September 3rd, 2014

Destination? Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Machipongo Trading Co., Breakfast, Lunch, Take Out, Coffee, Gluten Free Beer, Gluten Free Cider..Must Stop!! Machipongo, VA, A Virginia’s Eastern Shore Quick Get-Away!

A quick get-away, with an old friend, Cindi, and new soon to be new friends, took us on a kayak expedition to Chatham Winery, near Cape Charles, Virginia.

We met for sustance before our expedition at the Machipongo Trading Co., located at 13037 Lankford Hwy., Machipongo, VA 23405  Tel. 757-678-005.  Lankford Highway is also Rt. 13.  Many of you travel this route throughout the year, mostly in the winter as you try to go south for warmer temperatures.

It is only 20 minutes north of the Bridge-Tunnel, and across from the Barrier Islands Center.

Introductions were made and we proceeded to order lunch.   Our kayak guide, Brandon, was getting our kayaks ready while we had lunch.

This place was a great stop.  And, surprise, surprise….it was charming and quaint.  Wi-Fi available, as well, so make yourself at home, will you?

Looking around I found gluten free beer and cider!!  They also offer local wines.

And I bought Machipongo Morning Coffee by local Coffee Roaster, Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Co.  Cannot wait to try it.

Machipongo Trading Co. offers picnic provisions for any of your expeditions.  You can also call ahead for carry out orders at 757-678-0005.  Or, do like we did and enjoy sandwiches and paninis.

My Falafel Wrap was amazingly good with onions, spinach, cucumbers and tzatziki.

Since this was my first time with this group….I only took a few photos….did not want to scare them away.  In the following posts, initiations had ended and they went with the flow.

Hours of operation for Machipongo Trading Co. are:  Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Hungry while traveling Lankford Highway……this is a must stop for all kinds of goodies….healthy, not so healty (ice cream)…..and remember if you have a gluten allergy…..this is the place.

Have a great time!!  Until next post.

August 3rd, 2013

Loving a Good Summer Cider, Stella Artois, Cidre, Gluten Free, Cheese, Morgan and Gower, Rehoboth Beach, Perfect for August, 2013, Delaware Beaches

Nothing better than a cool, crisp, and refreshing drink on a hot summer day!!  Ciders are easy to drink, and delicately balanced.

Apples, peaches, and apricots give Stella Artois new “Cidre” that crisp and refreshing taste.  It is naturally Gluten Free!

This new “cidre” with Belgian roots was presented this spring by Stella Artois.  You can find Stella Artois Cidre on Facebook.

Sit on your patio and pair the “cidre” with your favorite cheeses….which by the way, mine would be from Morgan & Gower Cheesemongers located on 20 Baltimore Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Have a great day!!