May 11th, 2012
The book, Dewey Beach History & Tales, is just that, the history and the tales of a town and its residents. The people responsible for this book did not want to lose all the information; they compiled the book with photographs. It is very interesting. If you love Dewey, you will really enjoy this book.
Dewey’s slogan is; “Dewey Beach, A Way of Life”. But, at the turn of the century it was mostly known for its Rural Way of Life. The people that came to Dewey to live, farmed the land or lived the rural lifestyle.
My husband was telling me that he had vacationed in Dewey probably 59 years ago. First, his family would have to take the ferry across the Chesapeake Bay. At that time, in Dewey, there were small dunes and cottages in between them. They would have to go to the center of the town, near the Bottle & Cork, to a central well in order to get water.
How times have changed. Dewey has the advantage of having the Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. It is the perfect playground for the young, the matured, and the young at heart. And it is the source of inspiration for artists and photographers.
Saturday, May 12th, the Dewey Arts Fest will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Bay at Dagsworthy Ave. It is a free event, sponsored by Dewey Business Partnership.
The event is expecting plenty of juried artists and crafters to display jewelry, painting, glasswork, quilting, woodwork, photography and mixed media.
The Dewey Arts Fest will also have face painting, balloons, food, music, raffles, giveaways and an art-themed kids’ moon bounce.
A Magic Show? You bet. At 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m.
After the festival, community group, Friends of Dewey, will host Wine and Waves, an all-ages bonfire, from 4:30 to 9 p.m., on the beach, at Dagsworthy Ave. The event features a Bring Your Own Bottle wine tasting.
Dagsworthy Ave. bayside will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday. The parking restrictions will begin tonight, Friday. Free parking is available throughout Dewey.
I don’t think it is going to rain. But, just in case, the rain date would be on Sunday, May 13th.
They are hoping this event marks the beginning of many in the years to come. For more info., please visit www.deweybusinesspartnership.com.
Have a great time!!
May 11th, 2012
It is a gorgeous day at the Delaware Beaches; a little cool but great for strolling through Historic Lewes, Delaware. If you are in the area please have your quarters ready since meters need to be fed.
There is an Italian Festival going on in the Historic District of Lewes; a Fun Friday Event taking place today, Friday, practically all day. Specialty shops will feature Italian themed merchandise and some will even have Italian refreshments.
From 11:30 until 3:00 p.m., Carole & Len Wolek will be playing the accordion and mandolin while strolling the street and restaurants.
The restaurants, by the way, will be selling a wide variety of favorite Italian foods.
Sunday, 5/13 until September, 15th, on Sundays, you can practice Yoga with Dimitra at Canalfront Park, located right in the heart of Downtown Lewes at 211 Front St. 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Bring your mat or towel. Check Dimitra’s website www.dimitrayoga.com. You can find Dimitra Yoga on Facebook, as well.
Have a great day!!
May 10th, 2012
Jewelry trends seem to take us across the board. Depending on the occasion; a red carpet affair, or real life. Some pieces are really far out; others almost bearly there, making a subtle statement.
 
It is that time of the year; Mother’s Day, graduations, and weddings. Accessories can make a simple outfit look fantastic.
 Argentinian Designer; mixed metals, copper Vacationing in Rehoboth Beach? Then check out Studio S with 2 locations in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, within walking distance of each other. One is larger than the other. But get this; 60% of its jewelry is designed and made in Ocean City, Maryland.
Downtown Rehoboth Beach is great for walking and the shopkeepers are a friendly bunch. I met Susan, who works at Studio S, and after talking for a bit she told me that she was half Puerto Rican. She recognized my accent.
I was having breakfast with Jody and Debbie when we decided to stop at Studio S. You know how it is, checking things out in Rehoboth Beach before the crowds come in. I did not know that store was even there. They opened about a year ago. This location is at 70 Rehoboth Avenue, Unit 101. Tel. 302-227-5465. It is at First Street Station. The other location is at 301 Rehoboth Ave., Suite D. Tel. 302-227-5262. That location is at The Shops at the Pearl, where Cultured Pearl is located.
You can find Studio S on Facebook as Studio Jewelry Silver.
 Wallets too cute to pass. Melissa and Christopher Vaxmonsky are the owners of Studio S. Melissa designs all the jewelry that is made at their Ocean City, Maryland, shop and workshop, located at 9927 Stephen Decatur Hwy. F #10. Tel. 410-213-9752.
 
It was so nice of Melissa to talk to me for a bit. The store was sort of busy for a Monday morning. She told me that everything started with a sewing machine when she was in college. Both, she and her husband, finished their studies, worked, had a family and continued to create pieces of jewelry.
60% of their jewelry is made in-house. The other is brought from overseas. Melissa handpicks personally all of that jewelry, choosing specific designers and pieces with customers in mind.
Studio S also not only engraves jewelry pieces sold by them; they service the community with engraving available for pieces brought into the store by customers, as well as trophies.
I found that this particular store covered all age groups. It even had jewelry and watches for the guys.
Studio S also has artwork by local artists. Bags, scarves and purses that were colorful and fun for the summer.
 
The store is comfortable with subtle lighting.
The Delaware Beaches are very casual. It is that atmosphere that we love the most. From the beach to cocktails and then dinner. If you have your daughters and friends visiting, some of the fun necklaces and bracelets they are going to love.
 Beach fun Necklaces  Beach Fun Bracelets
Studio S does not advertise. It is all about word of mouth. Just like what I am doing right here.
I don’t know if something has caught your eye….if it did, then, you know what to do….Have a great day!
May 10th, 2012
I had the t.v. on. Just listening to the noise, really. Then, I heard them say something about this little boy who had been diagnosed with such a rare syndrome that only 13 children in the United States have it.
When they showed Ryan, he was smiling and looked like the happiest kid on earth. He will be 5 this summer. He has 2 other sisters.
This information I am giving you was taken from http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120429/news01/204290314/fundraiser-held-berlin-boy-raresyndrome. Click on it and meet Ryan.
He was born with Chromosome 4Q Deletion Syndrome, the deletion of a portion of the fourth chromosome. It is so rare. He does not speak, walk or crawl and his needs are those of a baby.
Chromosome syndrome features are low muscle tone, gastrointestinal reflux, hearing and vision problems, large head, small feet and short limbs compared to torso size, according to www.rareshare.org.
Little is known about the syndrome. There is no specialist in the U.S. The closest one, Dr. Eugene Strehle, is in England. Ryan’s parents would love to take him but the trip is too expensive.
Their insurance coverage denies many of Ryan’s everyday needs. Even getting his wheelchair was a fight.
From his parents:
“He is very definitely our little gift. I can’t imagine not having him in our lives. God gave us this special boy” his mother said, as her husband, standing beside her, finished her sentence. “And we accept it.”
How can you help? The first Ryan’s Hope Fundraiser is scheduled for May 12th from Noon until 9 p.m. at the American Legion located at 10111 Old Ocean City Rd., Berlin, MD 21811.
Ryan will be there with his family as guests enjoy a horseshoe tournament, disc jockey, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, bingo and dinner at 4 p.m., catered by Em-ings Barbecue.
Tickets cost $10 for children and $25 for adults. The funds raised are for Ryan’s medical expenses fund. Call 443-880-8398 or 443-497-0636.
So, if we all thought we had a bad day at some point during the day….that was pretty insignificant, wasn’t it?
Talk to you later.
May 8th, 2012
I cannot believe I am putting this recipe again on my website. It finds itself in the blog again, because it is sooooo good. Well, if you don’t like coffee or curry, then skip this post. You can probably make it without it, but, it won’t be the same.
So, I found myself in the mood for comfort food. It has been windy and cloudy this afternoon in the Delmarva Peninsula. The weather has been changing and a stormy night of rain awaits us all.
“Comfort foods may be foods that have a nostalgic element either to an individual or a specific culture.” They have flavor, color, and are easy to prepare. Comfort foods mofidy or affect our moods.
The recipe is not an original of mine. It was found on a Southern Living Magazine. I have claimed it my own, since I have changed it to be gluten free. To tell you the truth, not much needed to be changed. The cup of breadcrumbs was the main ingredient that needed some alteration. That was not a problem. Just crush gluten free crackers; enough to make crumbs.
Sweet ‘n’ Saucy Meatloaf
For the meatloaf:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pount pork sausage (I used Jimmy Dean’s. It is gluten free.)
1 cup breadcrumbs (made with gluten free crackers)
1 large egg, beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (I forgot to get it, so I used dried.)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine all the above, 10, ingredients.
Shape into a loaf and place in a lightly greased baking pan.
Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Make the sauce. After the 30 minutes of baking the meatloaf, pour 1/2 of the sauce over it and bake another 45 minutes.
Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion chopped
1/2 cup ketchup (Heinz is gluten free.)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar (I used Spenda Brown Sugar Blend)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce (It is gluten free.)
1 tablespoon instant coffee
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
You see how easy this recipe is? If you think that the pan in the oven needs more sauce, then you know what to do. You can also add a bit of more beef broth to the pan.
You can dress up the mealoaf with greens and mashers. Or, do like I did and add a side of buttery acorn squash. Remember to save sauce to drizzle over the meatloaf.
This recipe serves about 4 people with leftovers.
Enjoy and make it your own…talk to you later.
May 6th, 2012
It is now evening and as I sat down to write this post, I was thinking that it was really a nice Sunday. It started with an early breakfast in downtown Rehoboth Beach with a friend. Then, I went to see what was going on at The Pottery Place where Doggies at The Beach had organized a fun event to raise money for the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA.
I have mentioned Doggies at The Beach often. It is where I leave my, rescued dog, Addy, when I go away. I do so with total confidence that she will get the best care. This is a cage free facility with 24 hour human supervision. They are located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
Jim, who is the top dog at this facility had organized this event. It took place at The Pottery Place, located at 20717 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Tel. 302-227-1660. Their other location is in Fenwick Island at Fenwick Sunshine Plaza, 1500 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Tel. 302-539-3603. Website http://www.potteryplaceperks.com.
Another sponsor was BIN 66 Fine Wine & Spirits with 2 locations. One, next to The Pottery Place at 20729 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). This is their Highway One Flagship Store. Tel. 302-227-6161. Their other location is in Downtown Rehoboth Beach at 301 Rehoboth Ave. at The Shops at The Pearl. Tel. 302-227-6966. Website? http://www.bin66.com.
And, free hotdogs, cooked on site were offered by Bethany Blues Lewes. Bethany Blues Lewes is located at 618285 Coastal Highway (between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach). Tel. 302-644-2500. Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. Eric was cooking and the grilled hotdogs were perfect!!
The proceeds from this fun event were for the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA. It is located at 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE. Tel. 302-856-6361. Website? www.delspca.org. When you open the website it will show two locations in Delaware. Click on the Sussex County Shelter. You can see what dogs are available and their story online.
This shelter has been so great in promoting their dogs. You can also find them on Facebook at Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA. They have tons of events to raise awareness and funds and to find their adoptable dogs their forever homes. The facebook page will give you updates and keep you informed as the dogs get adopted. They are doing an amazing job. The volunteers are caring and, definitely, animal lovers.
Today they had one cat at the event, but they have plenty at the shelter.
Their dogs were:
Fozzy, aka Fozzy Bear – I fell in love with him. He was so gentle and so funny. Very well behaved. If you want to check him out, and read his story, go on the website above mentioned and he is there as Fozz-35.
Valentino was so cute and full of energy. You will find him on the website as Valentino-102.
Beetle was very interested in my hotdog. He can be found at the website under Beetle-213.
 That's Valentino with the Volunteer Phineas & Ferb were found together and what a pair they were!! Obedient and amazingly calm. They will need to be adopted together. You can read more about them on the website as Phineas & Ferb.
People were mingling and having fun. Some brought their dogs and were having their pictures taken at the Party Booth.
This little dog was sitting in the lifeguarding chair posing like she did that every day.
Definitely, a diva…check her nails!! The perfect pedicure.
What surprised us the most was the arrival of Reggie, the potbelly pig. He came with its owner who had adopted Reggie from the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA. He was so sweet and so friendly!! He also is used to dogs since there are a few in his household.
What is left to say? Well, animals bring joy, peace, and serenity to its owners. It is proven that therapy dogs improve the lifes of the ones they touch. I look at Addy and she looks back with those eyes that say “thank you for giving me a chance”. If only she realized that she has given so much more in return.
Talk to you later…
May 5th, 2012
It was Sunday and I was trying to figure out what restaurant to choose in Downtown Rehoboth Beach for dinner with a couple of friends. We have plenty of restaurants, you know. And, quite good, as well. Sunday evening is a quieter time and I love it.
So, I decided to check Lupo di Mare’s website. You can open it yourselves, as well. It is http://www.lupodimarerehoboth.com. You see that fish there on the dinner menu? That’s what I wanted for dinner. No more thinking.
Lupo di Mare is located at 247 Rehoboth Ave. in the Hotel Rehoboth. Tel. 302-226-2240. The restaurant has huge windows overlooking the Avenue. You can order take out. But, no reservations. If you have to wait a bit, just have a drink at the bar. It is small, but comfortable.
Their food is fresh, with pastas and sauces made daily. Lupo di Mare offers take out. The restaurant is well aware of people with food allergies and will accommodate you as much as they can and are able to. It has been consistently good.
I also really like their focaccia bread with a side order of Virgin Olive Oil. The bread has a slight sweetness to it and the red pepper flakes adds just a hint of flavor to the oil.
We also ordered oven roasted marcona almonds with rosemary and sea salt. They were perfect to have with our drinks.
I have only had the Shaved Brussels Sprouts at Lupo di Mare. The truffle oil and pecorino make this appetizer or salad, one of my favorites. It is truly delicious.
One of my guests had pasta, baked with spicy sausage, eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella and fresh herbs. I had to be quick with the camera because he was ready to start eating.
My husband decided on Chargrilled Octupus. This was a starter appetizer and it had shaved fennel, black olive tapenade, white beans, fresh herbs and lemon.
Another of my guests decided that she would have just a salad for dinner. The pistachio, chickpea and beet salad with bleu cheese, shaved brussels, balsamic and crushed pistachios and extra Virgin Olive Oil. I have had this salad in the past and the combination of all those ingredients makes this salad full of flavor.
My dish was perfect and I got exactly what I wanted. Pan seared Sea Bass served with a side of broccoli rabe, with red and yellow peppers, garlic and extra Virgin Olive Oil. Talking about flavor in a dish. When you have a whole fish, you really get exactly what the fish should taste like. I know the bones get to some of you but this particular fish was easy to work with.
No dessert was ordered since we had eaten quite a bit. I think I had a coffee and our evening was one of those where you take a deep breath and give thanks for having such good friends.
Talk to you later…have a good one!!
May 4th, 2012
When my friend Jody called me the other day to remind me that the Lunch with a Purpose luncheon was going to be on Friday, May 4th, I said “Of course”, “I’ll be ready”. Come to think of it, I really did not know what Lunch with a Purpose was about. I knew it had to do with charities, but that was about it.
Well, surprise surprise. I have told you before that I have lived here for so many years. You would think that at this gathering of women I would have known another person besides Jody. Not one person I knew or, actually, recognized. Where have I been living? Unreal.
Lunch with a Purpose started in 2006. It’s Mission? “To support charitable organizations in Sussex County, and the Food Bank of Delaware.” Sussex County is where the Delaware Beaches are and it is the largest county in Delaware.
From September to May, on the first Friday of each month, Lunch with a Purpose has a new location and a new charity. Yes, If you do have a charity, here in Sussex County, you can contact them so they can put you on their schedule of luncheons.
And this organization is comprised of women only. You can find Lunch with a Purpose Coastal Delaware on Facebook, as well.
Lunch with a Purpose is the largest contributor in Sussex County to the Delaware Food Bank. 5,400 pounds of food were donated during the 2010 – 2011 collection season.
What started with a handful of women in 2006 is now an organization of over 600 women, making a difference in Sussex County and Coastal Delaware.
Please note that 100% of all proceeds go directly to the local charities; keeping it, here, in Sussex County.
This was going to be the last lunch of the season until next September. The location was the beautiful Baywood Greens Golf Club located on Rt. 24 in Long Neck, Delaware.
This last luncheon was sold out in 2 days. That’s how popular it is. Upon reserving, you arrive, pay $15 for the lunch, and grab a seat at a table. You can make new friends, just like I did. There is a 50/50 raffle. Throughout the room you will find silent auction items. You can buy as many tickets as you want. So many items; the community, the artists, the shops, and restaurants, have been so generous.
The ladies were moving around the silent auction, or stopping at the bar to get a drink. This room probably held about 250 people and if was completely full.
When you make a reservation for one of these luncheons, you have a couple of choices of food. Jody had chosen a salad for me, which was light and delicious.
Other choices were a chicken sandwich and a vegetarian sandwich. Cookies for dessert.
Cheryl Mitchell welcomed everyone. Announcements were made regarding the funds raised for this year and believe me it was an impressive number considering that they only meet once a month for not even a full year.
The charity chosen for this last luncheon was the Alzheimer’s Association – Early Diagnosis. Sussex County falls under the Delaware Valley Chapter. The address is 108 N. Bedford St., P.O. Box 625, Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. 302-854-9788 or visit www.alz.org/desjsepa. The color purple was on flowers and other decorations; it is the color of Alzheimer.
The lady that spoke works for the Alzheimer’s Association. For me she became the new face of Alzheimer’s. She spoke of her warning signs, her diagnosis, her daily life, and looking towards the future. She does not let Alzheimer’s define her. The way she spoke was moving. Most, in that luncheon, new of someone with Alzheimer’s. Her words were deep and very emotional to all of us that were there.
If you would like to know more about Lunch With A Purpose, please contact Cheryl Mitchell at cherylmitchell13@gmail.com.
There were a few winners at my table; I was not one of them. I put so many tickets on the golf package at The Peninsula. I was sure I would get that one.
Time flew by and it was time to say our good-byes….It is so funny when I think of how this area is called “Slower Lower Delaware”…no way. Look at us now.
What a nice afternoon!! Talk to you later.
Note: When attending a luncheon, please bring canned goods. All of them will be given to the Delaware Food Bank.
 
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