December 20th, 2015
I big shout to Doggies at The Beach for taking such good care of my little Diva, Miss Addy. Doggies at the beach is a 3,500 square foot indoor, cage free doggie day care. It is Miss Addy’s home away from home. While visiting Doggies at the Beach she met Santa. I know what her expression is telling me, but I am glad she went along with the program. Doggies at The Beach is located at 18806 J. Williams Hwy. in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-644-8200. They have 24 hour human supervision and even web cams so that you can follow your precious pooch. Grooming is also available. They are on Facebook, as well. Check them out because they are always hosting events and very much involved in the community. Jim and his staff are very caring and obviously they love dogs!! Please visit http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
This would be a great stocking stuffer for your dog. Your pooch will love these Tail Bangers made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, eggs, canola oil, fresh ground peanuts, honey, cinnamon, with a vanilla yogurt coating. Tail Bangers are made in Millsboro, Delaware, about 1/2 hour from Rehoboth Beach. The company has gone big, a success story. I have not visited but can’t wait to do so. You can find Tail Bangers at Doggies at The Beach, Candy Kitchen, Pet Stores in the area and even the UPS store at the Safeway Shopping Center. I took them as a gift to my friend’s dog, Dale, in Bluffton, South Carolina and they were a big hit. So, I decided to try them myself. They smell so good. I took a bite and they were not bad at all. After all they are made with all natural ingredients. Tail Bangers is located at 24546 Betts Pond Rd., Millsboro, DE 19956 You can find them on Facebook and Twitter. Website? www.tailbangers.com.
Another great stocking stuffer for those that love to cook and for your favorite foodies are these Sea Salts made right here on the coast by SoDel Concepts. There is the Bay Spice, the Summer Lemon Zest, and the Black Pepper Fennel. You can get these salts at any of SoDel Concepts Restaurants from Lewes to Fenwick Island. For the locations of the restaurants, please visit http://www.sodelconcepts.com.
Another perfect gift….a book, the perfect companion. Truddi Chase was from Maryland. Her story was made into a movie years ago, base on her first book When Rabbit Howls. The movie was called Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase. It was an autobiography about her experiences after being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Truddi was interviewed by Oprah. Her story is a fascinating one of survival after been sexually abuse from age two. She coped by developing 92 personalities. She never integrated them so she lived with them all of her life until she died in 2010. Her second book has just come out thanks to her daughter, Kari, who lives in Lewes. This second book is more whimsical. All art work is by Truddi and the different personalities. The name of the book is The Creature of Habit. You can get it at http://www.truddichase.com
Or, you may also get it at http://www.amazon.com.
Have a good one!! TTYL
July 12th, 2015
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” charles dickens
The Village Improvement Association, or VIA, as it is commonly known, invites players of all levels to participate in their 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, September 21st, at The Peninsula. This event will benefit the VIA’s local charitable outreach programs.
It is a well established golf tournament with golfers from all over the region participating in a day of fun and relaxation that benefits programs throughout the greater Rehoboth Beach area.
The Peninsula is located on Delaware’s Indian River Bay at 26937 Bay Farm Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966. It is the first private Jack Nicklaus Signature Design venue in Delaware. Take a tour by visiting http://www.peninsula-delaware.com/golf.
The tournament will feature prizes for men, women and mixed groups, the longest drive, closest to the pin and other categories. Preston Motors Boulevad Ford will offer a car as the prize for the “hole in one” contest. There will also be door prizes and raffles.
In addition, the event will include a Continental Breakfast and a Southern Barbecue luncheon.
The cost is $125 per person. For additional details or to register, please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
For questions concerning the event, please call Shirley Fleegle at 302-226-1681
Let me tell you about the VIA. First of all, it is a unique women’s civic and charitable organization located at Boardwalk and Grenoble Place in Rehoboth Beach; off the Boardwalk. When women get together they get things done. The VIA is a member of the Delaware State Federation of Women’s Club (DSFWC) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).
This orgazination has done so much since 1909 when it was first organized. It is still committed and dedicated to their mission of supporting the needs of the local community.
The VIA is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Following are some of the contributions of this powerful women’s organization:
The establishment of the Rehoboth Beach Library.
Provided parks with shrubbery, flowers and trees.
Provided the Boardwalk with lights, the iconic benches, water fountains, the original Bandstand, and refuse cans.
They also began a successful mosquito campaign.
Restored Cape Henlopen Lighthouse replica.
Helped with the formation of the Rehoboth Art League and Sussex Gardens Club.
They spearheaded a war bond drive to buy a bomber for the Air Force.
Established nursing scholarships.
Purchased Beach Wheels to provide beach access to the disabled.
The list goes on… Please visit http:///www.rehobothbeachvia.org/accomplishments
Throughout the year their events are very well attended. They also have a cookbook, which by the way, I do have. Delicious local recipes from the members of the Village Improvement Association.
So gather your golfing friends for a day of golfing at The Peninsula.
It is a beautiful day at the DE Beaches!!
August 13th, 2014
The mission at The Cancer Support Community Delaware is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. It is the only organization in Delaware dedicated exclusively to helping people cope with and manage the emotional aspect of cancer. The professionally led programs provide emotional support, education and hope. Best of all, all of the programs are offered free of charge.
4th ANNUAL WINGS OF HOPE KICK-OFF
Today, Wednesday, the 13th of August is the official kick off date for the 4th Annual Wings of Hope…the Campaing of Hope. This prelude to the much anticipated Butterfly Release that will be taking place on Saturday, September 13th.
Businesses and organizations throughout Sussex County will be selling seeded paper buterflies to honor friends and loved ones impacted by cancer.
Epworth United Methodist Church, Grace United Methodist Church, All Saints’ Church, Dimitra Yoga, Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Tomato Sunshine and Surf Bagel are just a few of the locations selling butterflies.
Beauties and Butterflies — Salons Suporting Cancer Support Community Delaware chaired by Drexel Davison of Bad Hair Day? includes over a dozen beauty salons participating in the Wings of Hope by selling butterflies. For a complete list of butterfly sales locations, please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org/wingsofhope.php.
Thousands of paper butterflies will be displayed at the Wings of Hope – A Butterfly Release on 9/13 on the grounds of the Medical Arts Building at the Beebe Health Campus on Rt. 24 in Rehoboth Beach.
This very special celebration of life is highlighted with the release of 250 live Monarch butterflies in recognition of Sussex County friends and neighbors impacted by cancer. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the admission is free. The event will also feature vendors, demos, refreshments, and children’s activities.
For more information about the Cancer Support Community Delaware and the Wings of Hope, visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org, or, call 302-645-9150.
Have a great day….sun is coming out!!
April 15th, 2014
My friend, Jody, invited me to go to Independence for a Fund for Women Fashion Show and fundraising event. Did not know where Independence was and did not know about Fund for Women. Arriving at Independence on a beautiful Sunday, last week-end, I was so surprised to find this 55+ community tucked away on Rt. 5 near Millsboro. Independence Hall Club House is located at 29762 Oliver Wolcott Dr., Millsboro, DE 19966. And, what a beautiful club it was.
As it usually happens, when women get together with a purpose, then something does get done. It happened that way when in 1993 16 women who became First Founders vowed to recruit 1,000 Founders, each contributing $1,000 to fund a $1 million endowment to be held at the Delaware Community Foundation. The goal was reached and now more than 1,300 women and men have become Founders. Since 12/31/13 the endowment has surpassed $3.1 million.
 
When you donate $1,000 to this organization, you pledge to pay $200 for 5 years. So, you don’t have to pay it all at once. The Founders love to hear the bell ring every time a new Founder has joined.
Kathy Kiernan was greeting guests. She was with the Development Dept. of Fund for Women. All are volunteers! You can find more about Fund for Women by visiting http://www.delcf.org/ffw. If you have any questions, please email: TheFundFor Women@yahoo.com.
We arrived with enough time to take part in the raffle, and get a few bites to eat.
The caterer was Patty’s located at 517 South Bedford St. in Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. 302-253-8692. Website? http://www.pattys.comcastbiz.net. They were finishing setting up and had available all kinds of light bites and tastings.
The Runway was ready, but before the Fashion Show, there was some shopping to be done. The shops in the Fashion Show also had their tables around the room where we could do some shopping at great prices.
Introductions were made and Cheryl Mitchell from Lunch with a Purpose was the Moderator.
Through the course of the Fashion Show we learned more and more about Fund for Women. It is managed by a Board of Trustees made of women from all three counties of Delaware.
Their beliefs: “All women and girls have intrinsic value. We believe in giving back. We accomplish more collectively than as individuals. We believe in the responsibility of women’s philanthropy.”
With that in mind, the music started, the women, were dancing on their seats, and the models were great. It was so much fun with a lot of impromptu “runway acting”. The ladies modeled clothing from Azura, Candlelight Bridal, CraZy LadyZ, Deanna’s, Josephine’s Daughter, Coolspring Cottage, Lady Fenwick, Twila Farrell, and Simply Dressed.
 
 
 
The afternoon ended with the special occasion dresses from Candlelight Bridal in Millsboro.
Note: The next event will be Art from My Collection to Yours on May 1st at the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, in Wilmington, Delaware. The Fund for Women and Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts will be partnering for an art auction event. FFW Founders and local community members are invited to donate, from their own collections, works of art such as framed paintings, sculpture, ceramics, hand-made jewely, and more. The proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will benefit both organizations. Want to donate or want more info? Plese contact Ginger Ward, Next Million Chair, at Ginger.Ward@ubs.com.
Southern Delaware…..you are amazing! Ring, Ring, Ring….the bells kept ringing!
September 26th, 2013
There is a chill in the air and I love it. The Second Season at the Delaware Beaches, bring so many events to the coastal area….but, what about those surrounding towns in Southern Delaware…they are busy!!
GEORGETOWN
Friday, 9/27, Saturday, 9/28, Sunday, 9/29 – “Les Miserables” by Possum Point Players at 441 Old Laurel Rd. in Georgetown, Delaware. Shows on Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s show starts at 2 p.m.
For tickets call 302-856-4560, or visit http://www.possumpointplayers.org. For general info., please call 302-856-3460
MILTON
Friday, 9/27 – Paranormal 101 Class starting at 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at The Milton Historical Society, when they host Rick Coherd, CEO and founder of Delmarva Historic Haunts. This will be an introductory class about paranormal events, activities, and investigation. There will be a presentation and item demonstrations.
If you have been curious about the paranormal or interested in learning more about it, you might want to start with a class like this one. There are other future public paranormal events that are planned for Milton. Location? 210 Union St. The cost is $15 with all proceeds going to benefit the Milton Historical Society. Light refreshments will be served. More info? Please call 302-684-1010.
Saturday, 9/28 – Annual Milton Antique Show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. – This 6th Annual Antique Show will feature more than 25 quality dealers offering a wide variety of antique items including furniture, decorative art, paintings, home goods, toys and games, and memorabilia.
The show and sale will take place outside, next to the Milton Historical Society at 210 Union St. For more info., please call 302-684-1010.
Saturday, 9/28 – Boats, Buttons, Beans, & Beer!! – Walking & Brewery Tour in Milton from 10 a.m. until Noon. The Milton Historical Society and Dogfish Head Brewery provide a joint historical walking tour and brwery tour in Milton.
Milton was originally known as the “Head of the Broadkill” and enjoys a rich heritage. The walking tour reviews the town’s early history and includes a lively discussion of the ship captains and seafaring men who called Milton home.
The tour will also include a history of the King Cole Cannery, part of the site where Dogfish Head Brewery is located.
The tour will last about 2 hours. From 10 a.m. to 10:45 walking outdoors, 11 a.m. until Noon…the Brewery tour. The walk will cover a little over a mile. Sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes are required. ID is required for the beer tasting after the brewery tour. The tour is limited to 15 people. The cost is $5 for non-MHS members and free for members. Reservations are required so hurry up and call 302-684-1010.
MILLSBORO
Saturday, 9/28 – 1st Annual Corn to Run – 5K Run/Walk at the East Coast Garden Center and the Cordrey Center, located at 30366 Cordrey Rd. in Millsboro. This unique 5K is a 3.1 mile course that will wind throughout a 200 acre corn field across from the East Coast Garden Center. Proceeds will be donated towards their young gardener program, which encourages elementary students to get outdoors and engage in healthy and productive activities. The race will start at 9 a.m. Registration and more info., please visit http://www.seashorestriders.com.
Saturday, 9/28 – Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. East Coast Garden Center and the Cordrey Center, located at 30366 Cordrey Rd. in Millsboro. More info? Check http://www.eastcoastgardencenter.com.
ROXANNA
Saturday, 9/28 – Indian Summer Toy & Train Show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Roxanna Fire Hall located at 359943 Zion Church Rd., in Roxanna, Delaware 19945. Admission is $4, children 10 and under are free. For info., please call Bill at 302-537-0964 or Dave at 302-682-4652.
OCEAN VIEW
Saturday, 9/28 – BBQ for Center for the Inland Bays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at James Farm, Cedar Neck Rd. in Ocean View. Music, pumpkin decorating, hay rides, fresh oysters and BBQ. The Cost? $35 For more info., please call 302-226-8105 or visit http://www.inlandbays.org.
BISHOPVILLE, MARYLAND
Last Friday of the month means PIG ROAST at Em-ings located at the Corner of 113 & 610 after the Selbyville, Delaware Exit. More info? Visit http://www.em-ings.com, or call 410-352-5711….Pig roast until it is all gone!!
Have a good one!!
July 26th, 2013
In memory of NAU-GWA-OK-WA (Lydia E. Clark), who died in 1859. She was the last of the Nanticoke Indians in Delaware and Eastern Maryland to speak the Nanticoke language. The memorial was erected by The National Society of Colonial Dames in Delaware in 1927. It was tucked away on a corner road in Oak Orchard; just by itself and it did attract my attention.
A visit to the Nanticoke Indian Museum a few days later was another “serendipity”…not looking for it but finding fortunate discoveries by accident.
The Nanticoke Indian Museum is located within the Nanticoke Indian community. It is not far, at all, from the beaches. It is on Rt. 24 on 27073 John J. Williams Highway, near Oak Orchard and Millsboro. Tel. 302-945-3400. Website? http://www.nanticokeindians.org.
For years I have driven past this museum. I looked at it and continued on. This time, I stopped.
Mr. Sterling Street was in the Museum on that day. I introduced myself and asked if I could take pictures. He gave me permission, but not before he mentioned that I could take all the photos I wanted, but not from the eagles. I was curious and asked him to pardon my ignorance. He said that the Eagle is sacred to the Nanticoke Indian….it flyes the highest and therefore closest to God.
 
Many years ago I knew Butch Coursey who was a Nanticoke. I have not seen him in many years, but Mr. Street told me that he is still around and that Butch had attended school in the building which is now the Nanticoke Indian Museum. He even brought photos out. There are 2 rooms full of artifacts and information. The library houses a large collection of Native American books, photos, and video presentations. The public is welcome to use the library.
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, from Noon until 4 p.m. It takes no time to get there. And, it is only $3 for adults and $1 for children.
The Nanticoke Indian Museum is the only Native American Museum in Delaware. It is also a National Historic Landmark. Every artifact, carving, pottery, basketry, traditional clothing, and tool has been found in the community and offer glimpses of the complex traditional ways of the Nanticoke Tribe.
 
The portrait of Chief Little Owl caught my attention. If you have visited Bethany Beach, then you must have noticed the Totem Pole that welcomes all visitors to Bethany. That carving is paying hommage to the Nanticoke Indians and, specifically, to Chief Little Owl.
The 2013 Annual Powwow is taking place from September 7th through September 8th. A powwow is a gathering of Native people. And, for the Nanticoke Indians is a time to teach us more about Delaware’s first inhabitants.
So, if the weather is too cool to sit on the beach, and if it is rainy and the shoppers are making you crazy…think about the museums that are scattered throughout Southern Delaware. They are very doable…and let me tell you….kids would love the Nanticoke Indian Museum.
Have a great week-end.
April 25th, 2013
It really was a great evening on Wednesday, 4/24, when Jody, Donna, and I took off for a cooking class with Paul Cullen at The Cordrey Center located in Millsboro, Delaware. We were looking forward to great food and music. We had heard that the previous event was so much fun and a sell-out.
Now, I was a little worried, since I have been counting fats…and calories too. It would be very interesting…pasta…olive oil; you know what I mean.
A little reception with wine and friends. I only knew a few people.
 Bonnie (Paul's wife), Jody, Donna Paul Cullen has his own wine label. Both, wine and music, were for sale on Wednesday.
Louie and Frank from Frank & Louie’s located at 58 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, arrived with cheeses and Italian delicacies….They are the Bascio Brothers who are on their own and waiting for you to come to the store and check them out. Their tel. 302-227-5777. You can find them on Facebook.
Maria DeForrest was taking the professional photos of the evening. Please check her out at http://www.deforrestphotography.com.
So let’s get started…we all got the recipes…Paul does not measure; it is a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
Paul had fixed an Antipasti Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette. The salad consisted of Romaine, fennel, radishes, cucumbers, red onion, salami, and sharp provolone. The dressing took no time to make with Paul mixing the white balsamic vinegar, Virgin olive oil, stoneground mustard, a dash of salt and pepper. Simple, tasty, and so easy.
 
Next course was Ricotta Cheese Crostini with a Balsamic Drizzle…..the key for making the homemade Ricotta Cheese is to stir constantly to keep the milk and half and half from burning on the bottom of the pan.
 
The next course was Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Pancetta Chive Sauce. Plenty of Italians in attendance at this event. They liked them!! Paul did make this dish look easy. To tell you the truth, I would have made such a mess in my kitchen!
You have to work in batches…bring out the potato ricer…make a mess!!
Knead until dough comes together…form into a ball, divide and roll each piece between hands.
Cut and place them in boiling water and as soon as they float, they are ready!!
The Pancetta Chive Sauce was easy and was done in no time…key ingredients? Butter and Olive Oil!
Paul took a little break from the kitchen while we were all enjoying our food and played a little music for us. The evening was flowing well. Everyone was relaxed, taking it all in.
And one more dish…making pasta dough for Ravioli. Again, Paul made it look easy. The necessary ingredients of unbleached flour, eggs, salt….and have fun on the counter.
The ideal is a pasta machine for roling and cutting the dough. And, a glass of wine in front.
 
On this photo, Paul shapes the ravioli and then will use a glass to cut them. He likes the round shapes.
His simple sauce called Grandma Tags Fast Sauce consisted of San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, shallot, basil and olive oil.
 Bonnie watching the sauce. And then it was our turn to taste again….So good!! Bonnie told us that she never has to cook. Paul does all the cooking at home!!
The evening went quickly..2 hours in the middle of the week with friends…perfect!!
Note: Please check Paul Cullen’s website http://www.paulcullen.net for more information and other events.
Also, please visit The Cordrey Center’s website at http://www.thecordreycenter.com. They have already on their schedule…trips, classes, events, activities and even a cruise!!
Have a good one!!
April 23rd, 2013
It was supposed to have been just one signature event….but the public wants another one. “Tune Your Palate” is an innovative cooking class from former Bad Company Bassist, Paul Cullen.
 
Paul artfully blends his passion for cool music, jazzy wine and divine cuisine into one signature event. He will demonstrate how to make his Italian cuisine, such as handmade ravioli, gnocchi and ricotta cheese. All this while pairing his delicious wines and playing an intimate concert to finish the night.
The Cordrey Center, a garden event venue, is located at 30366 Cordrey Rd., Millsboro, Delaware. 19966. It will only take you 2 turns off of Rt. 24. The event is from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. For reservations, please call 302-945-5853.
The evening will have an added bonus with an artisan cheese tasting/demo with Andy Meddick of Morgan and Gower Cheesemongers of Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Also available will be handmade breads from Old World Breads.
The first event was a success; this second one should be a sellout, as well. Talk to you later!!
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