April 26th, 2014
Plenty of activities and events going on this gorgeous week-end at the Delaware Beaches. Whether you attend any of them or decide that a week-end of dining, shopping and strolling is more your cup of tea….then go for it because when you are at the beach you need to relax and slow down.
MILFORD – A picturesque and historic town. Downtown Milford is hosting the Bug & Bud Festival from 9 a.m. until 4 p.nm. Join in the fun; this is the 11th year this event has been taking place along the Mispillion Riverwalk. This is a celebration of Arbor Day. The City of Miford’s designation as a Tree City, and Milford’s role in the ladybug’s designation as the State Bug of Delaware. There will be live entertainment, kids games, free giveaways, a ladybug costume parade, art shows and over 150 food and craft and community vendors., paddle boat rides, and plenty of more fun.
Take time to stop and visit the Milford Museum.
It is a beautiful building that used to be the Milford’s Post Office. Location 121 Walnut Street. Free admission! Call 302-424-1080, or, visit http://www.milforddemuseum.org.
LEWES – Walking Dunes Hike at Cape Henlopen State Park. It starts at 11 a.m. until Noon. It is a free program and the perfect day for a walk on the dunes. Ages 7 and up with an adult. Meet a the Seaside Nature Center and then go to other locations around the park. Call 302-645-6852 for more info.
The Seaside Nature Center is open daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Borrow-a-Bike program is available from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Park entrance fees are in effect. More info? Please visit http://www.destateparks.com.
Saturday, 4/26 – 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. is Historic Lewes Farmers Market Hoedown – Party ‘Till the Cows come Home!! Tel. 302-644-1436. This is a rip roarin’ good time party at the Officer’s Club at Cape Henlopen State Park. It celebrates the community and the producer-only market that welcomed over 50,000 visitors last year. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
DEWEY BEACH – In just about an hour, at 9:30 a.m. Doodles in Dewey will be starting. It is a fundraising event for Food & Friends. Location? Off Saulsbury Street entrance into Dewey. Until 3 p.m. but then after beach activities will also begin. Please call 301-467-5523 or visit http://www.doodlesindewey.com.
1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. – First Annual Dewey Beach Bacon Fest will begin. Tour participating retailers and taste amazing bacon concoctions. Leave your diet home for a few hours….bacon is in!! Please visit http://www.idewey.com for more info. or call 302-227-7796, 302-227-6779.
Have a Good One!!
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!
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 29th, 2014
I am looking forward to Groundhog Day just as much as to the Super Bowl. Super Bowl Sunday is not the only the only event going on. Phil will come out of his burrow and, hopefully, will not see its shadow. Could not handle 6 more weeks of winter. Lots of events happening while waiting for Phil to come out. Please visit http://www.groundhog.org.
Federal Donuts, from Philadelphia, came to my house this past week-end and they were so good. My favorite? The Cookies & Cream. Federal Donuts offer Coffee, Donuts, and Chicken…people line up for hot donuts right out of the oven…your choice if you want chicken or not. Please check them out at http://www.federaldonuts.com.
We have balmy winters in Southern Delaware. The beaches is a great place to enjoy a snow event. Fresh snow….the surroundings are quiet. This morning was such a day.
So, my “rescued” Heinz 57, Addy, decided it was time to go outside…..Oh, I don’t thik so.
This is more like it…I think so.
Waiting patiently for spring!! Talk to you later.
 
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.
June 1st, 2013
 Florida Mangoes Hot weather, blue skies….the beach. This one is for the diet concious!
In Rehoboth Beach, Giant is my source for mangoes, 4 for $5…in Florida, they are plentiful, and most of the time free for me. And, when I was growing up in Puerto Rico, practically every house had mango tree and I would, literally, sit with a bag of mangoes in front of me and start eating them. No knife needed, either.
 Giant in Rehoboth Beach Mangoes Mangoes are native of India. They are the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world.
Local Delaware strawberries are small, sweet and delicious…..so why not a little Mango Mania and Strawberries?
MANGO MANIA SMOOTHIE
1 cup fresh mango chunks, chilled
3 tsps. lime juice, unstrained and chilled
1 1/2 cups strawberries, fresh sliced and chilled
12 oz. diet gingerale, chilled
Put mango, lime juice, and strawberries in the blender and whirl until smooth.
Tilt the blender and gradually pour gingerale downside to avoid too much fizz.
Pour into a neat, tropical looking glass and serve.
 Hand painted glass from TaDa in Historic Berlin, Maryland
 
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