April 5th, 2010
No, my friend, Shelley, will never be accused of not having too much food. Yesterday’s get together in the name of Easter was no different.
It was not traditional Easter fare and definitely not a brunch. We arrived at her farm as the stillness and beauty of the early evening descended upon us.
Barbecue on, oysters and clams steamed, cheeses and drinks and off to settle ourselves on her open porch and verandas and witness the beauty of a Delmarva sunset. We did not need music; the frogs were serenading us with their sounds and as the skies grew darker, they got louder.
Roasts on the barbie, seasonal veggies, salads and sorbet. Ahh…so good, and better yet, enjoyed with family and friends.
Talk to you later….
April 3rd, 2010
A Brunch is the perfect start for any day, but Sunday is the day we usually pick for this type of eating. Here, in Rehoboth Beach, a lot of the restaurants will be serving brunch on Easter Sunday just like everywhere else.
But why is it that we have this obsession with brunch? Is it because we are too lazy to cook on a Sunday; kill two birds with one stone? Breakfast and lunch? To tell you the truth on Sunday, I want to keep it simple. You can call it anything you want but to me having a good, full bodied, cup of coffee, seasonal fruits, baked goods and Rapa Scrapple, is what I would call the perfect brunch.
Rapa Scrapple? What is it? Well, it is one of my favorite breakfast meats. Rapa is the brand name and to me there is no other like it. Scrapple is a pork product and the company is in Bridgeville, Delaware. Two brothers started this company in 1926; Ralph and Paul Adams. The plant is still in Bridgeville and it is the largest producer of scrapple in the world.
I had the first taste of Rapa Scrapple in the island of Exuma, Bahamas, in 1974. We were visiting friends and they had brought scrapple from Baltimore, MD. I have loved it ever since and my family is a big fan, as well.
My favorites are the original and the hot and spicy. I like it thin and crispy; definitely, not mushy. I hope Missy is reading this blog, because I know she likes scrapple as much as I do. She might even comment on the blog.
I also like scrapple sandwiches. Thin bread, not toasted and a little bit of ketchup, would make it the perfect scrapple sandwich.
Mark your calendar because this year’s Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville will be Friday, October 8th and Saturday, October 9th. For more info. please visit their website www.rapascrapple.com.
Living at the beach, usually means that you have a couple of guests at your house from time to time. I know that I go the extra mile when I have guests. I really do want them to feel welcomed. So how do I make them feel special? Read on…
Mimosa
Chilled champagne and orange Juice. If you do not have time to squeeze your orange juice, the market has great choices. Just get a good one. Put 1/2 and 1/2 in champagne glasses and serve.
Kir Royale
A bottle of chilled champagne or sparkling wine. This is such a simple and timeless drink.
1 part creme de cassis
5 parts Champagne
Pour creme de cassis into a champagne glass and gentley pour champagne on top.
Easy Caramel Rolls
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2 loaves frozen bread dough, thaw out and cut in pieces and placed in a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
Melt:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsps. milk
1 small package vanilla pudding (not instant)
Pour over dough. Let it rise for about 3 hours.
Bake for about 30 minutes.
Let it stand a few minutes and then turn out on a board, cut and serve.
Ground Ham on Pineapple Slices
Combine:
2 cups cooked ground ham
2 tsps. prepared mustard
4 tsps. mayonnaise
8 drained pineapple slices
Spread mixture on the pineapple slices. You want to put enough on each one to make a mound but cover the whole pineapple slice.
Bake slices in a greased pan in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes or so.
The combination of the ham and pineapple is delicious. It is a quick meal, as well. Very versatile; not just for breakfast.
Enjoy it with friends; it tastes better that way….Happy Easter!!
April 2nd, 2010
I took off with Paula last Monday and we drove, north, in the State of Delaware. Thank God I went with her because she is a native of the State and knows the ins and outs of all roads in the state, especially Wilmington and adjacent towns.
One store that I have been meaning to visit is called Everything but The Kitchen Sink. I have been on their e-mail list since last year when I saw that they were offering a gluten free cooking class.
When I started this blog, I really wanted to visit the places I was going to be blogging about. It is the only way to really express my honest opinion. It, definitely, is my judgment.
The Kitchen Sink offers a unique shopping experience. It is one of those must stop shops for everything; the store lives up to its name.
The Kitchen Sink is located at 425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE 19707. The Tels. are 302-239-7066, or 800 731-7066. The website is www.thekitchensink.com. The owner is Missy Lickle, but I did not meet her. I met Suzanne Edgar, who is the Manager. I told her that I wanted to write about the store and she graciously told me I could wander around and take pictures, as well.
The Kitchen Sink is in the Brandywine Valley, minutes away from Centreville, Greenville, Winterthur and Longwood Gardens. This area is called Hockessin and even though it is a little bit of a trip for us here at the Delaware Beaches, it is not a bad drive and definitely, a change of scenery. Driving time is about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Hockessin is in New Castle County, Delaware and its chief industry is mushroom farming.
The Kitchen Sink opened in 1977, when its owners purchased an old hardware store that had stoned walled bins for grain and coal storage. Since those days the store has grown both in size and popularity. It has a second floor loft, where railcars were onced winced up to dump the coal below.
The store looks beautiful. On the first floor you will find the bridal and gift registry; beautiful china, crystal, silverware. Not only for the bride, but for yourself, as well. Crisp linens for the table, kitchen gadgets; everything you can imagine to prepare a fabulous meal.
On this first floor, it is also where you will find their “kitchen”. Yes, they offer cooking classes. The second cooking class will be Monday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m. and the cost will be $60.00. Please call the above telephone number to reserve your spot. This class will be Journey to Asia, which will include exotic dishes made just for you by their local chef, Nanek Oei, who is back from Indonesia. The menu for that class will consist of Pumpkin & Coconut Milk Soup, Crab Meat Fried Rice and Crispy Wontons with Ground Pork and for dessert you will learn to make Tapioca Pears with Bananas in Coconut Milk. Please check the website above mentioned because you will be able to see what a beautiful website they have and read about their story. A schedule of cooking classes and events is also posted on the website.
On Thursday, 4/8 from 10 to 6 p.m., Friday, 4/9 from 10 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, 4/10 from 10 to 3 p.m. there will be a Silver Restoration Event. You may bring your silver for a free estimate on repairs. Silver, brass, copper, pewter, nickel and gold are all professionally restored. More info? Please call 302-239-7066.
On the second floor of this special store is a corner just for children. You will find Christening dresses, silver baby cups, stuffed animals, puzzles, games and wind-up toys.
Another corner will be one designated for personalized stationery. A wide selection for every occasion. An InScribe calligraphy machine will be able to turn an ordinary invitation to an extraordinary and unforgettable one.
The Bed and Bath coner is especially popular at this time of the year since a bedding sale is under progress until 4/3. Pamper yourself with a soothing sachet, slippers, or an elegant pillow. Or, maybe fine soaps, lotions and body oils.
Looking for garden gadgets, pottery and whimsicals for your yard? It is also found upstairs, at the Kitchen Sink.
So many beautiful things for the home. A wide assortment of rugs were hanging from the railings.
So, if you are looking for something special or just a relaxing way to spend a day, visit this store. You will definitely find something to lift your spirits here; indulge, spoil.
Have a great Easter Week-end!! Enjoy the weather…Talk to you later…
April 1st, 2010
Perfect weather this Easter week-end is attracting many visitors. I went to downtown Rehoboth today and was so surprised to see it so crowded and finding parking was a little tricky. But, it did feel like summer; kids running around, dogs all over the place, the smell of french fries and the buckets of popcorn. Best of all, we were not wearing coats.
If you ask me what to do in Rehoboth, the first time you visit our beaches, I would have to tell you to visit the Rehoboth Beach Museum. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. It will give you insight in what this community is all about.
The Museum is offering a special reduced admission rate for Friday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 4th. On those days admission for a group of up to 2 adults and 2 children will be only $5 and each child will receive an egg with candy inside. All children under 12 are free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
The special rate honors a Rehoboth Beach tradition from the days when the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse was still standing. Families would trek to the lighthouse, bringing picnic lunches and rolling eggs down the great sand dune around the lighthouse. The Museum invites you to go and see a replica of the lighthouse, and learn about the boardwalk and shipwrecks. Vintage bathing suits and post cards are on display.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., near the traffic circle with the lighthouse and the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center. Parking is free. Museum hours are Friday, 10 – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 – 3 p.m. More info? Please call 302-227-7310.
I wrote about this Museum on 2/19/10. All you have to do is go to Archives on the left hand side of this blog and click on February and scroll down to that date.
Sunday, 4/4/10 – Happy Easter!! Sunrise Service at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, sponsored by the Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches. For more information, please call 302-227-2109.
Easter Sunday Brunches:
Big Fish Grill located on 20298 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-Fish. Website is www.bigfishgrill.com. Brunch is from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. I wrote a post on this restaurant on 1/23/10. To see it, all you have to do is go under Archives on the left hand side of this blog and click on January and scroll down to the date. Please note that this restaurant has a gluten free menu, among other allergy related menus.
Summer House, located on 228 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tel. 302-227-3895. Website is www.summerhousesaloon.com.
Cafe Sole – Brunch is every Sunday and Easter Sunday’s Brunch will have lamb, ham and other specials in addition to the regular brunch items. Cafe Sole’s brunch is from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. They are located on 44 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-7107. Website is www.rehoboth.com/cafesole.
I wrote a post of this restaurant on 9/1/09, so if you would like to read it, please go to Archives on the left hand side of this blog and click on September and scroll down to the date. This is a restaurant that has a gluten awareness.
Have a great Easter week-end….enjoy all those activities….but most of all enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the beaches…
April 1st, 2010
Dewey Beach is a town that parties all summer long. It takes a rest after New Year’s and now that is well rested, it is opening more and more every week-end. This is what in store for this Easter week-end.
Friday, 4/2/10 – Happy Hour at the Rusty Rudder located on 113 Dickinson St., Tel. 302-227-3888. Happy hours will be on going from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a free buffet.
Friday, 4/2/10 and Saturday, 4/3/10 – It is the Delaware Music Festival. Venue will be Rusty Rudder located on 113 Dickinson Street, Dewey Beach, and the tel. is 302-227-3888.
The Delaware Music Festival will be celebrating its 8th year in Dewey Beach. There will be 30 Delaware bands on 4 Stages and No Cover!! To see what bands will be performing, visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com/demusic/fest. You will even be able to see performers listed by venue.
Sunday, 4/4/10 – Happy Easter!! – Also at the Rusty Rudder there will be an Easter Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. An Easter Egg Hunt, will start promptly at 2 p.m. More info? Please call 302-227-3888.
Happy Easter to all!!….Talk to you later….
April 1st, 2010
Taking advantage of the beautiful weather that is upon on Lewes has outdoor events not to be missed. Lewes, a true gem, is gearing up for Easter week-end.
Thursday, 4/1/10 – First Thursday – Celebrate Lewes Life from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Event location: The Historic Lewes Commercial Area. This is really a street fest when participating merchants will leave open, for extended hours, their businesses on the first Thursday of the month. In-store specials and activities, as well as musical entertainment. This evening event is sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, 4/2/10 – Great Delaware Kite Festival at the Cape Henlopen State Park, near Lewes. It is a Good Friday tradition, sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware State Parks. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and the festival starts at 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It is free, but fees for some competitors and park admission applies. More info? Please visit www.leweschamber.com or call 302-645-8073.
Saturday, 4/3/10 – Osprey Festival at the Cape Henlopen State Park from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Cape Henlopen State Park is near Lewes. Games, crafts, children’s activities and hayrides to the osprey observation points will be available. $5.00 per person plus remember that there will be a park admission fee. For more info. please call 302-645-8983.
Sunday, 4/4/10 – Happy Easter!! – Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach in Lewes. It is sponsored by the Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches. More info? Please call 302-227-2109.
Have a Great Easter Week-End? And, enjoy the weather, the flowers, the flowering trees, etc., etc. Talk to you later…
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