May 23rd, 2015
 Rehoboth Beach Gates have opened and visitors have been arriving since Thursday evening. A beautiful day in Delmarva with blue skies, slightly cool temperatures, and no humidity….So perfect and hard to believe that there is no rain in the forecast for Memorial Day!!
Boardwalks are the center of the coastal towns of Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Ocean City, Maryland. Early in the a.m. joggers, bikers, walkers….pooches too, are seen enjoying glorious days at the beach.
Hard to believe that the 3 mile long Ocean City Boardwalk, was once rolled up and stored under porches during high tide. Please visit http://www.ococean.com.
 Ocean City Stop by Dolles for some amazing Sea Salt fudge…love it…among other sweet sensations. Every morsel is made in-house.
Summer in Bethany Beach, Delaware, revolves around the Boardwalk. This boardwalk is not as long as the other two, but offers so much to its visitors….entertainment or just the fact that you can take a seat on those iconic benches and look out to the Atlantic Ocean. Please visit http://www.townofbethanybeach.com.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is also known as The Nation’s Summer Capital. The award-winning Boardwalk is a mile long. Just make sure that when you get to the end on both sides of the boardwalk you touch the railing….it’s a local’s thing. The entertainment begins on the Boardwalk every week. Check http://www.rehobothbandstand.com
Lucky for the coastal towns that do have boardwalks. They are successful commercial districts and tourist attractions for the whole family.
May 15th, 2015
The gates are beginning to open…..Summer 2015 officially opens next week. Yikes….a new way of trying to figure out when to go here or there. Welcome to the Delaware Beaches!!
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell-attitude.” julia child
Even though my recipes can, at any time, be begged, borrowed, or stolen….this recipe was given to me as a gift by my friend, Jody. It is totally delish and you can serve it by itself for any meatless day; with a salad for a complete veggie meal. Or, just let it sit by the side of beef, chicken or fish.
The main ingredient is a butternut squash. This fruit/vegetable is full of Vitamin C, A, & E. It is also a good source of manganese, magnesium and potassium.
Butternut squash can be roasted, toasted, pureed for soups, or mashed and used in casseroles, breads and muffins.
2 new sauces for this recipe, and they are easily found at Peppers on 176 Coastal Hwy. #1 in Lewes, Delaware. The Garlic Pepper Sauce made out of aged red peppers and garlic and the Peri Peri Pepper Sauce which is a blend of Moroccan flavors.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CORN, RED ONIONS & CRANBERRIES
1 2 lb. butternut squash, peeled with a veggie peeler
1 large red onion, chopped into bite size pieces, not diced
4 Tbsps. Olive Oil
2 Tsps. Garlic Pepper Sauce (Mountain Man) Taste it and add more….I did.
2 Tsps. Peri Peri Pepper Sauce (Warrior’s Potion) Taste it and add more…I did.
1 Tsp. Sea or Pink Himalayan Salt
1.5 Cups Frozen Corn or steamer bag of “honey roasted corn”
1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Chop the peeled butternut squash into circular disc pieces then cut in cubes from the discs. Lightly toss the pieces in olive oil or in coconut oil and a bit of salt. The smaller the pieces are, the faster they will roast in the oven.
Put on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in batches for about 10 minutes. You want them tender but not mushy.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and saute onion. Add corn, hot sauces, salt, and cayenne to the onions and stir for a minute or so. Then add cranberries.
Add the roasted squash cubes to the mixture and stir for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Then add the chopped cilantro.
This recipe has a very good combination of flavors….a little heat, the sweetness of cranberries, and cilantro. As usual, make it your own.
Enjoy. Talk to you later.
May 8th, 2015
The WWII Towers continue to stand tall. They are the subject of my post when we celebrate today the end of WWII. These towers are silent sentinels of WWII. There are 11 towers in Delaware. Up and down the coastline you see them, but do you really stop to look at them? Having been writing this blog since 2009 has made me more sensitive and interested on what’s around me.
 
You might be sitting on the beach in Dewey….notice what’s looking over you.
It was believed that after Pearl Harbor, the Delaware Beaches were in danger. During 1940-1942 there were huge fortifications erected at the mouth of the Delaware Bay to protect Philadelphia.
These ghosts from years past were used as artillery spotting locations. Our military was posted in each of the towers to coordinate artillery fire on enemy ships off our coast.
From the upper level the spotters could scan the Atlantic for enemy vessels, therefore, they could direct the fire of the guns mounted along the coast.
The tallest WWII tower is 73 feet tall and the shortest is 37 feet tall. Some have only 2 viewing slits, while others have 3 or 4. A spotter could see 14 1/2 miles into the Atlantic.
Summer 2015 is almost here….Memorial Week-End officially opens the season. As you come to visit us at the beach, take a good look around you….these WWII Towers might be standing as ghosts, but they are fascinating and have seen it all.
During Sandy the following photo was taken….the north end of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk looking north. Always standing…
May 6th, 2015
No sooner last year’s event had taken place, already they had the theme for the 2015 Annual Bethany Beach Breast Cancer 5K Fun Run & 3 K Walk…..Pirates!! Treasure Your Chest it is. It takes place on Saturday, May 9th.
Bethany Beach Breast Cancer 5K Fun Run & 3K Walk is a grass roots, low tech, and low key, no frills event that has been taking place in Bethany Beach for years. More info? http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com.
Dress in your pirate costumes and pirate gear. Awards will be given to most spirited attire for Buccaneers, Buckettes, team, youth and doggie participants. Remember that doggies have to be on a leash. Last year some dogs were taking a rest while others were ready to go.
There is still time to register. And, if you are visiting and decide you want to participate, please show up!! Registration on the day of begins at 7 a.m., on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. You can register online at http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com. Or, call Ann at 302-537-9700.
Friday and Saturday – Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sedona: Cash Bar, Tapas Specials & Pirate Bar Games/Trivia. Captain Jack’s Mini Golf Happy Hour: Treasures and $1 off all week-end.
Holiday Inn Express, Bethany Beach, is offering discounted room for event participants.
Packet Pick Up: May 8th from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Bethany Area Realty, 778 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26).
Saturday:
Same Day Registration: 7 – 8:30 a.m.
Stretching: 8:45 a.m.
Announcements: 8:50 a.m.
Race/Walk Starts at 9 a.m.
Music by DJ Seaside Jimmy DiLorenzo!!
Delaware is a small state with a big heart. We are anticipating a big turn-out this year….gorgeous weather; a beautiful time at the beach!! All of us have been touched in some way or another by breast cancer. This event celebrates and honors all of those that have experienced breast cancer.
Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun Run/Walk is partnering with The Little Pink Houses of Hope and Vance Memorial Fund Beebe Medical Foundation.
Little Pink Houses of Hope provides week long beach retreats for breast cancer families. More information? Please visit http://www.littlepink.org.
Vance Kane Memorial Fund Supporting Beebe’s Breast Health Center….more info? Please visit http://www.beebehealthcare.org/beebe-breast-health-program.
See you there!!
April 26th, 2015
 
B & Bs are found in all sates, from modest cottages to opulent mansions…the Addy Sea is located at 99 Ocean View Parkway in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Tel. 302-539-3707. Website? http://www.addysea.com.
The Addy Sea was the 4th of 5 houses built by John M. Addy from Pittsburgh, PA. It was one of the first homes to have indoor plumbing in Bethany. Circa 1902. In 1935, it was turned into a guest house. At the present time, it operates as an adult B & B.
It is a venue for weddings and other celebrations. They have their own catering service, as well. Already, reservations for 2016 weddings are taking place for the months of May, June, September, and October. So, if you like what you see on this post and are planning an event, give them a call.
Up and down the Delaware Beaches you will find a beach that will suit you and your family. Having have lived in Bethany Beach for many years, the beaches here are wide and so unobstructed. Some get a little crowded at the height of the season and others, just like this one at the Addy Sea’s edge, is the perfect place to park yourselves.
The Addy Sea has a Victorian exterior with cedar shingles and trimmed lacy gingerbread. Indoors, 13 guestrooms, Victorian, as well.
Love the wrap aound porch at the Addy Sea. Rocking on those rocking chairs, reading a book, having a drink….enjoying one gorgeous day at the beach.
The Delaware Beaches are getting ready for the season. Coming to the beach, leaving the city behind. Casual attire, sand between your toes….you know what I mean. I live here, love it, and do not take it for granted!!
March 24th, 2015
On March 19, 1891 it was first called Cape Henlopen City. In 1893, the name was formally changed to Rehoboth. Since then, Rehoboth Beach has been welcoming thousands of visitors not just in the summer, but year round. It is a destination for many, and for a lot of us, it is also home. Living at the beach is great, and, believe me, I do not take it for granted.
The beaches are stirring, businesses are sprucing up. So, What’s Going On?
Wednesday, March 25th – BENEVOLENCE DAY-Beer & Benevolence at Dogfish Head located at 320 Rehoboth Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Noon until 9 p.m. with Live Music at 6 p.m. This is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity. More info.? Please visit http://www.dogfish.com/benevolence.
Friday, March 27th – ART AND CRAFT – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is presenting a fascinating glimpse, with this film, into the life of one of the most prolific art forgers in U.S. history. Location? Movies at Midway located on Coastal Highway at the Upstairs Screening Room. $4.00 for RBFS members and $6.00 for future members. More info.? Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Theater in Downtown Rehoboth Beach!! – CLEARSPACE THEATRE CO. presents: Comedy, a musical comedy until April 5th. The Little Mermaid from April 17th until April 19th. Little Women from May 1st until May 17th. Clearspace Theatre Co. is located at 20 Baltimore Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. For tickets and info., please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org. You may also call 302-227-2270.
Friday, April 3rd – 47th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL – Location? Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. Registration opens at 10 a.m. EASTER EGG HUNT at 11 a.m. Kite flying events start at 11:30 a.m. and the Egg Toss Contest starts at 1:15 p.m.
Friday, April 3rd – LOCAL BUZZ HAPPY HOUR – 5 to 7 p.m. at Gallery Espresso located at 12001 Old Vine Blvd. in Lewes. Doggies at The Beach will be there displaying their stuff. http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com
Saturday, April 4th – REHOBOTH TOY & KITE’S 21st ANNUAL EASTER PLAY DAY to be taking place at Virginia Ave. and the Boardwalk in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Games and kite making, Egg Hunt at Noon. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Free continental breakfast and snacks at 10 a.m. More info? Please call 302-227-6996
Wednesday, April 8th – READ A MOVIE – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library invite film and/or literary enthusiasts to Read a Movie screening of “The Duellists” at 4 p.m. in the upstairs community room of the library. Based on the short story, “The Duel” by Polish-born writer Joseph Conrad, this film depicts a historically accurate account of early 1800s France. This screening is part of the monthly Read a Movie series in which members read a little-known short story in advance of the screening, then gather to watch the film and share their thoughts about how well or not so well the story was expanded to the big screen. To sign up and receive the stories in advance, email Denise Hoban at outreach@rehobothfilm.com.
Friday, April 10th – 5TH ANNUAL “GET DOWN IN TOWN” – Shop & Eat…all for a good cause!! 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. everyone is invited to downtown Rehoboth Beach for this event. Shoppers will enjoy special discounts in participating stores while noshing on local restaurants’ desserts, treats and drinks dispersed throughout stores. Food served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Shopping until 8 p.m. There is a $10 admission fee to participate in this one night event, which also includes a chance to win a Grand Prize Drawing valued over $l,000. The Drawing will take place at 8 p.m. at First Street Station Courtyard and the recipient must be present to win. Tickets can be purchased the night of the event. Or, ahead of time at Azura Clothing, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Rehoboth Beach Main Street Office, Something Comfortable, South Moon Under and online at http://www.downtownrb.com. There is no better place where you can wine, dine, walk and shop than Downtown Rehoboth Beach!!
Sunday, April 12th – BROADWALK ON THE BOARDWALK! A fun event for a serious cause. Part of CAMP Rehoboth’s Women’s FEST 2015! All are welcome, including dogs. Put on your Pink or Lavender. They will be honoring survivors of ALL cancers. Lavender is the color for All Cancers. Meet at CAMP Rehoboth on 37 Baltimore Ave. at 9 a.m. Free registration. Check in, coffee, sweet treats and music. Walk begins at 10 a.m. All donations will benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Cash or checks accepted. Matching donations up to $2,500 generously donated by Nancy Froome.
Sunday, April 19th – DOGGIES AT THE BEACH CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY COOK-OUT. Noon until 2 p.m. at Doggies at The Beach, located at 18806 John J. Williams Hwy. (Rt. 26) in Rehoboth Beach. This is a cage free dog boarding facility, where I leave my pooch, Miss Addy. 24 hour human supervision!! More info? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com. Tel. 302-644-8200.
Friday, April 24th – REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY APRIL’S MONTHLY SCREENING – RBFS presents this year’s Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film. The screening will be held at the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A rare opportunity to enjoy one of the most entertaining categories at the Academy Awards-Best Animated Short Film. Me and My Moulton, Feast, The Bigger Picture, A Single Life and The Dam Keeper. Admission is $4 for members and $6 for future members. Tickets will be sold at the door to each screening on a first come, first serve basis.
Sunday, April 26th – 7TH ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL – PERFECT PAIRINGS – A benefit for Children & Families First, Rehoboth Art League, and Children’s Beach House. Tickets are $45/person or $78/couple. 4 to 7 p.m. Taste dozens of fine handpicked wines from around the world, artfully paired with their chef-driven unique food and pastry specialties.
Sunday, April 26th – BIG FISH GRILL 5K TO BENEFIT LOCAL COMMUNITY – 3rd Annual event. Race start for runners and walkers is 8:30 a.m. in front of Big Fish Grill on Rt. 1. Big Fish Grill will be donating portion of the proceeds from this event to local nonprofits CHEF (Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation) and RBMS (Rehoboth Beach Main Street). In addition, all students (K-12) who participate are eligible to win a $1,000 savings bond. You must be present to win and have student ID. Pre-registration is $25, until 4/23 at noon. Registration from then through Race Day is $30. Student (18 and under) Pre-Registration is $20, until 4/23 at noon. Registration from then through Race Day is $25. Register online at http://www.races2run.com. For more info., please contact Barb@races2run.com.
Saturday, Sunday, May 2nd, May 3rd – COASTAL DELAWARE RUNNING FESTIVAL – Marathon, Half Marathon…Delaware’s Coolest Marathon – Dewey, Rehoboth, Lewes. It is a Boston Qualifier. Scenic, flat and fast course will encompass Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park, and the Town of Lewes, finishing at the Lighthouse Cove Waterfront Complex in Dewey Beach. Full post race buffet provided by The Lighthouse Cove Dewey Beach. Complimentary post race beer for those 21 years of age and older. To register visit http://www.codelrun.com.
Saturday, May 9th – TREASURE YOUR CHEST BREAST CANCER 5K RUN/3K WALK IN BETHANY BEACH…Rain or shine!! Fundraising for Little Pink Houses of Hope and Vance Kane Memorial Fund/Beebe Medical Foundation. Pre-registration $25, Kids $15 (under 10 years of age). Online registration closes April 10th. Prizes for Most Spirited Outfits…Dress in Your Best Pirate Gear. Team, Individual, Strollers, Wheelchairs, Dogs….T-Shirts Guaranteed only to those pre-registering. For registration and more info., please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com.
Saturday, May 9th – DEWEY BEACH ARTS FESTIVAL – Rain Date? Sunday, May 10th. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location? Dagsworthy Ave in Dewey Beach. For an application, please visit http://www.deweybusinesspartnership.com, or call 302- 228-3701.
Hey…I stand corrected, the Delaware Beaches are not stirring…..they just woke up!! Time to play! Have a good one.
March 22nd, 2015
Everything looked so normal. Just like any other get together at the beach. Going fishing!! Summertime, a time to relax and not to care about a thing…..If it only were that easy. Just for one week it was for the families that came to Bethany Beach, Delaware, for this retreat last year. The women had breast cancer and the journey to the beach was to get away and have fun.
The organization is called Little Pink Houses of Hope founded by Jeanine Patten-Coble. Website? http://www.littlepink.org. The organizers in Bethany Beach were Annie Raskauskas and Stacy Shepps. Annie and Stacy were backed up by the communities of the Delaware Beaches. Big hearts in Southern Delaware.
 
When these families arrived at the beach their accommodations were all donated by area residents. Besides their accommodations, they had barbecues, crab feasts, dinners, deep sea fishing…the community went all out. Everything for them was free of charge. Breast cancer like many chronic diaseases not only afflicts the person but the whole family.
When they arrived the families did not know one another. When they left they were a united front and a very powerful and emotional thing to see. The following photos are of the last day together having fun….fishing, a picnic, a pig roast, a birthday celebration, games on the beach…meet The Little Pinks and their families.
 
In the evening…pig roast, birthday celebration and games on the beach.
Then, it was time to say so long.
Party with a PURPOSE will take place on Thursday, March 26th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at NorthEast Seafood Kitchen located at 29 Atlantic Avenue (Rt. 26) in Ocean View, Delaware. Just a few miles west of Bethany Beach. Tickets ar $40 and will include light fare, cash bar, silent auction and 50/50. The purpose is to raise funds and awareness for Little Pink Houses of Hope. For tickets and info., please call 302-245-2154 or 302-537-9700. Living in Hope…Let’s Fill those Seats!!
March 15th, 2015
I am crushed that Fried Green Tomatoes…..not a Southern dish. That they, apparently, entered the American culinary scene in the Northeast and Midwest, with a link to Jewish immigrants. I love them and when I see them on menus, I do order them. Having been in Charleston, I tasted them everywhere I could. But, let me tell you that, here, at the Delaware Beaches, we have some pretty awesome ones served at our local restaurants.
Looking forward to my fig tree this year. Not just to eat figs off the tree but to also prepare my Fried Green Tomato, Fig, Bacon, Corn Stack….It is my own recipe; not begged, borrowed, or stolen. You can get the recipe by clicking on the month of August of 2013 on the archives of AboutMyBeaches and scrolling down to the 11th.
In Rehoboth Beach, Delaware:
FINS ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR on Coastal Highway. I just had these the other day. They were delicious and hopefully, they will keep them on the menu.
BLUE MOON located on Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. This is a signature appetizer. The fried green tomatoes are served with herbed sheep’s cheese, onion, compote, pesto and a balsamic drizzle. Definitely, a blending of flavors.
In Bethany Beach, Delaware:
PATSY’S RESTAURANT in Downtown Bethany Beach. Her fried green tomatoes are topped with roasted red pepper/Vermont cheddar cheese spread with fresh basil pesto and balsamic reduction.
Cape Charles, Virginia’s Eastern Shore:
AQUA AT KINGS CREEK MARINA in Cape Charles serves a Fried Green Tomato BLT Salad…smoked bacon and mixed greens, tossed with a roasted tomato vinaigrette.
Historic Charleston, South Carolina:
TBONZ in Historic Charleston had these great fried green tomatoes….they went in my burger.
SOUTHEND BREWERY & SMOKE HOUSE, located in Downtown Charleston had never had anyone topped their pizza with fried green tomatoes. Of course, pimento cheese was included. The pizza did not wow me here. But, the combination of pizza and fried green tomatoes was pretty good.
LOWCOUNTRY BISTRO, located in Historic Charleston has a great Ambrose Farms Spinach Salad….an addition of Fried Green Tomatoes made it just perfect.
A.W. SHUCK’S – We stopped here with our Culinary Tour (post in the making)….the praline butter on the fried green tomatoes was delish.
TOAST, located on Meeting St. had their fried green tomatoes with sweet pepper relish.
The following recipe is soooooo good. You can serve it with roast beef, chicken, or even in a sandwich. It takes some time to make but once in the jars you can store them for a long time. Give it as presents to special friends.
MERRYMAN’S GREEN TOMATO PICKLE
1 peck (8 quarts or approx. 20 lbs of small green tomatoes
6 red peppers
12 large onions
5 tablespoons celery seed
5 tablespoons mustard seed
1/2 gal. cider vinegar
3 lbs. light brown sugar
1 cup salt
Slice the tomatoes and onions very thin. Cut peppers into thin strips. Place alternatively (some tomato, some onion, some peppers) in layers in a large bowl, sprinkling salt over each layer.
Let mixture sit for several hours or overnight to draw out liquid.
Squeeze the pickle dry and place in a large kettle. Pour vinegar, sugar, mustard seed and celery seed over pickle.
Cook slowly until onion is clear and tomato is almost transparent. One to two hours. Check and stir often.
Place in sterilized jars and seal.
Note: It is usually served in my house during the Holiday Season. It is an old Merryman recipe.
Have a good one!!
 
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