September 11th, 2014
Two major events happening this week-end at the Delaware Beaches that could potentially cause delays if you are traveling on major routes to the beaches and through Coastal Highway:
TOUR DE SUSSEX – Is Southern Delaware’s premier cycling event. Starts at the Delaware Technical Community College at 7 a.m. on Saturday, September 13th. Registration is accepted the day of with a credit card and/or check. The distances will be 1, 25, 62, and 100 miles. Registration fee includes : Support and Gear (SAG) support, t-shirt, and drink coupons, maps, rest stop refreshments. More info? Please visit http://www.dtcc.edu.
THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT: DISPLACED WORKERS, KIDS ON CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS, LOCAL CHARITIES
Rest stops highlights will include:
Dogfish Brewery (8 a.m. until Noon)
Irish Eyes (9 a.m. until 1 p.m.)
Firehouse – Station 3 Robinsonville Rd. (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.)
Indian River South Inlet (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.)
Papa Grande’s (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.)
Trap Pond (11 a.m. until 3 p.m.)
Note: Lane Closures and Potential Delays on this day might happen so be aware that the beaches are going to be busy!!
Always a hectic town, Dewey Beach will be holding on Saturday, September 13th, their 18th Annual Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon! Online registration is close. More info? http://www.deweybeachtriathlon.com
PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE YMCA STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN SCHOLARSHIPS….Our local Sussex YMCA. These proceeds allow children to participate in YMCA programs such as summer camps, pre-school, after school care, swim lessons and Water Safety Week.
Please visit the website above mentioned to find out the details of this event. There will be a post party. Food and beverages will be available for all triathletes. Non-racers $5 donation will be required.
New for the event this year is the Aquabike. Visit http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=2640 for more info.
Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill will be hosting an “All you Can Eat” pasta dinner on Friday, 9/12 from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Price? $10.00 for everyone including racers. Please visit http://www.garysdeweybeachgrill.com.
There is a raffle for a wet suit and bike cruiser….bring your $$. Again, proceeds going directly to the Susex Family YMCA.
If you park inside the Delaware Seashore State Park on Tower Rd, you will not be able to leave the entire time the race is in progress. If you are planning on leaving early, then park in Dewey or one of the other State Parks and either walk or bike to the race.
Have fun!!
September 10th, 2014
Kyler Taustin, pictured above is one of our own… an Ocean City, Maryland, native. He founded Brown Bowx Theatre Project in 2010. The goal? To enliven the region’s theatre scene by bringing the performing arts to audiences who ordinarily lack access to live theatre.
Until Sunday, September 21st, Brown Box Theatre Project will be performing through Delmarva bringing Free Shakespeare to the beaches. The tour will travel to bring an outdoor presentation of this Shakespeare’s classic tragedy to area schools and local communities free of charge.
Shakespeare’s spellbinding vision of ambition, treachery, mystery, and magic…..In these free outdoor performances, theatre newcomers and Shakespeare devotees alike will witness the rise and fall of Macbeth, the renowned war hero who murders and usurps his rightful king after a fateful encounter with a trio of internal witches.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/10 – Teackle Mansion, Mansion St., Princess Anne, Maryland
Thursday, 9/11 – 142 N. Harrison St., Easton, Maryland
FRIDAY, 9/12 – LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY, LEWES, DELAWARE
Sunday, 9/14 – Pemberton Hall, Salisbury, Maryland
Monday, 9/15 – Matapeake Beach & Clubhouse, Queen Anne’s Maryland
THURSDAY, 9/18 – INDIAN RIVER LIVE-SAVING STATION, COASTAL HIGHWAY, REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE
Friday, 9/20 – Northside Park, Ocean City, Maryland
Sunday, 9/21 – Pell Gardens Park, Chesapeake City, Maryland
For more info. about MACBETH, Shakespeare at the Beach, and Brown Box Theatre Project, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org. For production photos, please visit http://www.brownboxtheatre.org/macbeth.html.
Have a great day!!
September 9th, 2014
 
I would have to say that any time you visit a gourmet shop at the Delaware Beaches….and shops that don’t really have anything to do with food, but do represent the best of our beaches, you will find products by the Blue Crab Bay Co. But, wait, not only do they sell nationally, they also sell internationally.
The Blue Crab Bay Co. is located at 29368 Atlantic Avenue in Melfa, Virginia 23410. It is at the Accomack Airport Industrial Park, off Lankford Highway. Tels. toll free 800-221-2722, local 757-787-3602. Website? http://www.bluecrabbay.com. You can also find it on Facebook.
This company started in 1985 by Pam Barefoot. When you visit the website above mentioned check the history. It is very interesting. Blue Crab Bay Co. offers different types of nuts and when Cindi and I found out that we were passing through it was a no brainer to stop at the actual plant.
We got good tips. The Skipjacks, which are honey roasted. Mix them with The Surf Doggies, which are honey mustard roasted, making sure you put one of each in your mouth. It is a totally great combination of tastes.
 
Hooked on the Crab House Crunch…very easy to do. They are sweet and salty. Peanut squares with Chesapeake Bay Seasoning.
Make sure you also check the recipes given on the website. You will not believe how many and how good they sound. Website is http://www.bluecrabbay.com.
The stoneware collection sold at the store and online is exclusively produced and hand painted for the company…designed by Eastern Shore artisan, Jose Dovis, who also designed the logo for Blue Crab Bay Co. in 1985.
You will also find Pam’s Pantry and Home Essentials at the Blue Crab Bay Co. These products are from other companies that are used and recommended by them.
The mixers are to be used as part of your favorite beverages but also there are very good recipes using them, as well.
EVENT: FIRST OYSTER & WINE FEST – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 – 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. They will be serving Oysters on the Half Shell from Shooting Point Oyster Co., Oyster Shooters by the Great Machipongo Clam Shack, Oyster & Clam Chowder by Blue Crab Bay Co……Wines by Chatham Vineyards, which I visited with friends, and a post can be found on this website on 9/4/14.
Food tickets available at the door, while supplies last. Parking along the side streets and in the rear of the building. Please note that 10% of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
So, again, I say…..while traveling up and down Eastern Shore of Virginia, make sure you stop and absorb it all. You don’t find too many places like this anymore.
See you…talk to you later.
September 8th, 2014
Cindi and I stopped for a quick visit to Onancock, Virginia. This is one of the largest towns on Virginia’s remote Eastern Shore. I don’t know why they say remote….from the Delaware Beaches it was about 2 1/2 hours.
 
Anyway, we went straight to the marina to Mallards at the Wharf, located at 2 Market St. in Onancock.Tel. 757-787-8558. The restaurant is in The Hopkins Bros Building, circa 1842. It is owned and maintained by Virginia’s Eastern Shore Historical Society…http://www.shorehistory.org.
Do you see the guitar hanging on the wall? Well, this restaurant is also owned by Chef Johnny Mo, who is the Executive Chef, along with Miguel Wiese, Chef de Cuisine. We arrived late afternoon. The restaurant was quiet. But, he is known to entertain its guests frequently. Check the menu and events at The Mallards by visiting http://www.mallardsllc.com.
You can find Chef Johnny Mo on Facebook, as well. This chef is also the Founder of the benefit Music for The Hungry, whose proceeds go directly to the Foodbank of the Eastern Shore. More info., please visit http://www.chefjohnnymo.com.
Being that the location is the Eastern Shore you can imagine all the fresh seafood on the menu.
Cindi and I decided on the Fish Tacos. Fresh mahi-mahi grilled, not fried, with lime juiuce over shredded lettuce, salsa, and spicy mayo, served on a flour tortilla…truly delicious. One of the best!!
Event: The 24th Onancock Bay Challenge will be on Saturday, September 20th. Rain day….Sunday, 9/21. A special prize and trophy will be awarded for the largest “Eastern Shore Brown Trout” (Oyster Toad) brought to the dock. For more information, please call 757-709-8697, 757-787-4237 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
So as you travel Lankford Highway (Rt. 13) up and down….this is a great place to stop and refuel.
Talk to you later.
September 8th, 2014
“Inspired by a full moon rising over the coastal wilderness of Virginia’s Barrier Islands.”
Strolling Downtown Cape Charles took Cindi and I to this whimsical looking shop. Moonrise Jewelry is located at 22 Strawberry St., Cape Charles, VA 23310. Tels. 757-678-0055, toll free, 866-338-9109. Website? http://www.moonrisejewelry.com. It opens 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Sundays, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Moonrise Jewelry started in 2002 and since then it has been featured in magazines across the U.S. Their jewelry is sold in boutiques, galleries, resorts, and jewelry stores….you can also buy online.
All jewelry is handmade. This studio is a testament of their beautiful work.
Their signature jewelry is:
Orchid Blossom Jewelry. One of a kind blossom. The orchid flowers are preserved in a durable resin coating.
You can buy orchid pendant clips and attach them to your favorite necklace.
Or, you can also buy a full necklace with the orchid permanently attached to it. The necklaces are gorgeous, and unique.
 
“Reel” Fish Leather Jewelry is made from salmon, perch, and carp skins discarded by the canning business. The skins are made into leather and dyed in a tannery. The exotic scale pattern is unique to each piece. The cuffs can be worn just as simply as you want….you can mold it to your wrist.
Or, you can buy the cuffs with pearls, crystals and natural stones embellishments to make it a little fancier. Definitely, a conversation piece.
Please visit http://www.moonrisejewelry.com to learn more about Moonrise Jewelry. Have a wedding coming up? They have brides, bridesmaids, flower girls, groomsmens gifts….they can be customized. Give them a call.
Besides their signature jewely, Moonrise Jewelry designs and handcrafts earrings, necklaces and bracelets, all unique to them. Right in their studio in Cape Charles, Virginia.
Their packaging is just as unique, showcasing the “orchid”.
Have a great day!
September 7th, 2014
My friend, Cindi, and I have never met strangers. It ended up being that the owners of Best Nest in Downtown Cape Charles were originally from the Bethany Beach and Selbyville…Delaware area. Small world. We arrived at the store because we wanted to say hi to someone from back home. Best Nest is located at 7 Strawberry Street, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Tel. 757-331-4437. Website? http://www.bestnest.net. You can find them on Facebook as Best Nest Home Furnishings.
This is a fairly new location for them….but the store already looked so pretty and it felt like it had been there forever. They open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Sundays by appointment.
John and Nikki are the owners and they offer many years of experience to their customers. Their projects can be large or small, and both are very comfortable working with a variety of budgets, tastes and personalities.
The store offers furniture, art, accessories, linens and rugs. At times just an accessory here or there can really define a room.
If you are in need of home staging, or might want to rearrange what you already have to give you a better flow, please give them a call or stop by.
Please visit http://www.bestnest.net if you would like to read some of the testimonials and also to see photos of many of their projects.
The weather felt better today….don’t you think? Have a good one.
September 7th, 2014
 
It was Saturday….yesterday. My friend, Chris and I were in Lewes. That time of the day when you start thinking about lunch. Granted, I usually go for lunch to Agave. Cannot take the wait in the evening. So we tried it at around 12:30 p.m. and….surprised, surprised…shocked, really!! No line.
Agave is one of those restaurants that really has made it at the Delaware Beaches. The food is consistenly food. You really get served food on your plate and the prices are so reasonable. A total winner. It is located in Historic Lewes at 137 2nd Street. Tel. 302-645-1232.
Checking out the baked good behind the counter made me think…wow, I need to try to make some meringues!!
This was going to be a quick lunch.
The corn bread at Agave is delicious!! Get it!
The Mango and Avocado Salad with the ever present “queso fresco”…a must.
I have had most offerings on the menu….a simple soup can say so much….their Chili is one of my absolute musts!!! So much that at 94 degree temperature….I had to have it. Just as good as ever!! Order it!
Agave is gluten free friendly. Most dishes can be made gluten free. Please make sure to ask your server.
Guess what? There was a line when we left.
Have a great day!
September 7th, 2014
 
Nothing better than a cup of coffe early in the morning with fresh baked bread. I remember years ago when my grandmother in Puerto Rico would always invite her neighbors for a cup a coffee and bread in the afternoons. It was a routine.
Stopping at Old World Breads reminded me of that so long ago. Old World Breads are making a statement at the Delaware Beaches and beyond. They are located at 32191 Nassau Rd., Unit 4, Lewes, DE 19958 Tel. 302-313-5191 Website? http://www.oldworldbreads.com. Their bakery hours at this time of the year are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sundays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Directions: From Rt. 1 driving North make a right turn on Nassau Rd, right before the Nassau Bridge. Go 1/4 of a mile and they are on the right. From Rt. 1 driving South make a left turn onto Nassau Rd., as soon as you go over the Nassau Bridge. Go that 1/4 of a mile and they are on the right.
Old World Breads are found at farmers markets in the area and beyond: Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, Rehoboth Beach Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays, Milton Farmer’s markets on Fridays, Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market on Thursday, and Annapolis Farmer’s Market on Sundays. During the summer season, you can also find Old World Breads at the farmer’s market in Bethany Beach and Sea Colony in Bethany Beach.
Arriving at Old World Breads….we were not the only ones taking the bakery in. Gorgeous breads, delicious aroma.
The croissants were ready to go…and they were. Local jams and jellies, the perfect addition to any baked goods.
 
Tons of local peaches peeled for just out of the oven peach pies.
Plum pies made with Frangipane. This is a pastry cream used in baking desserts, sweets, cakes and pancakes. It is made with milk, sugar, flour, eggs, and butter, mixed with crushed macaroons or ground almonds. It gives the baked goods a special taste.
And last but not least we took home some flat breads. Surprise, surprise…a little kick to get those tastebuds going.
Stop for coffee….try their breads and baked goods. Say hello. A friendly staff, ready to tell you what baking bread is all about.
Please Note that Old World Breads also has wholesale and special occasions.
Talk to you later. Have a great day…it is cooler out there!!
 
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