January 4th, 2016
Opening 2016 with a visit to Liquid Assets in Ocean City, Maryland with my friend, Shelley. Crowded? You bet! It was a beautiful week-end at the Maryland and Delaware Beaches. Liquid Assets is located at 9301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland. Tel. 410-524-7037. Website? www.ocliquidassets.com.
Liquid Assets is a Bar, a Bistro, and a Package Goods Store. They are open every day of the week…Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to Midnight. Plenty of parking available.
The only seats available were at the Kitchen Bar in the second dining room. This was new for us. We could see some of the preparations going on. I have never sat in this room and to tell you the truth the idea of a kitchen bar is pretty unique just like everything they do.
Coming out of this Kitchen Bar were delicious looking Tuna Crisps…rare ahi, crispy wontons, Kimchee, seaweed salad and wasabi cream.
We ordered the Salted Roasted Beets and Caramelized Pear Salad with Point Reyes blue cheese and coriander dusted pepitas. The cheese melted in your mouth and I always order beets when found on the menu.
My friend, Shelley, loves their Caesar Salad…but she will deconstruct the salad….Topped with grilled chicken. Knew she was going to have it. Did not even have to look at the menu.
From the first time I tasted Liquid Assets’ Pan Roasted Mussels, I have tried them in other restaurants, others states; everywhere. The best EVER are here at Liquid Assets. Plenty of mussels with chorizo, shallots, garlic and grilled bread. A spoon will be also given to you because you will not resist the broth. They are truly awesome!! I have them every time.
Then an order of their Massaged Kale Salad with Burgarian feta, roasted cauliflower, pickled shallots, Serrano ham crisps, crispy leeks, roasted garlic and lemon vin. Topped with a Bristro Steak cooked and seasoned to perfection.
I will have this Sweet Ending one of these days….we looked at it coming out of the Kitchen Bar and it looked soooo good! It is their unique Ice Cream Sandwich…House Made Doughnut with God Bless The Queen Chesapeake Bay Farms ice cream, and a bourbon caramel sea salt sauce. Please note that the doughnuts will be warm!! Seriously decadent.
Liquid Assets can custom build menus for your affair, no matter what size. They bring it to your location. And it is not just food. They have professional servers, bartenders, china, silver, linens, tables and chairs. You may call 410-524-7037. Fax number is 410-524-3308. Email contact@ocliquidassets.com.
The ride is manageable from the Delaware Beaches so get out and enjoy Liquid Assets for lunch or dinner. Check out the above mentioned website because throughout the year they have plenty of events.
Have a good One!!
September 25th, 2015
Opening Day for Sunfest in Ocean City, Maryland was Thursday, September 24, 2015. It is ranked the number one arts and crafts festival in the nation!! It was filled with crafts, arts, food and entertainment. Everything for the whole family to enjoy.
Walking on the award-winning boardwalk the visitors were enjoying a beautiful day at the beach.
Passing the ever popular Thrasher’s French Fries, already the line was so long. To tell you the truth I am not such a big fan of them because I like my fries crispy.
Hundreds and hundreds of people were checking out this first day of Sunfest. Apparently, the weather might be a little crazy on Saturday evening, so if you get a change today and tomorrow, please stop by.
The tent we were looking for was the Food Tent and we immediately found it.
One food vendor after another. If you have been at Sunfest before you probably have your favorites.
You can sit down in the many tables available or just stand and use the tall tables as well.
Funnel Cakes anyone?
We decided on some Seafood Bisque with Lace chips!! Perfect combination. They were so light.
Ross decided on pulled chicken and regular just made chips.
Sunfest will be opening Friday and Saturday from 10 1.m. until 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 .am. until 6 p.m. During the day you can enjoy the live entertainment completely free, either in their open air venue or inside the tent. In the evening the live entertainment is by ticket holder. Depending on the entertainer you tickets could be as low as $15 to $60. Please visit http://www.ococean.com
 
Stop Mr. Elvis himself, local color in Ocean City for many years. Known to all the residents. Take a photo. He loves it!!
Some of the crafts that caught our attention:
Wire Sculpture by Devin Mack of Drawn Metal Studios.
 
The lady that works with clay. She has been at the festival for years. You can see her working the clay with such minute detail.
The driftwood sailboats and ships were really cute. The company is Art Sea., from Pasadena, Maryland.
The painted ostrich eggs were very detailed. Loved Starry Nights.
This next company’s baking is not your usual. It looked so real, you could taste it…The Fake Baker.
The beautiful Adirondack Chairs, Hinkleys Chair Art….whatever you want, they will paint it.
Grabbing beers and on our way to listen to Skinny Leg Pete. Definitely a party band. Their genre? soul, funk, blues and rock. And, yes, people were dancing.
And then followed by Teenage Rust on the outdoor stage.
Thanks Cindi for inviting me…It was a great time with a BFF.
Have a great week-end!!
April 16th, 2015
“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” hank rosso
With that in mind I headed south from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to meet my friends, Cindi and Ross, for a night of fundraising in Ocean City, Maryland.
It is so interesting to see this town at this time of the year. It is so quiet, but not for long. Beachgoers will be here soon enough and they will be creating their memories at the beach. This most southern part of Downtown Ocean City is where Trimper Rides is located. It was just featured in Strange Inheritances. Trimper Rides is a family owned and operated business located in prime real estate in O.C. Not to see the lights and the laughing and screaming visitors is a sight to be seen.
For a few years…I will call them, the movers and shakers in Ocean City, Maryland, have been diligently fundraising for a much needed hospice facility in the area. Together they are building the funds in order for construction to begin. They need $5,000,000. Already they have $3,000,000 thanks to the generosity of all in the communities.
“Hospice patients most often choose to remain at home. However, a growing number find that at the end of life they are unable to manage alone or need more than a frail spouse can provide. Suddenly, home is no longer the safest place to receive hospice care.” Coastal Hospice at the Ocean will serve the Lower Shore region. For more information, please visit http://www.coastalhospice.org. Or, please call Maureen McNeill, the Director of Development at 410-641-5481.
Unreal to see the award winning Boardwalk this quiet!! Inside Harrison’s Harbor Watch the mood was anything but quiet. It was a festive event with about 225 in attendance.
Harrison’s Habor Watch is located at 806 S. Atlantic Ave., overlooking the Inlet and Assateague Island. This is the southern end of the Boardwalk.
Having fun while raising funds…the main focus of the evening. Blindly choosing a bottle of wine…$20. Raffles!
The live entertainment was by Lauren Glick and Mike Armstrong.
Seventeen of Ocean City’s restaurants brought their “A” dishes to this event. Each station was paired with a unique wine complementing the food.
Oysters to start with were from Harrison’s Harbor Watch. Plump, salty and cold!! We are by the water so having them to start our evening was a no brainer.
Sushi from OC Wasabi. This was a popular station, to say the least.
My love affair with Fried Green Tomatoes continues. Having these ones from Sunset Grille, topped with Crab Remoulade, well, what can I say….awesome!!
They had just brought out the warm crab dip from Crabs to Go…paired with a light Prosecco.
One of my favorite tapas of the evening….Embers/Blu Tuna Tartare Tacos, and, Smoked Salmon Napoleon. The tuna, the lime, the cilantro and the presentation…great.
Touch of Italy has been in Ocean City for the past year. Love that they always take their time to teach their customers about what they offer.
Hooked offered a terrific combination of Basil Scented Tuna.
Barn 34…what a great job!! Two complete different offerings. The stuffed dates…the combination of salt and sweetness. Never fails. Can’t wait to have them again. The shrimp stuffed with cheese were also awesome!!
Spring Lamb from the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. I like mint sauce vs. mint jelly, though. Very good indeed.
I usually do not eat eggs for breakfast, but deviled eggs are a different thing altogether. These were Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs!! The Cucumber Cups with Spicy Crab Dip….can’t wait for summer. This was presented by Seacrets!
My last tasting was of Crab Guacamole served with Fresh Tortilla Chips from the Captain’s Table.
Sweet Ending Desserts!!
Sweet Dispositions offered: Pecan Diamonds, Key Lime Tartlettes, and White Chocolate, Macademia Nut Cookies!!
Desserts by Rita had assorted Cupcakes!!
Wockenfuss Candies….Now, take a look at the elegant Chocolate Covered Strawberries!!
Tasting, sipping continued for a few hours. It was a total success!!
Cindi, Ross, and I decided that it was time to hit the road…..but not before Cindi showed us that Wine is a Girl’s best friend!!
Note: It was about 9:30 p.m….look at the Boardwalk!! Not one person.
Waiting for Summer 2015!!
June 25th, 2014
I think you will like this!! Fig Tree Studio travels around the Eastern Shore providing 1-hour classes to day care and community centers. Ages 10 months and up!! Supplies are included, affordable art lessons; prices depend on how many kids end up participating in the art lesson.
10 students and under-$25
20 students and under-$35
30 students and under-$45
40 students and under-$55
50 students and under-$65
More than 50 students, please contact them for a price.
Fig Tree Studio’s schedule caters to the needs of the center, whether its a one session, weekly, or monthly class.
For detailed information and any questions you may have, please contact Erika Ritlling, 443-523-7656. You shoud visit the website http://www.figtreestudioberlin.com. On Facebook you may find it as Fig Tree Studio.
JULY ART CLASSES – Fig Tree Studio will be providing art classes at the Worcester County Arts Council located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin, Maryland, for the month of July. Your kids will have a great opportunity to create during the summer. All classes include supplies. Sign up and show up!! You may book a class by visiting the above mentioned website.
The following classes will begin the first day of July :
RHYME WITH ART – Ages 2-4. Price $6.00. 4:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.
July 1 – It’s Raining It’s Pouring – These little artists will learn basic watercolor techniques by creating a scene from this famous nursery rhyme.
July 8 – Itsy Bitsy Spider – Little artists will construct a spider using construction paper and other materials.
July 15 – Down in the Meadow – Little artists will create a family of fish using tempera paint and other tools to create a texture pattern.
July 22 – Humpty Dumpty – The little artists will create their own Humpty Dumpty using contact paper and paint.
July 29 – Alphabet Song – Little artists will create their initials using stamps made from fruits and veggies.
ART AROUND THE WORLD – Ages 5-13. Price $12. 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
July 1 – Creative Alphabet – Little artists will gain inspiration from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and create their own alphabet using inks and brushes.
July 9 – Circles in Art – The little artists will create a mandala using a variety of mediums.
July 16 – Mexican Masks – Little artists will use their imagination to travel to Mexico and create a collage inspired by the tradition of the Day of the Dead.
July 23 – Faces on the Pole – The little artists will create their own 3D pole inspired by North American totem poles.
July 30 – Light Your Way – Little artists will create their very own Chinese lanterns.
July is around the corner….have a great day!!
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.
July 27th, 2013
 
Lucky if you are visiting the Delaware and Maryland beaches on this gorgeous week-end!! No humidity, bright blue skies and perfect temperatures. If you are driving from Virginia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding areas, you are probably going to take Rt. 50 East. And, you will probably be stuck in traffic. The beaches are at their height of the season and that’s what happens.
A tip!! Stop at The Big Owl Tiki Bar in Kent Narrows. Take Exit 42, no matter which way you are going. The actual address is 3015 Kent Narrows S., Grasonville, MD 21638. Tel. 443-827-6523. Website? http://www.thebigowl.com. It opens every day of the week for lunch, dinner, coffee, and drinks. They do have live entertainment. For example, tonight, Saturday, 7/27, Levi Stevens Duo will be playing at 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and The Big Money Band will be playing on Sunday, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. You can check the schedule on the website above mentioned.
The Big Owl Tiki Bar literally sits on the water. Gentle breezes, and an awesome scenery as you watch the fishing boats go by.
Michael and I stopped for a bite to eat on the 4th of July week-end. Yes, we were crazy enough to be on the road and to also be stuck just like I told you. But a little detour made our trip certainly more enjoyable.
We both had the fish tacos. They were grilled, moist, and totally delicious.
The Big Owl has a following and it gets crowded, but that is part of the fun.
They have Happy Hour all day on Monday. Then, Tuesdays through Thursday, the Happy Hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
I think you will certainly like it!! So, have a great week-end!
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