the beaches, restaurants, shops, the outdoors, and that relaxed atmosphere we all look forward to when we get away from our daily routines.
I had to drive from Rehoboth to the Salisbury airport. It is a convenient regional airport about 1 hour away. It was funny because it was mid afternoon and I mentioned to my son how beautiful the area looked. He nodded but that was it. I kept asking; don’t you love the marshes, and the bay and such wide open spaces? He agreed but not with the same excitement I was experiencing.
Driving back to Rehoboth I started noticing how pretty the sunset was going to be. It was now about 5 p.m. I drove to Rehoboth on Coastal Highway and was checking out our soon to open new Indian River Inlet Bridge when I noticed the Moon. Turned back and went on the beach and the pictures tell the time of the day; still light with the moon out and then the changes until I reached Rehoboth. I was totally speechless and in love with nature and the whole scenery.
Coastal Highway is a great beach road and a most scenic one; Rehoboth Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.
I was not the only one thinking the same thing. I saw people stopping and getting their cameras out. A young woman did just that; we both were taking pictures of Silver Lake in Rehoboth Beach.
Believe it or not I was on my way to Giant. I wanted to make chicken soup. That had to wait; stopping to enjoy the views was a priority.
If you were at the Beaches tonight I am sure you saw the same thing…..just priceless…
December 17th, 2011
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that uses Ladyfingers dipped in coffee. The layers in between are filled with a mixture of whipped eggs, mascarpone cheese, a little liquor and a sprinkle of cocoa on top.
My goodness, there are so many varieties!! I like the traditional one the best. Some still follow the classics; others have evolved from those methods and have different additions.
For the person that has to eat gluten free, then there is the question of the ladyfingers. No way.
Gluten intolerance or sensitivity is one of the most common conditions at present. Celiac disease is an allergy. Both have to approach food in a very different way. No wheat or its derivatives.
Adhering to a gluten free diet is the only way to go and the only remedy. Once the diet is started the results are amazing; you start feeling so much better; tests results will show that, as well.
The most important thing to know is that it is not a fad diet. People with no gluten issues that follow the gluten free diet do feel better; I do.
Some time ago I found a company called Schar. It is from Europe. Their gluten free products are fantastic. You can find these products at Giant in Rehoboth Beach. I am sure you can also find them in nature stores, as well.
They do make ladyfingers that are gluten free. In the back of the box there was a recipe for Tiramisu. Ha…finally!!
This recipe is so easy. No cooking is necessary. At this time of the year, it can be made ahead of time. Everyone will love it.
Sweet endings; dessert. It is the final chapter of a meal…I love a good ending.
I always change a recipe, making it my own. In the ingredients on the box it said 3 egg yolks. But, in the preparation it said 4 eggs. I figured it was a typo and just used the 3 egg yolks.
Another ingredient I changed a bit was the sugar. Instead of 4 tablespoons, I only used 3.
It said to use rum but I used white wine. There are gluten free rums; I just did not have any in the house.
The glass container could have been a bit larger. I had some of the mascarpone mixture overflowing,
Other than that, it was really good.
Tiramisu
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons of sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons white wine
A whole package of Schar Ladyfingers
1 cup of brewed espresso or coffee
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
Beat the egg yolks with sugar; then add the mascarpone cheese and the wine.
Beat the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the mixture.
Dip ladyfingers in the coffee. Arrange them closely together in a flat glass or ceramic dish.
Cover them with half of the mascarpone mixture, then add another layer of ladyfingers and top with another layer of the mascarpone mixture.
Sprinkle with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 – 6 hours.
It makes about 6 servings.
A little tricky cutting it but it is very delicious and light…..well it does have plenty of calories.
Note: Schar’s Ladyfingers are not quite as big as regular ones. If you want to buy 2 packages, do so and add a few more. I just used one package, though.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later. You can find Schar and AboutMyBeaches on Facebook.
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