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!!
July 29th, 2014
 Bill Shoemaker, Proprietor You can’t help but fall in love with Rooster’s Nest. It opened in 2006. Since then the word has spread….a must stop shop when visiting the Delaware Beaches. It is located at the Bayville Shopping Center on 37244 Lighthouse Rd., #108 in West Fenwick Island. Tel. 302-436-1848. Website? http://www.roostersnest.com. It is about 3 miles west from Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island. It is also very accessible to Ocean City, Maryland, since Rt. 54 is on the Delaware/Maryland line.
 
The Proprietors are Sally Walsh and Bill Shoemaker. They have been able to assemble a shop that offers the discriminating shopper fine gifts, home furnishings, children’s gifts, one of a kind pieces, stationery, and jewelry….all under one roof.
The merchandise changes constantly, pieces go quickly, but the other day as 10 of us entered the store it was really full of beautiful things. Ooohs, and Aahs….I want this or that was all we could hear. The staff is great and very helpful.
So, let’s shop…
Home Furnishings:
Candles, stationery and fun stuff:
The swimmers are decorative and the Booty Buddy is made of neoprene which will protect your swim suit at the pool or the beach.
 
Handbags and totes….we love them!!
Rooster’s Nest offers several lines of jewelry.
Sally and her staff will answer questions, and help you look for that special gift. It is a great store. I just gave you a sample….you have to see it for yourself.
 
Talk to you later.
July 24th, 2014
It really is the only way to go……our own private Limo. Making a day of touring the “cottages” in the Bethany Beach area. It is the Quiet Resort and these owners open their doors under the care of the Friends of the South Coastal Library.
For 23 years this is an annual event, taking place the third Wednesday and Thursday in July. It is always very well attended. Many visitors and residents want to check out what others have done to their homes. And it is held rain or shine. When you tour the homes the brochure is your entry ticket and in it you will find every detail of the home, including the color palette, decorators, builders, and landscapers, as well as personal stories on the owners. More info? Please visit http://www.beachandbaycottagetour.com.
Our driver was Ty and he was great. Took our photos, had lunch with us and took us from door to door. On a hot day having a limo was just….priceless! Inside the limo we got comfortable with snacks and bubbly. Our group thanks Sandy, sitting on the left hand side, for making all the arrangements, including lunch at her home, which was quite a spread!
Many years ago, the “cottages” in Bethany Beach were summer places where many came to just relax….no air condition, just fans, and simple furnishings. That has really changed with homes on this particular tour ranging from 1,400 square feet to 6,000 square feet. For the visitors….booties were to be worn before going inside each home.
No photos were allowed inside the homes, but from the outside here are a few:
This house had an amazing view of the bay. It was the largest home on the tour. 6,000 square feet with very open floor plans, a massive kitchen, and even a room for the dogs. Multiple balconies overlooking the Assawoman Bay and a wide back porch and a bayside flagpole surrounded Adirondack chairs for sunset watching. It was a New England style cedar shingle house.
Right on First Street in Bethany Beach this 2,500 square foot house was a Hamptons-style home. The owners have been visiting Bethany Beach for 40 years.
This home in Sussex Shores was built after the owners had outgrown their cottage also in Sussex Shores. It was a 4,100 square foot beach retreat, with open dining, kitchen, living areas, and great outdoor living space. It had reclaimed white oak floors and the home was decorated with refurbished barn sale finds and the remnants from their old cottage.
We toured all 10 homes. I found that the houses featured on this year’s tour were so completely different. You were able to see the personality of the owners by the way their homes were decorated. Accessories speak to the style of the family that lives in the home….and there were plenty.
A photo after we finished and were relaxing in the Sussex Shores’ home.
And, a last photo inside the limo, taken by Ty.
Oh no….the day was not over yet. Our limo was gone but we all took off for shopping at Rooster’s Nest in Fenwick Island, on Rt. 54….a post in the making.
And an early dinner at The Lobster Shanty located on Rt. 54 in Fenwick Island, as well. View of the marsh, a breezy porch…orange crushes, mojitos, sangria, lobster and shrimp salad, lobster rolls, crabcakes, fish tacos, and lobster BLT!
It was dusk and I was driving over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. The nigtht was clear and all I could think was how nice it was today. The funny part was that some of the women knew each other but some, also, like me, only knew one person……new friends were made….and that’s a priceless, as well.
July 17th, 2014
Awesome day in Delmarva!! Low Humidity, blue skies….and it is Summer 2014! You might be at the beach, or gardening or just plain doing nothing at all. A couple of weeks ago the day was the same and my friend, Debbie K, called me and we wanted to play tourist. Enjoying the beautiful day we took off, unexpectedly, for the Lobster Shanty located on Rt. 54 in Fenwick Island, Delaware. Tel. 302-436-2305. Website? http://www.twiningshanty.com.
The Lobster Shanty opened its doors in 2010. It is owned by restauranteurs David and Janet Twinings. It really does have awesome views of the bay and marshes from most of the tables, including an open air sunset bar. Check the scenery because during different times of the day you may see herons, egrets and the creatures that make the bay marsh their own habitat.
The location is just a few miles west of Fenwick Island on Rt. 54…over the “bridge”. The Lobster Shanty can get pretty crowded, but on that particular day, at lunch time, we were lucky because it was quiet and had the perfect lunch…seafood was on our minds.
The bar is huge and also has that magnificent view. The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner and happy hour. You can make reservations by calling the above mentioned telephone number.
My friend, Debbie K, had the best salad….It was called the Lobster & Shrimp Salad. It was almost enough for 2 people. The salads were served over field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and seasonal fruits….dressed with their own maple vinaigrette dressing. It was so pretty!
My Lobster Salad Roll did not disappoint…it was, definitely, a perfect summer dish. It had knuckle and claw lobster, a little Helman’s, their own seasonings…..shhhhhh a secret, and an originial New England buttered grilled roll.
Debbie K and I caught up with each other lives and decided that we are lucky to live here at the Delaware Beaches….and, do not take it for granted.
Our lunch was very reasonable, our services was attentive, and we thoroughly enjoyed it!!
And as we drove on the ocean front road in Fenwick…..look at this! One lot back from being ocean front.
Have a good one…remember that you are at the beach; relax and kick back!
July 5th, 2014
Have you tasted the new Fisher’s Popcorn flavor? It is their original caramel popcorn with a dusting of crab spice. How coincidental that I found myself in front of Fisher’s. Fisher’s Popcorn is located at 44 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2691. Website? http://www.fishers-popcorn.com.
You can always stop and taste….then commit yourself to take some home.
Let me tell you that my family loves the original caramel flavor. You can take it home and just zap it for a second in the microwave…..warm, sweet and awesome! So trying the dusting of crab spice was going to be very interesting. Corey watched me take the first bite. So, what do you think? I answered….I like it. The reason I liked was that it is just a dusting, with enough spice to give it some kick. And I do agree with Corey; I think it would be perfect with beer! That combination of sweet, salt, and crab spice is unique.
Taking some home….it had also very good reviews….but they still liked the original caramel the best.
Other flavors have dustings of Cheddar, and of White Cheddar.
The caramel corn is made in-house….at times you can see them working the kettles.
Then, as you stroll Rehoboth Avenue you cannot help but stop at the sight of the abundance of caramel corn.
Over the years, I have sent Fisher’s Popcorn to Puerto Rico, Florida, Colorado, California, Maryland…and even took it to the nurses that took care of my husband last year at University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. You can mail order Fisher’s year-round. Just check the website above mentioned and if you are the beach stop by in Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, or Fenwick and they will take care of you.
Enjoy the Holiday Week-End….it is gorgeous out there!!
 July, 2014
May 11th, 2014
I wish all my friends and readers a beautiful day. I remember when I became a Mother, I was totally complete.
For those of you you who Mother someone in your life….Happy Mother’s Day!
Note: The photo was taken in Bethany Beach the other day. It is not unusual to see families like this throughout the Delaware Beaches in the Spring. I never get tired of looking at them.
April 25th, 2014
A “killer” comedy classic. Two charming sisters with a sinister secret. Directed by Rusty Hesse. Dickens Parlour Theater is located west of Bethany Beach, on Rt. 26. Just a few miles from Bethany. The address is 35715 Atlantic Avenue, Millville, DE 19970.
The parlour opens at 7 p.m. for cocktails…showtime is 7:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert are served at intermission.
If you would like to have dinner, there is only one seating at 6 p.m. Parlour opens at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. You can check http://www.dptmagic.com. Click on One Stop Dining & Entertainment for more info., including the menu. When making the dinner reservations you will need to give them your Menu Selections, as well. Tel. 302-829-1071.
Dickens Parlour Theater opens year-round. The website shows the complete schedule, including the magic acts for the young ones and the young at heart. Great to keep in mind on rainy days at the beach.
Have a gorgeous day!!
April 17th, 2014
You better believe it when I say they speak Spanish. Arriving at Papa Grande’s…I stepped inside and this is what I saw…pork tacos coming out. First impression? Huele bueno! It means smells good! It was like coming into a home and you can smell the food cooking. Yum. So, I said: Que tal como estan? A look and then: Hablas Espanol muy bien. Pues claro. Adriana introduced herself. From Veracruz. When you visit Papa Grande’s ask for her. She was friendly, and knew her menu well. I mention this now instead of later in the post because she was that good of a server.
Papa Grande’s opened in Fenwick Island, Delaware, last year. The location is 38929 Madison Avenue. It is only a mile and a half or so from Coastal Highway on Rt. 54. Tel. 302-436-7272. Website? http://www.papagrandes.com. This restaurant is the 7th restaurant opened by restauranteur and philanthropist, Matt Haley. Matt Haley is the recipient of the James Beard 2014 Humanitarian Award!! Papa Grande’s sits right behind a sister restaurant called Catch 54. But, wait, coming in May, Papa Grande’s arrives in Dowtown Rehoboth Beach. It is the first time one of Matt Haley’s restaurant is being duplicated. All his restaurants are different. But, one thing that is consistent…all use fresh ingredients and the best Southern Delaware has to offer. The food is simple; not fussy. What you see is what you get. That’s what we, customers want.
We were having a late lunch….almost close to their happy hour which begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. They open Sunday – Thursday from 11:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. It was that in between time, when it was not crowded and we could relax and take in the views.
On the first floor, there is plenty of sitting, booths or individual tables. This dining area is quiet. The bar is upstairs.
 
Upstairs, the bar takes center stage with tables and booths also around the bar. The deck is the most sought after spot. Plenty of scenic views.
I don’t know what it is with me…the moment I saw the menu, I knew what I was going to have. I see scrapple and I have to have it. So, I did, but first I had their Shredded Brussels Sprouts. I am also hooked on this dish. At Lupo di Mare in Rehoboth Beach, another of Matt Haley Companies, they are amazing. I wanted to taste these ones, as well. They were so different that I can’t tell you which I like better. The Papa Grande’s brussels sprouts have a roasted corn vinaigrette, red onion, pepita, and cotija. Pepita is pumpkin seed, and cotija is a hard, crumbly white cheese made from cow’s milk; more pungent than queso blanco. I thought the brussels sprouts were very refreshing and both Cindi and I agreed that it will be a great summer starter.
Ordering my Scrapple Apple Tacos….they came just like I ordered them….well done, meaning crispy. A side order of rice. The combination was great. I just don’t know why I have not thought about this myself in my own home. If you like scrapple, then order them!
Cindi’s soup was a Mexican Crab Crema Soup. It was on the special that day and she thought it was rich, creamy with the right amount of heat. It is still chilly at the Delaware Beaches, so it was perfect.
We did not have dessert even though they were offered. Another time, perhaps. Cindi and I just sat there…it was almost time for happy hour. The customers were arriving. We just chatted away.
So, please remember….Papa Grande’s is coming to Downtown Rehoboth Beach!! Nos Vemos y Buen Provecho!
Not Matt’s self-portrait, I believe…these are for sale at Papa Grande’s!
 
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