August 13th, 2014
The mission at The Cancer Support Community Delaware is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. It is the only organization in Delaware dedicated exclusively to helping people cope with and manage the emotional aspect of cancer. The professionally led programs provide emotional support, education and hope. Best of all, all of the programs are offered free of charge.
4th ANNUAL WINGS OF HOPE KICK-OFF
Today, Wednesday, the 13th of August is the official kick off date for the 4th Annual Wings of Hope…the Campaing of Hope. This prelude to the much anticipated Butterfly Release that will be taking place on Saturday, September 13th.
Businesses and organizations throughout Sussex County will be selling seeded paper buterflies to honor friends and loved ones impacted by cancer.
Epworth United Methodist Church, Grace United Methodist Church, All Saints’ Church, Dimitra Yoga, Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Tomato Sunshine and Surf Bagel are just a few of the locations selling butterflies.
Beauties and Butterflies — Salons Suporting Cancer Support Community Delaware chaired by Drexel Davison of Bad Hair Day? includes over a dozen beauty salons participating in the Wings of Hope by selling butterflies. For a complete list of butterfly sales locations, please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org/wingsofhope.php.
Thousands of paper butterflies will be displayed at the Wings of Hope – A Butterfly Release on 9/13 on the grounds of the Medical Arts Building at the Beebe Health Campus on Rt. 24 in Rehoboth Beach.
This very special celebration of life is highlighted with the release of 250 live Monarch butterflies in recognition of Sussex County friends and neighbors impacted by cancer. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the admission is free. The event will also feature vendors, demos, refreshments, and children’s activities.
For more information about the Cancer Support Community Delaware and the Wings of Hope, visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org, or, call 302-645-9150.
Have a great day….sun is coming out!!
August 10th, 2014
Tic Toc, Tic Toc, it seems like summer is flying by. Best weather ever that we all remember. Rehoboth Beach boasts a mile long boardwalk. It gives the locals and residents opportunities for walking, jogging, cycling or just sitting back on one of the iconic benches and people watch.
Sunday night brought our coastal area a full moon, no humidity and plenty of crowds.
On the Bandstand Oh Boy was entertaining the crowds. A tribute to Rockabilly.
From the top of the Greene Turtle, the following photos were taken.
On the south side of the Boardwalk attractions for the whole family include Funland, a family-owned amusement park that has been a lardmark on the Boardwalk for more than 50 years. That’s when Debbie and I decided to play whac a mole.
The night was still young and families were having fun.
And, on the north side of The Boardwalk amusements and Boardwalk Grub…pizza!!
It seems tonight everyone was eating ice cream. Look at the lines. The Ice Cream Store has more than 100 flavors and some of them are the craziest.
See you…..enjoy the rest of the summer.
August 10th, 2014
Summer Travel? Yes, Puerto Rico, year round!! I was just talking to my cousin in Puerto Rico and she told me that it is a spectacular day in La Isla del Encanto.
Locals in Old San Juan take to The Castle of El Morro, which was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century. It was needed to protect Old San Juan from attacks by French and English buccaneers.
On a beautiful sunny day, having fun at El Morro is a must.
Old San Juan is a city protected by a wall….The Paseo de La Princesa is very walkable and gorgeous.
Stroll on Calle Del Cristo on the cobblestones take some maneuvering….but you can do it. The Chapel at the end is full of history and forklore.
Many of the old 17th and 18th century Spanish houses have been restored and now serve as attractive shops, restaurants, and museums.
A stop at Rosa de Triana, a traditional Spanish Tasca is what we did. This building was built in 1523. It is one of the first structures of the Old San Juan Government Center during the XVI century. It was also the first City Hall.
It is located in one of my favorite streets in Old San Juan #72 Caleta de San Juan, across El Convento Hotel. Tel. 787-722-1144.
 
We sat by the cellars which also served as the first jail of the capital. The walls were so thick that cell phones did not work well inside, which was a good thing ,by the way.
 
We ordered tapas for the table: Boquerones, Sorullos, Salchichas, Pulpo, Papitas, and plenty Sangria.
So easy to get to Puerto Rico….major airlines, no passport, English is spoken. See you.
August 10th, 2014
Just like it is today, last Thursday was the perfect day to visit Paradise Grill, located at 27344 Bay Rd. in Long Neck, Delaware. In order to access Paradise Grill you have to drive through the Pot Nets community…in your golf cart, car, or you can also go by boat. Plenty of boat slips available. Tel. 302-945-4500. Opens at 11 a.m. Their website is not up yet, but you can visit them on Facebook for the latest happenings on this very popular Southern Delaware “it” spot.
Paradise Grill is very casual. It is almost all sand so bring comfortable shoes. Several bars are available, as well as seating choices. It gets crowded so take whatever you can get. The atmosphere is fun, with plenty of scenery.
Live entertainment and DJs, every day. On Thursday Captain Mike was singing great tunes at the Beach Stage and today, Sunday, 8/10, Liquid will be entertaining the crowds from 2 – 6 p.m. and on the same stage later on Ginger will be singing from 7 – 10 p.m. Local entertaining the locals and visitors.
We sat outdoors, under the palm trees, which were looking good at this time of the year in Delaware. An Orange Crush was ordered…made with freshly squeezed O.J.
Not expecting a gourmet meal, we ordered a hamburger, medium rare, and a veggie burger. Also, a side order of grilled asparagus. Passing by us were orders that looked pretty good.
The crab dip and the crabcake sandwich.
It had been some time since we ordered our food. A manager came to the table to apologize that our order had not made it and they had just realized it. He brought us hot cheese dip and nachos.
Soon after our burgers arrived. Not my favorite but we were hungry by then. My hamburger was well done instead of medium rare. And the veggie burger was o.k. Nothing to write home about. In reality we should have had the specials of the day, but nobody told us about them.
Their ice cream shack is for dessert…..
The restroom with access to the boardwalk is all open….pretty neat.
Walking on their boardwalk, the place reminds me of Seacrets in Ocean City, Maryland, except the crowds are more matured.
Note: Cape Water Taxi is another way to get to and from Lewes to Paradise Grill. Check http://www.capewatertaxi.com.
The 2nd Annual Flounder Pounder Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, 8/16. Registration and information at the T-Shirt Shop counter at Paradise Grill.
Have a good one!!
August 9th, 2014
Art continues to make a statement in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Second Saturdays of the month take a self-guided gallery tour in Downtown Rehoboth….it is an Art Walk sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Gallery Collective: MOSAIC. This is a year round event from 6 – 9 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
Rehoboth Beach is one square mile, the Atlantic Ocean is the background of this coastal town. Throughout the town shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars, theater and entertainment afford the vacationers the ability to enjoy it all within walking distance. From the beach to all these amenities is awesome….plenty for the young ones to do, as well.
Baltimore Avenue is one of Rehoboth’s trendiest streets. Crawling or strolling the shops, and galleries is a daily addiction for many. Rehoboth artists are diverse and unique. One such artist is Anita Peghini-Raber. She opened her gallery at 49 Baltimore Avenue. about 3 years ago. Tel. 302-227-2888. Websites? http://www.anitapeghini-raber.com, http://www.rehobothart.com.
Anita’s joie de vivre is contagious. She is funny, friendly and a naturalist-expressionist painter. She is self tought, has worked hard….totally immersed in the communities at the Delaware Beaches. And it is paing off with accolades statewide, nationally and internationally. Congratulations!!
Anita Peghini-Raber Gallery calls home a charming cottage on Baltimore Avenue. Stop by and say hello.
Another passion of Anita is dancing. Tango dancing takes place the last Saturday of each month. A Milonga or Social Dance Party is held at the gallery. I have not been, but appaarently it is a lot of fun. Call 302-227-2888 for more information. Check this article, Tango Speaks to The Spirit, at http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/life/arts/2014/07/17/tango-lewes/12812249. That’s Anita on the photo with her husband, Paolo.
I asked Anita which a favorite painting….she pointed to the Tango Dancers….and nearby were her own Tango dancing shoes!!
 
On Thursdays the Gallery hosts Art & Belly….belly dancing classes for all levels. 6:30 p.m. A $10 donation is al that is needed.
If you are spending time in Rehoboth Beach, check the gallery, learn to tango, and catch a belly dancing class…..among Anita Peghini-Raber’s paintings.
Have a great time!!
August 7th, 2014
A Crawl…a slow intentional one….In Downtown Rehoboth Beach a crawl is the thing to do. Stop and taste, crawl, stroll, shop…..stop and taste again. This is going to be a good week-end at the Delaware Beaches.
If you are in town and want something tasty to start your evening, please stop at Shorebreak Lodge located at 10 Wilmington Avenue. Tel. 302-227-1007; they do accept reservations. But, you might be able to grab a table if you go early, or even sit at the bar. It does have a good atmosphere. Website? http://www.shorebreaklodge.com. You can also follow them on Facebook.
This was my second visit to Shorebreak. On my first visit a post was developed. You can check it out by clicking on the month of May, 2014 and scrolling to the 4th.
We followed a recommendation….the Achovy Pizza was to be ordered and shared. This pizza had boquerones. Boquerones are delicate white sardines. Many years ago I first tasted them in Spain…they are used as appetizers, in a variety of dishes and are available all the time. Boquerones are pricey, here in the U.S.A., and very trendy these days.
The Anchovy Pizza….Naan, black olives, boquerones, and caramelized onion…..great flavor and well done.
The second dish we had was the Grilled Octopus. It was served with avocado, melon, tomato, cucumber, radish and a vinaigrette of basil and oil. Look at the size of this appetizer. Perfect for sharing…delicate flavors and mild.
Our Crawl was starting on a good note…. On to the next….a post in the making.
August 6th, 2014
Annie told Cathy to tell me that I needed to try Jakarta’s….I am going, I am going, I said as I stood at her office in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Annie then said “I am coming too”. She is the first one to admit that she has been going several times a week.
Off we went to Jakarta’s, located at 34902 Atlantic Avenue (Rt. 26) in Clarksville. Tel. 480-745-0561. Website? http://www.jakartas.net. You can find them on Facebook, as well, which is great because you can get up to the minute information on what’s cooking throughout the day.
If you are coming from Bethany Beach, west on Rt. 26, then it will be about 3 1/2 miles. Once you past the light on the intersection of Rt. 26 or Atlantic Avenue, and Rt. 17, it will be on your left in no time. Right before Good Earth Market. Look for the colorful umbrellas.
Very casual, as you can see from my photo. The tables are comfortable. Jakarta’s is owned by David and Kiky Olsen. Kiky cooks her Indonesian specialties. Check the website to learn more about them.
Indonesian food is very varied with multi cultural influences. Jakarta is a huge metropolis and a conglomeration of villages known as kampungs. It is the capital of the Republic of Indonesia.
Indonesia introduced the world spices like nutmeg and cloves used in the global cuisine. Indonesia also enjoys a tropical climate. It has plenty of seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits. Rice is a staple.
Our party at Jakarta’s was getting bigger as The Burkes arrived on the scene. They are also hooked. The community is learning about this food truck whose owners are so friendly and are serving delicious Indonesian food, at very reasonable prices and very handsome portions, as well.
A big cooler is on the table, grab your drinks there.
Today, on my first visit I ordered the Javanese Fried Noodles with Beef…they used sliced ribeye. Spicy for me please. The soft noodles were pan fried in a special curry paste which had a hint of sweetness and served with pickled veggies.
At Jakarta’s the menu changes without prior notice. You can check what they will be serving by calling them or by checking the Facebook page.
Annie had a customized dish. Egg and veggie pancake over rice and sauce.
An order of Chicken Curry served with fried beef, jasmine rice, pickled veggies and salsa, was also requested.
Jakarta’s is planning on staying through September and probably even longer if all of us support their cooking. They are planning on returning next year…in the Spring.
Check them out….we hardly have food trucks at the Delaware Beaches. Jakarta’s is worth your trip to Clarksville.
They do parties, and take out, as well.
Have a good one!! Summer 2014 is flying by.
August 6th, 2014
Olive oils….trend or here to stay? I think here to stay and with so many infusions, there is no way they will be going out. Balsamic Vinegars….trend or here to stay? Staying, as well. The flavors can be bold, perfect for dipping, or to be used as marinades for elegantly dressings of salads.
Crawling Rehoboth Beach with my usual suspects from Ocean City, Maryland, Cindi and Madelon, we not only crawled but tasted some very interesting dishes. So, here we were in front of The Olive Orchard located at 70 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-2-727-5829. Website? http://www.the-olive-orchard.com. I was looking forward to experience this delicious and new concept in Rehoboth Beach. I had just gotten some infused oils and vinegars that were out of this world. Needless to say, I am getting a little hooked on this infused “trend”.
 Cindi and Madelon As you stepped into The Olive Orchard you are surrounded by stainless still casks containing the oils and vinegars.
In front of the stainless steel casks there are disposable tasting cups. These two were amazing. Taste the Blood Orange infused oil first, then try the Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar. Then mix them together. So good!!
 
If you would like to purchase any oils or vinegars just say so and they will be bottled and sealed right in front of you.
The Olive Orchard carries 5 varieties of premium honey, as well as premium infused sea salts. Throughout the tasting room there are gift baskets and gifts items, as well.
A brand by the name of Olivella is offered at The Olive Orchard. These products are 100% Virgin Olive Oil, made in Italy…lotions, creams, (moisturizer, anti wrinkle, eye, nourishment), bath and shower gels, liquid soaps, shampoo, conditioners and even a baby line.
Make sure to look for The Olive Orchard at the 2nd Annual Taste of Rehoboth on Thursday, 8/21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center located at 229 Rehoboth Avenue.
Olive oils are also used for desserts. I remember that it first caught my eye back in 2012 when I visited a restaurant in Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland called Blue Grass. They served an olive oil cake with a Grand Marnier glaze, brown sugar chantilly and candied orange zest. It was so moist and so tasty…just take a look at it.
Have a good one!
 
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