June 20th, 2014
June 21st is the first day of summer…..Are you here yet? I think so!!
Saturday, June 21st – The Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market opens at 8 a.m. until Noon. It presents the very best of what the month of June has to offer. It takes place on the grounds of the Lewes Historical Society at 110 Shipcarpenter Street at the corner of West Third and Shipcarpenter Streets. This market is the largest producer-only market in Delaware. It was named, again, Best Farmers’ Market by Delaware Today.
There will be interesting things happening at the market besides the buying of beautiful flowers and produce.
At 9 a.m. Henry and Carrie Bennett of the Market’s own Bennett Orchards will discuss how they produce peaches but also blueberries.
At 10:30 a.m. National Pollinator Week will be celebrated. Dave Baues of Baues’ Busy Bees will be answering all those questions you may have regarding how honey is harvested and how bee keepers care for bees and their hives.
Check their website, http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Note: Only service animals are allowed at the Market.
Saturday, June 21st – The 24th Annual Lewes Garden Tour – The gardens can fully be appreciated when you step inside the gates that enclose them. There will be 7 gardens on this year’s tour, representing a variety of styles and types of gardens. Six of the gardens are located in or near the Historic District and are within walking distance from the Zwaanendael Park where the Garden Market and the Chamber’s Visitor Center are located.
Tickets for the tour are $25 on Saturday. You can purchase them at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House Located in Zwaanendael Park next to the Zwaanendael Museum. More detailed information? Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com/news/chamber/24th-annual-lewes-garden-tour.
Besides touring the gardens, there will be a Garden Market where more than 40 vendors will be located, selling garden related items during the hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Artists will be in the tour gardens painting and tour-goers can ennjoy lunch and refreshments at the Refreshment Tent. Coffee service will begin at 8 a.m.
During the hours of the tour, free shuttle service will be available for ticket holders.
Sunday, June 22nd – Yoga in the Park at Canalfront Park begins at 8 a.m. Canalfront Park is located on Front Street in Lewes.
Have a great one!!
June 18th, 2014
 
I called this post day tripping because that’s exactly what it was. Driving to Easton from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, takes a little bit over an hour. I take the back roads. Easton is the jewel of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It is a very sophisticated town with much history.
My first stop was to have lunch with Louise and Powell at The Hunters’ Tavern inside the Tidewater Inn, located at 101 East Dover St., Easton, MD 21601. This is a beautiful historic hotel; very centrally located. Tel. 410-822-1300 Website? http://www.tidewaterinn.com.
The Hunters’ Tavern has indoor and outdoor seatings. Tel. 410-822-1300 Website? http://www.tidewaterinn.com/dine/hunters-tavern. The restaurant is well aware of customers with a gluten allergy. Check the website.
We started with the Snappy Turtle Soup. This soup is tomato based. It is totally delicious. I have had it before, I have written about it before….and now I am doing it again. Don’t forget to add plenty of Sherry. And if you want to take some home, they have it to go, as well. Just tell them how much you want.
We had 2 salads: Nuts & Berries with mixed greens, strawberries, candied walnuts and Chapel Bay Bleu Cheese. Light and refreshing.
The Bibb Salad had a champagne terragon vinegar dressing, and Chapel Bay Bleu Cheese. It was accompanied by Blackened Ahi Tuna. This was my salad and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
No dessert….time to hit the town.
SHOPPING:
Some time ago I saw a boutique called Marc Randall. I wanted to check it out. Easton has so many stores, but this particular one is different. Women’s fun and fine apparel. Unique handbags and jewelry. The location is 3 Dover St. Tel. 410-820-4077. Website? http://www.marcrandall.com. The shop is shophisticated with cutting edge appeal. Everything is different from the rest of the shops in Easton.
The Ket Sao collection of jewelry caught my attention….These pieces of jewelry are beautiful accents to your wardrobe for Summer 2014. I loved the mixed metal and beaded jewelry.
You can read more about this jewelry by visiting http://www.chickboss.com. This company is helping young Guatemalans and when you purchase a piece of jewelry, you are helping too. The metals are sealed to retard the natural oxidation process. You can clean it with a polishing cloth if needed. Store it in a dry place. That’s all the care you need.
Next time in Easton stop by and meet Marc. He is very friendly.
PLEIN AIR EASTON ART FESTIVAL
This Art Festival is held every year in July. It is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the U.S. Instead of producing art in a studio, Plein Air Painters produce art from life. There is representation from all over the U.S. and beyond.
Last year’s art sales totaled $325,000 with 313 paintings sold in two and a half days. Approximately, 6,000 to 8,000 people participate in the festival throughout the week.
You have ambition and $10…then you are in Plein Air Easton’s Quick Draw. Plen Air Easton is at the center of the modern plein air movement.
More info? Please visit http://www.pleinaireaston.com
Have a great day!!
June 17th, 2014
Patsy’s Restaurant is located in the quiet resort of Bethany Beach. I like to say quiet because nothing is further from the truth. This coastal Delaware, family resort is ready for Summer 2014!! And, so is Patsy’s. The address is 121 Campbell Place, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tel. 302-537-2433. Website? http://www.patsysgourmet.com.
It was so gorgeous last Sunday that a dinner at Patsy’s was the perfect choice. Sitting on the porch on that cool night was awesome! Nothing like a delicious and relaxing dinner with friends. Daily dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Dine outdoors under the porch or indoors. No reservations.
For starters we had Patsy’s Fried Green Tomatoes. They were topped with roasted red pepper/Vermont cheddar cheese spread with fresh basil pesto and balsamic reduction. Just take a look at the photo…..they do look beautiful, don’t they? They tasted just as good!
The presentation of the Grilled Eggplant was so inviting. The grilled eggplant was grilled with herbed goat cheese, sauteed tri-colored peppers, onions and spinach with a pomodoro sauce and an herb salad. That would have been one of my choices. Love grilled eggplant. This stack looked and tasted fantastic and Marilyn loved it!
So surprised that my friend, Shelley, ordered the Shrimp & Grits. The shrimp with tri color peppers, red onions and Andouille sausage on white cheddar cheese grits hit the spot.
Well, my dish was a Sunday special. Not very dietetic by any means. But, it was one of those week-ends where the diet went in a different direction….Fried Chicken on Waffles!! The waffles had a bite to them; prepared with corn and jalapenos. The chicken was fried to perfection…..I confess I ate it all, skin, you name it. The glaze was sweet but with its own punch, as well. The watermelon was refreshing….a summer favorite.
Note: There are gluten free dishes available. Check http://www.patsysgourmet.com. The information is under the Main Event Menu.
There was no way we could eat dessert. We saw them go by. The Chocolate Cake could have fed 4 people. The young ones eating next to us had the Banana Crepes and when I asked them how they were, they just kept nodding.
Maybe next time.
So, remember, if you want some special and quaint place to eat….check Patsy’s.
Have a good one!!
June 16th, 2014
 
I am so glad Cindi and I walked the 2-1/4 mile Ocean City Boardwalk. I kid you not, because….well, let me show you in case you are hungry for breakfast.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So my most important meal was made of homemade chipped beef, hash browns, and scrapple. By no means a small portion. Huge….I almost ate it all.
The Sahara Cafe is located at 19th and Baltimore in Ocean City, Maryland. In 2013 it was Voted Best Breakfast in Ocean City. Tel. 410-289-5080. Website? http://www.saharacafeocmd.com. We arrived to grab the last table. After us, the line started forming outside. You should go early or late. They also serve lunch.
The Cafe serves very good coffee. The staff is so friendly and they did tell me that the chipped beef was the best. Homemade, the salt of the chipped beef is just enough. You can get it on toast or biscuit. They recommended the toast. So, I did. Loved it and ate it honoring my husband, because it is what he would have had. Good excuse!!
The rest of my breakfast party had traditional breakfasts of eggs, and omelets.
My party liked scrapple and it was served well done…just perfect.
And if you become a regular, those familiar faces will be there early on Sunday mornings!!
Have a beautiful day…it has been, hasn’t it?
Update: The Sahara Cafe served Saturday and Sunday over 1,100 customers!!!
June 16th, 2014
 
When visitors come to Ocean City, Maryland, they have pretty much one thing in mind…..the beautiful wide beaches that it is known for and the award winning Boardwalk. A much needed vacation for those that want to leave the city for just a few days or more. You might want to stay awhile, though.
Word of mouth is a great advertising tool. When you have had the experience, then, you can talk about it. Well, let me tell you about the Sahara Motel. It is located at 19th Street & Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD 21843-0540. Tel. 1-800-638-1600, or, 410-289-8101. Website? http://www.saharamotel.com. Get close….look at the view. It was my view!! This is why you come to Ocean City.
Early in the a.m. step into the balcony to see if you want to walk the two and a quarter mile of Boardwalk…
The Sahara Motel is a family owned business. It has other sister motels in Ocean City. You may find more info. on the above mentioned website. All properties have been given tender and personal loving care. They are immaculate properties. Very well taken care of.
My room was spacious, comfortable and sooooo clean. It had a small refrigerator and a microwave. Open those curtains, step out into the balcony and take it all in.
The Sahara Motel is reasonably priced with plenty of room choices: Oceanfront, Oceanview, Poolside, West or Tower Buildings.
My oceanfront room had a front seat to the OC Air Show, which took place Saturday, 6/14, and Sunday, 6/15. Beachgoers arrived early to take the best seats. In a matter of an hour or so, the before and after photos show how quickly the beachgoers settled.
And then the skies roared…This is a unique year for the show, since it is the only show on the docket for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in the Mid-Atlantic.
The U.S. Navy Seals Leap Frogs parachute team and several civilian acts for the show participated.
You have plenty of hotels/motels choices when staying in Ocean City….check http://www.saharamotel.com.
Have a good one!! Breakfast at the Sahara Cafe….post in the a.m., of course.
June 12th, 2014
Getting to know Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is getting even easier these days thanks to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and the Rehoboth Beach Museum.
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society promotes education about the history of this very popular coastal town, which is a destination for many on the east coast who want to get away from the summer heat in cities. Rehoboth Beach is one of those towns that can call itself a year-round resort.
If you are visiting Rehoboth Beach and would like to know more this is what you can do….The Jolly Trolley, which is the best way to get around this busy town, has teamed up, just like they have been doing in the past, with the Rehoboth Beach Museum for guided tours of the city. Tours begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately 50 minutes. The Trolley Tour will start and end at the Anna Hazzard Museum located at 17 Christian Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
The cost of the tour is $10, cash only, which also includes entrance to the Anna Hazzard House and the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 302-227-7310.
Next tour will be Thursday, June 19th. Other dates are: August 21st, September 4th, September 18th, and Ocotober 24th of Sea Witch Weekend. On Sea Witch Weekend they will add an extra tour at 10 a.m.
This is a fun and relaxing tour. Visitors and locals will experience first hand pieces of the history of Rehoboth Beach such as the birth of the town as a Methodist Camp Meeting site, and its growth as a resort town. Learn about shipwrecks, submarines, storms and sand dunes.
The Jolly Trolley began its first runs in 1970. It began when a group of locals wanted to have a means of transportation that would let visitors get a feel for the sights, smells and different experiences of two resort areas; Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach….the rest is history. More info? Visit http://www.jollytrolley.com
If you decide that what you would like to do is walk….then, the new Walking Tour of Rehoboth Beach might be the thing to do. This town is very walkable. The tour will feature a 45 minute gentle stroll around Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It will start at the Bandstand, at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk at 9 a.m.
The first tour will be on Thursday, June 26th. The cost will be $10. Reservations are requried and you may do so by calling the Museum at 302-227-7310.
This tour will provide general information about the history of Rehoboth Beach, while touching on several of the Storms that have shaped the coastline and the beachfront in town. Tour Guide, Jean Brolund, will lead walkers from the Bandstand north of Rehoboth Ave., point out landmarks and providing photos of historical sites and events.
Some of the topics that will be covered are the Native peoples of the area, The Methodist Camp Meetings, Hotels and Railroad service, and Horn’s Pavilion. Future tours will cover the area south of Rehoboth Avenue.
Make sure you take notice, The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain constructed in 1929 and added in 1977 to the National Register of Historic Places. My post on http://www.aboutmybeaches.com, was written on 9/12/13. Just check it out. This fountain is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue, on the Boardwalk.
Wear comfortable shoes, take a bottle of water or fill up a water bottle at The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain. There are restrooms available at the Bandstand area.
More info? Please make sure to visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org, or call 302-227-7310. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue.
Have a good time!!
June 11th, 2014
Delray Beach, Florida is a destination….it has been for years. It is a “Village by The Sea”, where shops, beaches, recreational sports are at your fingertips…..Foodies take notice: Delray is your Destination, as well!! So many restaurants with the majority having outdoor seating. When in Delray having that perfect table outdoors is priceless. Conversation with friends, people watching, sipping and dining, this town is an expert on this.
The Office in Delray Beach has a strategic corner. Atlantic Avenue and 2nd Street, which is also the entrance to Pineapple Grove, the Arts District of Delray.
It used to be that Delray Beach was a snowbird’s paradise. It still is….but Delray Beach is more than that. It is a year-round resort. Just like any other resort area, the restaurants change their menus according to the seasons.
The Office is located at 201 East Atlantic Avenue. At this time of the year it is offering an inventive array of Summer Menu Specials through October 31, 2014, along with Sunday Brunch and expanded Happy Hours. It is the time to explore the restaurants in Delray…..so let me introduce you to The Office, once again.
The Office serves delectable gourmert comfort food. The setting is remniscent of a luxurious home library, for lunch and dinner daily.
Besides their summer specials, they will also have the regular a la carte menu available for lunch and dinner throughout this period.
Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Diners can opt for a soup and sandwich, or a soup and salad, for $12.95 per person. Over the years I have sampled soups, salads, and sandwiches and they have all been so yummy!!
Monday is BBQ Night from 5 p.m. until closing time. Check these offerings: Baby Back Ribs served with potato salad for $20.95. Half of a mango-BBQ Chicken with sweet mashed potatoes for $18.95. A Kosher Hot Dog, served with French fries and cole slaw for $9.95. Southern Comfort Pulled Port Sliders for $10. Catch of the Day Sandwich for market price, and BBQ Burger Sliders for $12.95.
House drinks on Monday afternoons and evenings, House Drinks and Craft Beers will be half price from 3 p.m. until closing.
 Best Fish & Chips! Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. until closing, diners can indulge in a Seafood Fiesta!! Daily Seafood Soup for $8.00; Seafood Paella, for $24.95; Cioppino, for $22.95. Seafood Salad Roll of lobster and shrimp, served with tomatoes, Bibb lettuce, and avocado, on a French baguette, for $20.95. Catch of the Day, served with fresh veggies at Market Price. And, Fancy Mc’n Cheese for $15.
On Tuesday evenings, when diners order an entree from the Seafood Fiesta menu, they can also enjoy half-price bottles of wine that are priced at $49 or less.
Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. until closing, diners can revel in Burger and Craft Beer Madness! The Office Burger Challenge will truly appeal to hearty eaters. They will be serving a 4-pound dish, comprised of a variety of yummy menu items, and if a diner can finish this dish The Office will buy the diner’s dinner!! The dish will change slightly, over the summer, but one version of the dish will include 2 burger patties, one waffle, two fried eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, cheese, bacon, and French fries!!!
Besides, on Wednesday evenings, The Office will also be serving up a fabulous array of inventive burgers, including Salmon Burger, for $16, the Turkey Burger for $16, the Lamb Burger for $16 and the Juicy Lucy Burger, which is topped with lobster Mac ‘n Cheese and blue cheese for $20. All the burgers will be served with French fries. When customers order one of these burgers, as well as The Office Burger Challenge, they can enjoy half-off of all draft beers.
On Thursday evenings, also starting at 5 p.m., feast on Surf ‘n Turf. This divine dish features grilled Rib eye steak, half of a Maine lobster tail, and grilled veggies. Any diners, ordering Surf ‘ Turf, can also enjoy a delectable dessert for $5, plus half-off any bottle of wine for $49 or less.
Sunday Brunch is new for The Office, and it started on June 1st. It is served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The brunch menu will include lobster or crab Eggs Benedict for $26, as well as The Avenue Breakfast; 3 eggs, any style, hash browns, bacon, buttered toast, and 2 pancakes, for $16. The Atlantic Lox Sandwich with smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and capers, served on a ciabatta bread for $16; Belgian waffles for $10, and blueberry pancakes for $10. Additionally, during Sunday Brunchy, diners can enjoy “Bottomless” Bellinis, Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and Champagne, for $15 per person.
The Office Happy Hours have been expanded, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and from 10 p.m. until closing time, through October. Customers can enjoy 50% off a select array of libations and appetizers, at both the indoor and outdoor bars, throughout the dining room, from a summer Happy Hour Menu.
Last, but not least, patrons can enjoy a refreshing array of Summer Specialty Cocktails that have been created by GM Marcello Buruiana. The Orange Splash, the Strawberry Punch, Red or White Sangria, the Watermelon Gin Fizz, and The Office Pina Colada, are all $10 per cocktail, and will be available throughout the day and evening between June and October, 2014.
So, what else do you want to know?
The Office is open daily. The bar is open until midnight, Sunday through Thursday, and until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. You may call for reservations and info. at 561-276-3600. Or, visit http://www.theofficedelray.com.
And, if the menu offers…..Deviled Eggs!! They are awesome!!
June 9th, 2014
Meatless Monday is a trend that has been taking the nation by storm…..just a day to stay away from meat!! So, as the weather in Rehoboth Beach turned a little cloudy, I thought that the Red Mushroom Bisque would be a good alternative to anything else you might have thought preparing.
First of all, the original recipe has been completely deconstructed….it is my own now. Hope you like it.
RED MUSHROOM BISQUE
2 tablespoons vegetable oil; more if needed
1 1/4 lbs. mushrooms…..I used two different types of mushrooms; your favorites will do.
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup Sherry or Madeira wine….or a bit more, if you want to.
3 cups unsalted vegetable broth, plus more if desired.
2 cups almond cream (recipe will follow)
Chopped Chives for garnish
White Truffle Oil for garnish
Basil paste for garnish (found at grocery stores, by the fresh veggies)
Heat a large soup pot on medium high heat. Add the vegetable oil, then mushrooms. Cook, stirring often until the mushrooms begin to brown. Remove from the heat, spread on a plate and let them cool off.
Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions, cooking them until translucent and slightly browned. Add the garlic, then, the Madeira or Sherry, scrapping the bottom of the pot.
Add 3 cups of unsalted vegetable broth and half of the cooled mushrooms. Simmer and remove from heat.
In your blender, blend the mushroom mixture. Return the blended mixture to the pot.
Whisk in the almond cream.
Heat the soup, having in mind that it could thicken as it heats up. If it does that, you can add a bit of the unsalted vegetable broth and that will take care of it. I don’t think you will have any problems, though.
ALMOND CREAM
1 cup raw almonds
1 large clove garlic
6 or 7 cocktail tomatoes cut in half….they are bigger than the grape tomatoes.
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons of basil paste, found by the fresh veggies in the grocery store.
In a high powered blender or Nutri-Bullet, which is what I used, put all the ingredients and blend until smooth. That’s all! It will be like a cream, not totally smooth, but close to it.
Serve your Red Mushroom Bisque on a pretty bowl and garnish with chives, basil paste and drizzles of truffle oil. If you do not have truffle oil, you can use your favorite oil.
Enjoy!!
Last year, Rehoboth Beach VegFest was a one day event….this year is the whole week-end, but the day to really go and enjoy the tastings, recipes, and talks will be on Saturday, June 14th. All the details can be found at http://www.rehobothvegfest.org.
Have a great day!
 
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