March 10th, 2014
For some time my friend Debbie has been telling me to stop at Dolce on one of my road trips. And, that’s exactly what I did the other day. It was cold and gray as it has been practically all winter, so entering Dolce in the Downtown Milford brought a smile to my face. Bakeries and coffee shops are a great combination. This is a trip worth taking. Only about 25 minutes or so north of Rehoboth Beach.
The heart and center of Milford is the Mispillion River which runs through the town. Main Street is Walnut, and Dolce is located at 36 N. Walnut St., Milford, DE 19963. Tel. 302-422-5760. Website? http://www.dolcebakery.com. The bakery is open everyday, but closes on Sunday. Their busiest day is Saturday.
The owners are Chuck Stanko and George Carroll. Besides delicious baked goods which by the way are all made in house from scratch and without any trans-fats, they also offer soups accompanied with a home baked roll. They also serve breakfast sandwiches, as well. You can visit the above mentioned website to see what soup Dolce will be serving on the day that you might want to visit.
For customers, Dolce offers comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.
Dolce entered the 2014 Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival and were awarded 2 First Places and one Second Place. This is not the first time they have won. It has happened year after year.
The Gooey Chocolate Cookie….you see it here on my plate. It looks very simple, but once a bite is taken you will be hooked. That cookie took the First Place on the Cookie Category by a Bakery.
Another First Place was their Stick in the Mud Brownie. This chocolate brownie is topped with marshmallows and then topped with a chocolate ganache.
The new Philadelphia Butter Cake took the 2nd Place in the Bakery category.
It was great meeting Chuck and he graciously let me take photos. Check the cupcakes.
The Cheesecakes! And, Strawberry Granola Bars!
Other baked goods like the Bear Claw and Croissants looked so good!
I sipped my coffee which was exactly what I needed…a pick me upper late in the day. I had to go but I will be back….Milford is one destination I am interested discovering further.
Dolce is open from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
January 18th, 2014
“Almost every culture has a mystique about pearls that are magical or divine.” joan frense-mulholland
Pearl enhances a woman’s skin like nothing else. All you have to do is wear them….people will notice.
Up the road from the Delaware Beaches, just about 20 minutes or so from Rehoboth Beach, is The Pearl Lady, located at 4 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor in the town of Milford, Delaware. The entrance is around the corner from the Mispillion Art League. Tel. 302-228-2287. Website? http://www.the-pearl-lady-studio.com. She opens Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. If that does not work for you, just give her a call and she will be glad to make an appt. Is that easy!!
The Pearl Lady Studio’s website is pretty interesting….What Joan’s is all About, the different pearls, and their care.
In her studio, Joan gives her full attention to her customers. You can speak to her in English or French.
Her designs are all about enhancing the natural beauty of the pearls…they speak for themselves.
It is that time of the year….Valentine’s Day is around the corner and with so many weddings taking place at the Delaware Beaches, it is good to keep the Pearl Lady in mind for those gifts that are part of the celebrations.
Talk to you later…have a great day!!
November 16th, 2013
“Milford is a community with respect for its past and great promise for the future.” It is undeniable the spirit of renewal in the town of Milford. Trees, street art, Victorian lampposts are lining the streets…the beautiful Riverwalk. The city is involved with the Delaware Main Street program, revitalizing the downtowns through historic preservation. The town is lucky to have so many of its residents that are on board and full of enthusiasm as Milford becomes a destination in Southern Delaware.
One of such artists and mentors is Scott Angelucci. His Studio & Artists’ Gallery is located in a building on the corner of Walnut Street and Park Avenue. This building is also the home of the Mispillion Art League. Scott Angelucci’s Fine Woodworking Studio is located at 7 Park Avenue, with the Stained Glass Studio and Artists’s Gallery at 4 Park Avenue. Tel.302-422-4533 Website? http://www.angeluccifinewood-stainedglass.blogspot.com.
Years ago Scott Angelucci made for my husband a humidor. This time I was picking up a custom compass box, also commissioned by my late husband. Scott’s work is amazing.
Angelucci Studios & Artists’ Gallery serves as a gallery for local artists displaying their works of art, and it is also Gail Angelucci’s Stained Glass Studio.
Both, Gail and Scott are very welcoming and easy to talk to. Gail was already working on a stained glass piece, Scott was ready to show me the gallery.
I thought this would be the perfect post at this time of the year when we are trying to find gifts that are unique and personal.
The basket weaver…
Photography printed on aluminum…”Under the Pier” by Gervasio Ruiz
Atomic Arc-Work’s by Travis D. Carter. He repurposes old parts found in his travels, building sculptures and metal furniture.
Gypsy Fox Jewelry by Elaine Pataky. Elaine has lived all around the U.S. She has a formal education in Fine Arts, Interior Design and is a flower show judge for National Garden Clubs. Her medium has become jewelry; working as a wire-sculptor, using semi-precious stones and glass and crystal beads.
Steve Childers is a wood turner. Besides his beautiful work, Mr. Childers “Viewing Stones” give you something to think about.
“Viewing Stones are adminired and exhibited as works of art in their own right. Consequently, they are always displayed in isolation.” Each is unique, and perceived differently by the viewer. Using your imagination, the stone can be a mountain, an island, an animal? You decide.
Jacob’s Gems….a disability, that did not stop him. Paper shredding with a note, perfect for packing material and fillers.
A painter with a disease….also not stopping him, either.
Scott can give you a tour of his gallery any time. Shopping in Downtown Milford is best from Thursday through Saturday.
Scott’s humidor!!
Scott’s wine boxes!!
And, my late husband’s Compass Box…he would have loved it!! The main wood is Tiger Maple, Dark Wenge is the dark trim wood which grows in the Congo River. The ligher compass rose is Yellow Heart from South America. The repeating inlaid design is cherry, maple and walnut. Inside rim is Zebra Wood and grows in Africa. Thanks Scott!!
October 22nd, 2013
The Second Season at the Delaware Beaches is a great time to go out and about and discover the towns surrounding the beaches. The cool weather, blue skies and no traffic let visitors and residents move around Southern Delaware with ease.
I am discovering Milford, Delaware, which is north of Rehoboth Beach. It only took about half hour to get there. For some years, Downtown Milford has been going through a revitalization, which brings residential streets in small towns back to life.
The Mispillion River runs through Milford. It is the heart and center of this town, where galleries, shops and theater are for everyone to enjoy.
The Mispillion Riverwalk is a greenway space that preserves the town’s waterfront. Milford has over 2 centuries of shipbuilding and at one point there were 7 shipyards located along this walk. Between 1680 and 1927 they produced over 600 wooden sailing ships.
So, it was not surprising to find out that 6 permanently displayed boat sculptures were unveiled this summer, all decorated with the theme of Milford’s “River Town”, “Art Town”, “Home Town”. The inspiration was the “Augusta”, a private yacht built in 1927 at the Vinyard Shipyard. In 2010 it was restored to its original beauty. I found it resting for the winter.
Local artists mentoring art students have produced the following sculptures that can be enjoyed while walking through Downtown Milford. They are bright and bring a colorful touch to the streets.
The morning scenes in Home Town…historic Bethel AME Church, coffee shop morning crowds…scenes melt together symbolizing connectivity.
River Town. Home Town…the glass mosaic highlights the Walnut Street business district and the Riverwalk Boatyard.
Art Town….bold and graphic with water flowing underneath.
River Town…river dwellers, clouds, and plant life.
River Town, Art Town, Home Town…one side shows the whimsical bridge connecting rural and urban Milford. Another side shows the Santa House, farmers market, cyclists on the Riverwalk.
River Town…dedicated to the historic shipbuilding industry, honoring 7 major shipyards.
Have a great day!! Please note that the best days to visit Milford are Thursday through Saturday. The Museum is open on Sundays too.
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