July 20th, 2010
“Real Food, Real Farmers, Real Community”. This is the first time, this summer, that I have gone to the Farmers’ Market, here in Rehoboth. Buy fresh, buy local is their motto; yes, freshly picked or produced within 24 hours of the market.
It was crowded and hot, hot. The weather is unreal but we were all there. The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is located right behind the Chamber of Commerce, by the roundabout, and behind Grove Park.
Besides seeing some familiar faces I was able to see the representation of some of Rehoboth’s favorite restaurants.
For more information, please check their website, www.rbfarmersmarket.com to see the vendors, calendar, newsletter, recipes, liks, map and contact information.
Remember that this market is on Rain or Shine every Tuesday from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m.
Now check out the market; flowers, vegetables, breads, salsas, etc. etc.
Have a great day. Stay away from the heat…and talk to you later….
July 18th, 2010
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I have been moving around a bit this summer; Delaware Beaches, Boulder, Colorado, Puerto Rico, South Florida and for the past few days I have visited Atlantic Beach, Florida.
Atlantic Beach is the first town in the First Coast. It is located in Duval County, next to Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach. Around 13,500 people reside in this unique beach town.
The city of Jacksonville has the esteemed honor of having the largest urban park system (over 80,000 acres) in the U.S. Approximately 50,000 acres have been acquired and placed into conservation parklands. Local communities, like Atlantic Beach, and Jacksonville Beach have partnered in order to secure the acquisition of vital salt marshes that meander through the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
Atlantic Beach exudes small town charm and intimate seaside tranquility. The beach is unbelievable; wide and gorgeous, never ending.
Throughout that northern coast I could not believe how accessible the beaches were to the public.
Atlantic Beach is really small; the center of town is just a few blocks long. Restaurants, shops and bars welcome its visitors. Guess what? No parking meters.
As I walked around the streets of this beach village I could not help to think of the term I hear people mention that have resided in all these coastal towns of Florida; “it was like old Florida used to be”. I finally saw what they meant.
The towns is simple and attractive. The ocean front homes on Atlantic Beach are classic beach homes. Life along the coast; “laissez faire” kind of living. Breathing that salt air, early morning walks, riding bikes, getting a suntan; just thinking about it puts me in that kind mood.
I met Sophie on the beach. She was just strolling with not a care in the world. Sophie was a ferret. She was so friendly and definitely, cute.
I am back in Delaware now, but cannot forget the feeling that Atlantic Beach gave me.
Talk to you later…..you know I will…
Note: Some information for my post was taken from www.preserveflorida.org.
July 17th, 2010
This Village by the Sea is a town that has something going on no matter what season.
Following are a few of the activities and events that will be happening this week.
Sunday, 7/18 – Sunday, 7/25 – USTA Boys’ 18s & 16s National Clay Court Championships at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, located on Atlantic Avenue. It is an all day event.
Tuesday, 7/20 – Saturday, 7/24 – Shark Feeding at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandoway House Nature Center located at 142 South Ocean Blvd. For more information, please call 561-276-2076.
Friday, 7/23 – Block Party in the Pineapple Arts District with Cool Reggae Music, from 7 until 10 p.m. This event is part of the Summer Nights on the Avenue. They are summer evenings in Delray Beach, on the Avenue, that range from outdoor movie presentations to full-fledged theatre productions.
Friday, 7/23 – Gallery Walk on Atlantic and NE 2nd Ave. from 7 until 10 p.m. Artists open their galleries for an extended period of time. Refreshments and music.
Saturday, 7/24 – Narrated Tour of Historic Delray Beach. Location: Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. The tour takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. It starts at 11:00 a.m. Tour 10 historic sites sponsored by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion Hisory. $15 for adults and senior citizens and free for under 18 years of age.
Sunday, 7/25 – Palm Beach Chamber Music Summer Concert Series at 2 p.m. at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Call 800-330-6874 for info. or visit www.pbcmf.org for a full schedule.
In Boyton Beach – The beachtown north of Delray Beach
Art-Sea Living is a shop/studio catering to the artsy side in all of us. One of a kind! It carries eclectic, unique and creative items some of which are made by Florida artists.
They are located on 1628 South Federal Highway, Boyton Beach, FL 33435. Tel. 561-737-2600. Website is www.art-sealiving.com.
The next Art Camp sessions are:
7/20 – 7/23
7/27 – 7/30
8/3 – 8/6
8/10 – 8/13
Pottery Painting – Take your kids or your friends and paint pottery in their studio. Some shop, some paint and some do both.
Summer hours for pottery painting are: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat from 10 – 4 p.m.
Thursday – Paint pottery at night from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Sunday – Noon – 4 p.m.
If you are in Delray Beach, Florida have a great week. Talk to you later….
July 15th, 2010
Bethany Beach is definitely a family town. I hope you get a chance to visit and enjoy its restaurants, activities and entertainment.
Please remember that Bethany Beach Yoga is at the Boardwalk and Bandstand on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Drop in fee. Please call 302-537-7838 or visit www.bethanybeachyoga.org.
Friday, 7/16 – Annapolis Blue Grass – Bandstand Performance at 7:30 p.m. This is a 5 piece band.
Saturday, 7/17 – The Fabulous Dialtones – In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7/18 – Accoustic Dialtones - In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. This is a rock & roll show.
Please note that The Fabulous Dialtones are a classic rock cover band based in Washington, D.C. They feature accoustic and horn-powered top 40 hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
They were formed, originally, by employees of MCI Telecommunications in 1996. These musicians play a lot of favorites and a few originals.
Have a great week-end.
Talk to you later….
July 14th, 2010
One of my favorite pastimes, in case you have not realized that yet, is eating. Not just eating, but trying new foods and restaurants that are innovative and creative. Who wants to eat the same old boring food day in and day out? Whether I am at the Delaware Beaches, Delray Beach, Florida, Puerto Rico, Boulder, Colorado, Baltimore, Maryland and in between I am looking for a little adventure in eating.
Yesterday, Cindi and I decided that lunch could be a nice time to catch up on what has been going on in our lives. Better to do that while eating.
Liquid Assets has my favorite mussels. I had a craving for them. You have seen me try mussels lately everywhere I go. Well, Liquid Assets mussels are the best, in my book. I think second place would be a little Italian place in Georgetown. But, every time I get to try them in other places my thoughts go back to the ones at Liquid Assets; just delicious!! No comparison.
Liquid Assets is located at 9301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Tel. 410-524-7037. Website is www.LA94.com. Make sure to visit the website to check events, recipes and to find out what’s new in the wine and liquor business.
I just saw a new Vodka called Bakon Vodka. It is a potato vodka, which is the vodka you would need to drink if you are on a gluten free diet. Apparently, it is smooth, and slightly sweet. No strong burn or aftertaste. It has a savory bacon flavor with a clean crisp finish. Interesting.
As I entered Liquid Assets again, I had to ask myself; if I did not know any better would I think I am at a liquor store or a restaurant? The place is unique, no doubt about it. I have not seen one like this at the Delaware Beaches.
The first room definitely gives you the aura of the liquor store but immediately you get to notice the big bar and tables around it; sofas amidst barrels and wine bottles.
There is another dining room that will transport you to a wine cellar, maybe in your own home or in another country. This dining room is probably more conducive to quiet conversation. It has its own bar, as well.
Cindi and I got comfortable and our waitress proceeded to let us know what specials were on the menu that day.
We decided on a bruschetta for the table that was made out of peaches. Loved it. Had a good kick to it.
Cindi had the orzo salad with kalamata olives and chilled canteloupe soup. I had a taste of the soup and it was very refreshing. It was definitely good.
Of course, I had the mussels and they were as good as ever. I loved the pieces of chorizo, the broth and, of course, the bread.
A coffee to finish our meal and before we knew it, it was time to say “adios”. Until next time.
Great getting together with friends. What would you do without them?
Have a great day!! Talk to you later….
July 12th, 2010
An invitation to spend the afternoon on the bay is something that is always appreciated. You forget how beautiful the Delmarva Peninsula truly is.
On that water, on that gorgeous day, Shelley, Michael, Erica and I took off to enjoy what this area is known for; nature, marshes, birds, fishing, Assateague Island, the ponies, and of course, the restaurants and bars on the bay.
The bay that we were navigating is called Assawoman Bay and it is really defined as a lagoon that is found between Ocean City, Maryland and mainland Delaware. It is huge, gorgeous and the playground for everyone that enjoys water sports.
We decided to make it all the way past Ocean City and see if we could see some of the famous ponies on Assateague Island. It takes a while to get there but nobody minded.
Our Captain, Shelley, was doing very well. We have had some crazy trips in the past so Michael and Erica were not sure how this one was going to turn out. But, they were surprised and pleased.
Assateague Island has about 37 miles of beach. It is a barrier island off the coast of Maryland (Ocean City) and Virginia. Already the day trippers were there.
I was not sure if were going to be able to spot the ponies; finally, at a distance, we did. They were so beautiful. Assateague Island National Seashore has about 300 ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Those ponies we saw were really enjoying the solitude the island has to offer. The ponies have been there for about 300 years. The earlier ones had solid coloring; a good number now have brown and white patches due to interbreeding with new ponies in the last 100 years. For more information, please visit www.assateagueisland.com/wildlife/pony.htm.
We did have a target on your sights; that being Seacrets. If you have been coming to Ocean City, I am sure that, at some point, you have visited this entertainment complex.
I remember when it first opened up so many years ago. Then the expansions started and today the place has over 25 plus bars and restaurants. Music and entertainment are their specialty.
Seacrets is located on 117 West 49th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Tel. 410524-4900. Website is www.seacrets.com. On Facebook, Twitter, Myspace.
We were coming by boat. You have the choice to dock your boat or anchor out and the Tipsy Water Taxi could pick you up. That’s exactly what we did. The Tipsy Water Taxi works until very late in the evening. It was so easy and they were great.
The beach bar is well, the place to be. Tables inside the water and drinks brought to your table or to the floaters.
The idea is to feel like you are on an island. They have Jamaica on their minds but it really could be any island on the Caribbean.
On Sunday, it was crowded by anyone’s standards but after the big holiday week-end, it was more toned down.
I was surprised that our food was very good. Seacrets is so big that I wondered how they could handle such big crowds.
The Jerk Chicken, was delicious. That was a starter but I could have put those pieces of chicken on top of one of the salads, as well. The Mediterranean Bruschetta was very tasty and the pita bread was warm. Greek Salads for all of us but I had skirt steak on mine and the steak was cooked to perfection.
We went to talk to the “Hat Mon”. He has been with Seacrets since 1991. His specialty? The art of palm weaving. In the summer he is here, at Seacrets, and in the winter he is in Florida, at Capt. Hiram’s Restaurant & Marina and Key West Inn at 1601 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Hat Mon weaves hats, bowls/baskets, purses, marlins, sharks, you name it. Another location where you might find him is at the Green Turtle Club in Abaco, Bahamas, www.greenturtleclub.com.
His new website is www.hatmon.com. His telephone is 410-251-9650.
One of the drinks ordered; the house specialty, was Pain In De Ass. This drink has multiple layers of frozen Rum Runner, which is blackberry and banana liqueurs with a kick of gold rum, and Pina Colada. It was well received.
It was time to listen to some music and I have to admit it; once you are there, it is contagious and when that music started you could not help but move your feet to that rythm and feel the sand between your toes.
Seacrets is patroled by the Peace Police. They make sure that while you are in their property you behave and look decent. No hats backwards while you are walking through the restaurants and bars. Only at the beach bar you can then turn the brim towards the back.
In the bathrooms, at least in the ladies room, once the door is closed, you will see signs asking you “Where is your drink?” And, what to do if you have left your drink at the table. With everything happening in our societies they are giving you the warning that you should never leave your drink unattended.
I thought Seacrets was a lot of fun on Sunday. I was impressed on how well organized everything was. The only thing I would suggest is to have someone attend to the bathrooms. Some needed care.
We left Seacrets after 7:00 p.m. and the ride back home was amazing. Gliding through the water was so peaceful; we were happy and as I looked at our faces, I notice that we were smiling.
Talk to you later…you know I will…
July 10th, 2010
I have bought corn everywhere, here, at the beaches, and don’t get me wrong, it has all been pretty good. But, it is only when I buy it from Freeman’s that I really fall in love with it, time and time again.
Last summer I mentioned that I have even sent this corn to Puerto Rico; a small fortune but worth it since they do not have this type of corn there.
Freeman’s corn is located on the road that is parallel to Rt. 1. That road is 1D but it is also called Plantations Rd. He is at the corner of Robinsonville and Plantations Rds.
You cannot miss Freeman’s Corn since you will see plenty of cars stopping starting at about 11:00 a.m. It is a family operated business. The orange bins will be filled with other produce, as well.
But, their haywagon truck holds the most important bins; that beautiful corn; clean, kept cool, and no blemishes.
Friendly and cordial making chit chat with their customers; that’s what I like so much. The older man that has been there for years asked me if I was sending corn this year to PR. Not sure yet, was my answer, since the person that loved it the most is no longer there.
One vegetable that attracted my attention yesterday was the white eggplant. I had never seen it. It was beautiful.
Apparently eggplants got their name because they used to come in only one color; white. Hanging from the plant they looked like eggs.
The original white eggplant is now very trendy; smaller than the purple, supposedly, more tender. The skin is tougher and must be peeled. They are available seasonally.
Freeman’s corn is also at the Farmers Markets every week in Lewes at the Lewes Historical Society Complex on 110 Shipcarpenters St., on Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon and on Tuesdays at the Rehoboth Farmers Market located at Grove Park by the round about, behind the Chamber of Commerce, from noon until 4 p.m. These markets are held rain or shine.
So what can I say about Freeman’s corn that I have not said? Well boil, bake it, grill it and really enjoy it this summer. It looks like a great crop.
Talk to you later…
July 9th, 2010
What’s Going On at the Beaches? A lot. You can pick and choose and here are a few things that might be of interest to you, whether, a resident or a visitor.
Please note that Betty’s is now open for lunch, from Noon until 4:00 p.m. so if you are shopping at the outlets or going to see a movie; just remember that this restaurant has been received very well. Betty’s is located at 8585 Coastal Highway #23, right there at Midway Shopping Center. For more information, please call 302-645-6160 or visit www.bettypureandsimple.com. On 3/17 I posted a blog on this restaurant. All you have to do to see it is go on the left hand side of this blog and click on the month of March and scroll down to the date.
Saturday, 7/10 – Addiction and Subtraction. A jewelry show opening at Heidi Lowe Gallery on 328 Rehoboth Ave. in Rehoboth Beach. For info. please go to www.heidilowegallery.com or call 302-227-9203.
This is a very innovative jewelry studio and I wrote a post on 9/20. If you are interested in seeing it please click on the month of September on the left hand side of this blog and scroll down.
Saturday, 7/10 – Good For You Market Cheese Class. What goes around becomes a rind. We know what’s inside; let’s explore the outer edges. $35/person. The location is on Rt. 9 West., Lewes. Call 302-684-8330 and class stars at 1:00 p.m. On June 22nd I wrote a post on Good for You Market so all you have to do to see it is click on the month of June and scroll down to the date.
Saturday, 7/10 – Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Check out downtown galleries from 6 – 9 p.m. as part of Second Saturdays Art Walks presented by Mosaic, a gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth Beach. Need more info? Please visit www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
Saturday, 7/10 – Delaware Seashore Sandcastle Contest at the Delaware Seashore State Park, South of Dewey Beach. Free but daily entrance fee to the park applies. 9:30 a. with prizes awarded at 2:00 p.m. Rain date 7/17.
Saturday, 7/10 – Touch-A-Truck – A benefit for the March of Dimes at Rehoboth K-Mart on Rt. 1 from 10:00 until 2:00 p.m. Trucks for kids to explore as well as entertainment, raffles and refreshments. $5 for children 2 – 12 and free for everyone else. Info. at www.touchatruckde.com.
Saturday, 7/10 – The 14th Annual Running of the Bull, Noon, at the Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach. More info? Please visit www.thestarboard.com.
Sunday, 7/11 – Race – 10th North Beach 5K. For more info. please go to www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com
Thursday, 7/15 – “The Way We Were” – Join the Rehoboth Historical Society in a lively discussion of immigration trade, and culture in 17th Century Delaware, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
Learn about who the early colonists were, where they came from and where they have gone; who traded with them and what was going on in the rest of the world while Delaware was coming into being.
This program is presented in conjuction with the exhibit “Captain John and Sarah Avery: A 17th Century Family on Delaware”s Frontier.
Please RSVP by calling 302-227-7310 for the presentation which will be free to members and non-members are asked to make a $3 donation.
Have a great week-end!!!
 
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