October 14th, 2011
Old School Square is a Cultural Arts Center in Delray Beach. It is also a National Historic Site. It is located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Tel. 561-243-7922. Website? www.oldschool.org.
This Village by the Sea is the perfect coastal town. It has the beach, shops, countless restaurants for all tastes and the town can entertain beyond belief. There is always something going on.
Opening Night is tonight, Friday, from 7 – 10:30 p.m. and until December 30th – Free Outdoor Concerts; a mix of music for the masses, right at the Oss Pavilion.
Please bring your chairs and blankets and get ready to have a good time. Leave your pets and other outside foods and drinks behind, though.
Opening act will be Amber Leigh, a crossover Country sensation. She is one of Florida’s leading entertainers now on the Country Network. Known for her gripping vocals and dynamic fiddle, mandolin and guitar playing.
Amber is orinally from South Florida and started playing at Delray’s Boston’s on the Beach 15 years ago. You can visit her website, www.amberleigh.com.
To know what other entertainers will be on the schedule, please visit www.oldschool.org/performances.asp.
It was just a matter of time; 15 Gourmet Food Trucks will be there as well, yum… Free admission to the concerts, family friendly, and cash bar.
If you are in Delray Beach….have a great evening…
October 13th, 2011
Finally, I am making it to this annual festival in the town of Bridgeville, Delaware. Bridgeville is about 45 minutes away from Rehoboth Beach. The town was settled in 1684 and was incorporated in 1871. It is an agricultural-oriented community.
Rapa Scrapple and T.S. Smith & Sons are two companies that are from Bridgeville. Rapa represents the scrapple and T.S. Smith & Sons represents the apples.
T.S. Smith & Sons is 104 years old. I wrote a post on this farm and apple orchard on 9/23/11. If you would like to see it just click on the month of September and scroll down to the 23rd.
Rapa is the largest producer of scrapple in the world. It was created by Ralph and Paul Adams. Their recipe has been used since the early 1920s. For more info. on Rapa, please visit www.rapascrapple.com.
Every time I talk about scrapple noses wrinkle or there is an exclamation here or there. I truly love it and I like it well done; thin and crispy.
Scrapple is made out of pork scraps and trimmings combined with cornmeal and flour, often buckwheat flour and spices.
So, the two companies will be celebrating and about 30,000 visitors will be joining them.
Friday will be the start of the Festival at 4 p.m.
At 4:30 p.m. they will be announcing on the Main Stage who the winners of the Apple Dessert Baking Contest.
At 6 p.m. there will be an Opening Ceremony.
The night’s entertainment will feature a street dance and the Little Miss Apple Scrapple Contest.
For more info. and a complete schedule, please visit http://www.applescrapple.com.
Saturday will start with an All You Can Eat Scrapple Breakfast at 7 a.m. I usually eat a couple of pieces; cannot imagine “all you can eat scrapple”.
I am going to go first to T.S. Smith & Sons because they will be offering a full day of apple activities on the farm.
They will have available, farm tours, hay rides, you-pick apples and pumpkins, informative talks and demonstrations.
Some of these activities will require the purchase of a ticket.
The farm market is located in the historic apple packing house where apples are still graded and packed for market. You can find it easily at the intersection of Redden Rd. (DE 40) and US 13A (N. Main St.).
Farm tours will be held every hour on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. These tours double as hay rides pulled by a tractor, allowing participants the chance to enjoy a longer ride and see the farm and its historic attributes.
Two presentations: At 11 a.m. Big Apples from Little Trees. It explores the change in apple propagation and cultivation. At 1 p.m. Roots, Shoots, & Fruits: These are not your Grandfather’s Trees. Shedding light on different apple varieties, newer methods of grafting and propagation. And, why it is necessary.
More info. and details? Please call 302-337-8271. You can also find them on Facebook as www.facebook.com/tssmithandsons.
Please enjoy the Festival, its food and its music. Hey, The Greaseband will be playing on Saturday evening, beginning at 7 p.m. They are a lot of fun.
See you….maybe there…
October 13th, 2011
I have never seen a facility as busy as Doggies at the Beach. Of course, they are busy with all their “customers”. They get their undivided attention. At the helm is Jim, along with his staff. Individuals that all in common have a love for dogs.
You know I use Doggies at The Beach for my Addy. They are located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
I love the concept of cage free and 24 hour human supervision. What’s on their calendar? Plenty….
Saturday, October 15th – Puppy and Dog Training Course starts at Doggies at the Beach f rom 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. It will be for 5 consecutive weeks with Nicole the DE Dog Whisperer. For more info. and to reserve your spot please call 302-644-8200.
Saturday, October 15th – Jack’s Dog House on Rt. 1 North will have a very cute Howloween Costume Contest at 11:00 a.m. Biscuit & Freckles from Doggies at The Beach will be there. Their costumes are ready. Please visit www.dogncattreats.com.
Saturday, October 22nd – Doggies at The Beach will be sponsoring a Big Extravaganza for Howl-O-Ween to be held at Pottery Place and Bin 66 Parking Lot on Rt. 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Bethany Blues will offer free human food, while Concord Pet will offer free dog food treats. Costume prizes and a lot of H o w l i n g F u n.
This event will also be a fund raiser for Safe Haven. Safe Haven is a no kill sanctuary. You will be able to see some of their dogs that are available for adoption. Please visit their website www.safehaven.org.
Sunday, October 30th – The Sea Witch Human Parade will be at 11 a.m. Doggies at The Beach will have a float so please “Bark At Them” when they pass by. You got it….Biscuit and Freckles will be there with treats for all.
The Doggie Parade will be at 1:00 p.m. on the Boardwalk where they can show off all of their costumes.
So, as Jim will say, Bow Wow & Woof Woof, Come on Down!!!
October 12th, 2011
 Last year's nature turning on the color. It is that time of the year…I love it!! I cannot wait for the leaves to change and show those magnificent colors like last year. Awesome was the word.
The pumpkins are gorgeous. Have you seen all the roadside markets? Even though they have said it is not a good year for pumpkins, the ones that are out are very nice; all kinds of shapes, colors and sizes.
If you go on the left hand side of my website, AboutMyBeaches, you should click on the month of October, 2009 and then, scroll down to the 6th. You will find 3 recipes using pumpkins. Good for a stay home dinner, football nights or just dessert.
One one them was Pumpkin Bars. It is a great recipe. My problem? That in my household there is someone that has to eat gluten free. The recipe used a Duncan Hines Yellow Cake mix for the bars. A big no no.
Off to my daily trip to Giant, my supermarket. What got me into baking, I don’t know. I am not very good. Up and down the isles I went.
I decided to experiment and substitute with something else. Did not know with what.
Staring at me was a pancake mix by King Arthur Flour. It said that it was new. Gluten free, also soy free and nut free. Why not? If it was good for pancakes it would probably be good for the bars.
I have changed this recipe to be gluten free, and with less sugar by using Splenda sugar blend; regular and brown sugar.
I was worried. You will see from the pictures that they did look good. I can tell you they were because I tasted them. Then, the picky one of the house loved them too.
Total success!! So, here it goes.
My Somewhat Modified Pumpkin Bars
1 box (15 ounces) of King Arthur Flour (Pancake Mix) Gluten Free
1/2 cup melted butter
4 eggs
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1/2 – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup soft margarine
Confectioners Sugar for dusting the bars
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove 1 cup from pancake mix; set aside.
Mix together remaining cake, melted butter and 1 egg. Pat into a 13″ x 9″ pan; set aside.
Mix pumpkin, remaining eggs, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar; pour over first layer in pan. I used a hand mixer for this step.
Stir together reserved pancake mix, sugar, cinnamon, and soft margarine; sprinkle over pumpkin layer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 50 minutes.
Cool, cut into bars, sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve.
These bars are not overly sweet; just so. You can add ice cream…yum or have them with a nice cup of coffee.
Note: Just remember that if you think you want to follow the original recipe then either follow directions above to see the recipe on my site or just use a box of the Duncan Hines Yellow Cake mix. You can use the real sugars or the Splenda blends like I did.
Also please note that you can probably use any other kind of gluten free pancake mix on the market, as well.
Hope you like them….talk to you later….
October 11th, 2011
I don’t know what’s the sequence, regarding the heading of this post. Probably depends with Alice’s mood and the time of the year.
Alice H. Klein is the artist and designer behind TKO, along with her husband, Bryant and now her niece, JoAnne.
TKO is located at 100 Garfield Pkwy., #6 in the town of Bethany Beach, Delaware. Tel. 302-539-6992. Website? www.alicehklein-tko.com.
I have written about this store on 9/3/09 and on 10/25/10. You can check those posts by clicking on the months of September and October and scrolling down to the dates.
You can always find something at TKO. Her designs are beautiful and target a wide range of prices. It could be something for a friend or something more dramatic for yourself.
 
Alice can design anything you want or she can also update a special piece.
I was at the point in Cape Henlopen State Park last week. I always take visitors to that side of the park. You can see the town of Lewes and the Ferry on one side and on a clear day you can see New Jersey on the other.
It was windy and so many kiteboarders. I heard my name being called. It was Alice. She and all these other kiteboarders were having a blast. Actually, she might have been the only woman too. You see she has her passions; designing unique, never boring, pieces of jewelry or doing the extreme; kiteboarding.
This week I went to her store in Bethany. She opens Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
She has so many new pieces. Ones that I fell in love with were the earrings made out of shells she picked up in Puerto Rico. Here they are.
The rest is just a little peak into her designs. The pictures don’t do justice; you need to visit and have her explain to you the types of pearls, the stones, the metals, etc. etc.
 
 
 
Have a great day!!!…talk to you later…after I digest the subs from Casapullas; my next post….
October 11th, 2011
Hi Everyone: I have gotten a few names for you in case you need these services. Not needed at the present time? Then, just keep the info. because at some time or another you might need them. Other services are on AboutMyBeaches. Just go on the left hand side of the website. Under Categories click on “Services”.
Miken Builders – Located at 32782 Cedar Drive, Millville, DE 19967. Tel. 302-537-4444. Website? www.mikenbuilders.com.
Michael J. Cummings (Mike) is the Founder and CEO of this company. I have known Mike for many years. Very professional, reliable and knowledgeable. I recommend his company fully.
Charles Brown Glass Co. is located at 6581 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, Maryland. Tels. 410-749-3316 or 1-800-278-3316. Website? www.charlesbrownglass.com. They service the Delmarva Peninsula, so even though they are located in Salisbury, Maryland, they also work all over the beaches. They have been in business for over 50 years.
I just used them. They will do anything related to glass, except cars.
Grout – It looks pretty ugly when it gets dirty. What can you do? Grout Fix Services restores tiled surfaces with a 5 year warranty.
You can call for a free estimate at 302-236-5585. I have not personally used this company, but it was recommended by a trusted friend.
So, these are the latest to make the AboutMyBeaches list….talk to you later.
October 10th, 2011
I got an invitation through e-mail. Ladies I am extending it to you, as well.
Women & Wine at Lupo di Mare. Right in Rehoboth Beach. If you are not doing anything tomorrow night, this might be an opportunity to meet new friends. Also $5 of each ticket sold will be donated to Red Cross of Delmarva. This organization provides relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies on the Delmarva Peninsula.
This session of Lupo di Mare’s popular Women & Wine Club is returning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 11th. The location is at 247 Rehoboth Ave. It will be titled “Up and Coming Wines of California”.
The always entertaining Michelle Souza of Southern Wine & Spirits has selected wines based on their quality and significance in today’s contemporary wine movement.
Chefs Phil Mastrippolito and Matt Haley have designed a 4-course meal, packed with seasonal fall flavor, to match each wine.
First Course: Prosciutto wrapped melon, shaved prosciutto and cantaloupe. Paired wine: Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course: Toasted flat bread, shaved apples, gorgonzola, spiced walnuts and herbs. Paired wine: Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay
Third Course: Grilled rack of lamb ratatouille, gold raisins, toasted pine nuts and wilted greens. Paired wine: Concannon Crimson & Clover Red Blend
Fourth Course: Local plum tart, whipped mascarpone, shaved mint and graham cracker crust. Paired wine: Tamas Zinfandel
This event is limited to 85 guests. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner service begins at 7:00 p.m.
$49 per person. Gratuity not included.
RSVP: Zachary Ralph at 302-226-2240 or e-mail him at zach@sodelconcepts.com.
Have fun!!…talk to you later….
October 9th, 2011
I was thinking that I know that it is October, but at the Delaware Beaches, it feels like July. All those smells that remind me of the beach and why I love to live here were there when I stepped out of the car; French fries, pizza, barbecue….it has been a gorgeous week-end; so crowded as visitors take advantage of warm days…yes, sitting on the beach and cooler evenings.
So many happenings in town, sidewalk sales, fundraising events, arts and entertainment.
This week I decided to visit J. Conn Scott in fashionable and trendy Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth. The actual address is 27 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227 3780. Website? http://www.jconnscott.com.
Last year I wrote a post on its Main Showroom located at 6 East Church St. in Selbyville, DE 19975. Tel. 302-436-8205.
A lot of times when you hear about “showhouses” you probably think that it is a conglomerate of designers united for a cause, annually. That is probably true in most cases. But, at J. Conn Scott you will find a Showhouse that changes weekly. It is the work of talented designers changing the look and feel of this vintage beach house.
Because this location was an actual house, as you enter you feel right at home. It is the perfect place to get inspiration, checking out innovative designs, maybe an idea here or there. Full service design services are offered. And, Richard will be the first to tell you that everything is for sale.
A couple of new things have been added to J. Conn Scott; jewelry. The line? Catherine Canino Jewelry. The jewelry is handcrafted in New York City; sterling, brass, leather, exotic woods, fresh water pearls and hand carved lacquered mother of pearl. Lisa told me that it has been very well received. It is traditional and classic with a slight edge to it.
  
They have also introduced several lines of handbags which you will see throghout the Showhouse.
  
Vagabond House is new at the store. Tableware and gifts; handcrafted pewter that does not tarnish, rust or even affect the taste of food. Dishwasher safe, as well.
Lilly Pulitzer is another line that is represented at the Showhouse. For many years making a statement in designer clothing. A new line of furniture and accessories came out into the market and it is doing tremendously well.
 
There is so much to see and appreciate. Check out the “bedroom”.
   
 
I am having fun writing this post because I feel like I am “window” shopping.
We live on the beach. Of course, we have to have some of the “shell” collection on the floor. A must at the beaches.
 
 
 
Moving to the nautical room, this is what you will find.
 
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches and see something that you might like from J. Conn Scott, please be informed that they do deliver. Customer service is one of their big strengths. Once you become their customer they want you to remain a friend.
On my visit to the store I first talked to Richard and Lisa. Later on, when I actually came to take the pictures and see what changes Richard had made in the individual rooms, I then met Jeanne. Thanks Jeanne for taking care of me.
The Showhouse has so many nice gifts, whether for housewarming, wedding or just for yourself.
     
If you stop on Tuesdays, I believe, that’s where you will see Richard changing the look and feel of the Showhouse. Here are my last pictures. I hope something caught your eye.
J. Conn Scott opens 7 days a week, so just stop by and introduce yourselves.
Remember that all those sidewalk sales are still going strong in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Rt. 1 outlets. Enjoy the super weather we are having……talk to you later.
 
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