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May 8th, 2013

“Papa Grande’s”, Coastal Taqueria, Fenwick Island, Delaware Beaches, SoDel Concepts, Matt Haley’s Restaurants, Latin Cuisine, Southern Delaware, Opening before Memorial Week-End! Come by Car or Boat!!

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El sabor de la comida latina no tiene limites.  Las combinaciones de especies e ingredientes…el aji, ya sea dulce o picante, hace una fiesta por si sola en el paladar.   Oh wait a minute, I am supposed to be writing in English.  I guess I got caught up in the moment.

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Papa Grande’s is the new sister restaurant brought to Southern Delaware by Matt Haley, Owner/Executive Chef of SoDel Concepts Restaurant Group.  It is scheduled to open before Memorial Day.  This marks the first Latin inspired concept within the group’s brand profile and the 7th restaurant in total.

“Papa Grande’s brought a cultural swing to our family of restaurants.  It offers the same clean design style, authentic food and excellent experience that we have become known for with our customers,” stated Matt Haley, Owner/Executive Chef.

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Inspired by the spirit and flavors of the Hispanic culture, Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria provides an authentic version of Latino cooking and cuisine.  The menu offerings will be 80 percent hardcore authentic coastal taqueria with main dishes like Whole Fish Veracruz or Chicken Mole served with rice, beans and zucchini, ranging in price from $14 – $21 per entree.  The remaining 20 percent of the menu offerings is fun, with Scrapple Apple, Belly clams or SPAM tacos.  The generous taco menu selection has 15 – 18 options and the Starters range from Jicama sticks to roasted pardon peppers and Chorizo empanadas.  Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria menu will be consistent with the rest of the SoDel Concepts’ restaurants by offering affordable and locally grown plates and tastes.  To take a peek at the menu, please visit http://www. papagrandes.com/menu.

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On the bar side, Papa Grande’s will be topping off the Latin cuisine with an expansive, authentic Tequila selection complimented by Tequila and Rum tasting menus.  To sweeten the pot even further, the bar features a fresh sucar cane machine offering a little crushed-to-order food theater experience for guests.  Check the website http://www.papagrandes.com.

Trapiche for sugar cane.

Trapiche for sugar cane.

For back-of-the-house news at Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria, Matt Haley brought SoDel Concepts’ Corporate Chef, Doug Ruley, in as a partner on this venture.  The two worked with renowned chefs at the Texas branch of the Culinary Institute of America to create a menu reflective of the traditions and home-style roots of the Latin American people.

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In partnership with the Global Delaware Fund, http://www.globaldelawarefund.com, SoDel Concepts has pledged that a percentage of all profits from Papa Grandes will be donated to a scholarship program that will benefit underpriviledged Hispanic children.

Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria is located at 38929 Madison Avenue in Fenwick Island, Delaware by the Route 54 bridge, across the parking lot from Catch 54, one of its sister restaurants.  It was reconstructed out of an antique barn that sat on the site, using reclaimed wood and glass from the former structure.  There are 2 stories, with wrap around decks and unique, functional, glass garage doors that open up to offer guests the complete outdoor dining experience.  Boats are welcome, just pull up to the dock, tie up and pop in.  More info?  Papa Grande’s does have catering and private dining, as well.  Call 302-436-7272.

Buen provecho!!

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December 2nd, 2012

What’s Going On? Delaware Beaches, Santa in Bethany Beach, Cooking Demo at Catch 54 in Fenwick Island, Christmas Parade, Films in Rehoboth Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park Programs in Lewes, The Greene Turtle Tips for Tots, Holiday Season Coat Drive from Global Delaware…Celebrating Christmas at the Delaware Beaches!!

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This Holiday Season take some time to rest and avoid all that Holiday Stress!!

Here are a few highlights of “happenings” at the Delaware Beaches this coming week.

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Monday, December 3rd – Santa will be visiting the Bethany Beach Town Hall at 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.  Santa will be arriving at 4 p.m.  Carriage rides, refreshments, children’s entertainment, the Lord Baltimore Elementary School’s Holiday Ensemble and an outdoor train display.  It is all Free!  More info?  Please call 302-539-8011 or visit http://www.townofbethanybeach.com.

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Tuesday, December 4th – The Holidays are around the corner and Catch 54 located at 38931 Madison Ave. at Shark’s Cove Marina, in Fenwick Island, Delaware is getting into a festive mood.  FREE Cooking Demo!  This demonstration will showcase party hors d’ouevres and beverages sure to impress your Holiday guests.  Cocktail hour will begin at 4:45 p.m. with small plates available followed by the Demo held from 6-7 p.m.  To reserve your seat, please call Catch 54 at 302-436-8600 or email Jim@sodelconcepts.com.  Website?  http://www.catch54.com

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Tuesday, December 4th – A tradition at this time of the year in Rehoboth Beach is the Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m.  It is hosted by the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company.  http://www.rehobothbeachfire.com. Party and awards ceremony following at the Convention Center, also located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  Refreshments, hot chocolate; Santa will be there.  Details, information and everything else you want to know about it, please visit the Rehoboth Beach Main Street website, http://www.downtownrehoboth.com.

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Wednesday, December 5th – Catching a film is definitely, a stress reliever.  The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Around the World features critically acclaimed, award-winning, international independent films.  At 7:00 p.m. first Wednesday of each month, from September until May.  Location? The screening room upstairs at the Movies at Midway located on Coastal Highway.  The screenings are free and open to the public.  More info? Call 302-645-9095.  Website?  http://www.rehobothfilm.com

This month’s film is Amador.  Marcela is a young immigrant with financial troubles.  She finds a summer job looking after Amador, a bedridden elderly man whose family is away.  Amador’s sudden death leaves Marcela jobless, something she can’t afford to let happen.  Faced with a difficult moral dilema, Marcela will prove that death can’t always stop life. It is in Spanish with English subtitles.

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Thursday, December 6th – Located in Lewes, the Cape Henlopen State Park offers a variety of recreational, historic and natural opportunities for all ages.  The Park is gorgeous any time of the day.  The programs offered meet at the Seaside Nature Center, unless otherwise noted.  No entrance fee at this time of the year; just follow the signs to the Nature Center.  On selected Thursdays…Lunch and Learn from Noon until 1 p.m.  Learn about an interesting topic relating to the natural or cultural history of Cape Henlopen.  Take your lunch, they will provide coffee and dessert.  Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852.  On Thursday, 12/6, the topic will be Science in the Park.  Find out what research has been going on in and near Cape Henlopen State Park.  $3/person.

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HOLIDAY SEASON COAT DRIVE – This event is on-going.  Global Delaware Fund Hosts a Coat Drive for the Holiday Season.  This non-profit organization was founded by Chef Matt Haley, SoDel Concepts, with the goal of administering goods and services to at risk children and to those in distressing situations, locally and internationally. Website?  http://www.theglobaldelawarefund.com. Coats are being accepted at all of SoDel Concepts restaurants:

Fish On! located at 17300 North Village Main Blvd. in Lewes.

Lupo di Mare located at 247 Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach.

Matt’s Fish Camp located in North Bethany Beach at Tower Shores.

Bluecoast located at 111 Highway One in North Bethany.

Northeast Seafood Kitchen located at 29F Atlantic Ave. in Ocean View.

Catch 54 located at 38931 Madison Ave. at Sharks Cove Marina and Fenwick Island

New, or gently used coats for all ages, will be collected and transported to local organizations for donation at the end of the year, including Casa de Francisco Emergency Adult Shelter in Milton, Delaware.

In the Spirit of the Holidays, if you would like to make a donation, however small, and if able, to any one of the restaurants to help support those in need this season…thank you.

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Saturday, December 8th – Cape Henlopen State Park Programs – Fort  Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  On Saturday…Battery 519 Tour at 2:00 p.m.  Discover how and why Fort Miles defended our coast during WWII on this tour inside Battery 519.  Ages 7 and up with an adult.  Limit to 30.  Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852.  Admission is $5/person.  Fort Miles programs meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area.

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Tuesday, December 11th – TIPS FOR TOTS from the Greene Turtle – Staffs at 19 Greene Turtle locations will donate all tips they earn on December 11th to purchase toys for local “Toys for Tots” programs and help bring the joys of the season to underprivileged children.

Tips for Tots was started in 2006 by Corlie Brice, a bartender at The Greene Turtle in Salisbury, Maryland.  “She arrived for her shift one cold December night in 2006 and noticed a sign on the neighboring business, designating it as a Toys for Tots drop-off site.  She decided to use whatever tips she took in during her shift to purchase toys for the program; additionally, she enlisted her fellow employees and publicized her intentions to guests coming into the restaurant to increase the potential donation.  That evening, she and fellow bartender, Chris Tingle, took in $700, an amount that proved even more valuable when the manager of a nearby Ollie’s Bargain Outlet agreed to give her a discount on her purchases once she explained her intentions.”  Since that time, the Greene Turtle has donated more than $28,000 in purchase toys to local Toys for Tots programs, through the tips donated by restaurant employees, the corporate offices and additional gifts donated by other member of the community.  Guests have rallied, as well, occasionally giving tips as large as $50 to $100!!

The Greene Turtle has locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.  In Lewes, Delaware, they are located at the Villages of Five Points.  To check the other locations and for more info., please visit http://www.thegreeneturtle.com/fundraising-community-support.

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Wednesday, December 12th – “Read a Movie”, brought to you by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library is a club that began in September and meets on the second Wednesday of every month.  Members receive an email link to the short story in advance, and copies of the story are also available at the front desk of the library located on Rehoboth Avenue.  After the film is screened, members engage in a lively discussion, sharing thoughts about how well or not so well the story was expanded to the big screen.  Membership is free.  To sign up, and receive the stories in advance, email Greg Jones, Education/Outreach Coordinator at outreach@rehobothfilm.com, or call the Rehoboth Beach Public Library at 302-227-8044.

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On Wednesday, 12/12 film enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the holidays with a screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life”.  Members are first invited to read the little-known short story called “The Greatest Gift”, which formed the basis for the beloved film.  Then, the group will get together upstairs at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, beginning at 4:00 p.m., to view its better known film version and hear about its page-to-screen evolution.

It a Wonderful Life was released in 1946 and was ranked the Number 20 on the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest Films of all Time.  At the Read a Movie screening, members will learn little-known facts about the film and the story on which it was based, deepening their enjoyment of this Yuletide Classic.

Have a great day!!

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November 9th, 2012

Thank You!!, Advertisers, AboutMyBeaches, Tidewater Realty, Coastal Chem-Dry, Miken Builders, Betterliving Patio & Sunroom of Delmarva, TKO Designs, SoDel Concepts, Matt Haley’s Restaurants, Plate Catering, Global Delaware, Doggies at the Beach, Butter Shades, Delaware Beaches, Beach House Management, Tauriello & Co., Delray Beach, Florida

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It is so good to be able to say thank you and mean it.  I want to thank those companies advertising on AboutMyBeaches.  Some of them I bugged a lot; explaining why they should be on my website.  I really do appreciate it.

AboutMyBeaches started back on July of 2009.  It was one of those ideas.  I am a frustrated concierge.  First it was going to be just a website.  When my webmaster, Ed Timmons, met with me, I kept talking and talking.  He probably thought I was more of a blogger.  So, really, it was his suggestion.  Here I am.  I consider myself to be in the business of Word of Mouth.

Since my advertisers are on my website, which is written in a blog style, you can access them directly.  Just look at them on the right hand side of AboutMyBeaches,  http://www.aboutmybeaches.com, and you will be able to find out what these companies are all about.  They are all different.  Their owners are very nice, and easy to talk to.

Let’s meet them:

Tidewater Realty – This company is located at 32892 Coastal Highway (Rt.1) at the Starboard Center in the town of Bethany Beach, Delaware.  Bethany is considered one of the Quiet Resorts of the Delaware Beaches.  I know it well.  For many years I lived there.  It is a small coastal community, with great beaches, and quaint little restaurants.  Tel. 302-539-7500.  Toll free 900-888-7501.

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Tidewater Realty is a boutique size real estate company.  Broker of Record?  John Merryman, III.  This company has been a sales leader in the community for 30 years.  It is known for its personal and professional attention.  Website?  http://www.tidewaterrealty.com.  Please remember that Delaware has low property taxes and tax free shopping!!

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Coastal Chem-Dry – This company is at the forefront of the carpet and upholstery industry.  Green certified, with innovative equipment and powerful cleaning solutions.  Website?  http://www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de.  It dries quickly, so you don’t have to wait hours and even days for this to happen.

A Fall Special!!  3 rooms for $119.95 up to 350 sq.ft.  Stairs not included.

Please contact them at:  New Castle County and Kent County 302-234-0200.  Sussex County 302-645-2800.

Check the website for more specials and information.

Miken Builders is located at 32782 Cedar Drive, Millville, Delaware 19967.  Millville is located a few miles west of Bethany Beach.  Tel. 302-537-4444.  Cell 302-381-0773.  Website?  http://www.mikenbuilders.com.  Mike Cummings is the Founder and CEO of this company.  I have known him for so many years.  Our sons played Little League together.  Besides being a friend, I have also been a customer.

Miken Builders is a commercial and residential construction company.  It is very well respected for his construction work and for his involvement in our communities.  No job is too small or too big for them.

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Last summer they worked on my house.  A whole new entry way, which by the way, I have enjoyed and was very much needed.  Also, there was some remodeling in my bathroom.

Betterliving Patio & Sunrooms of Delmarva.  This company is under the umbrella of Miken Builders.  Location? 32442 Royal Blvd., Unit 1, Dagsboro, DE 19939.   Tel. 302-251-0000.  Toll Free 877-251-0080. Website?  http://www.betterlivingdelmarva.com.  They are the exclusive provider of Betterliving 3-Season year-round sunrooms and awnings.

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Doggies at the Beach is a boarding and day care facility for your pooches.  It is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  Tel. 302-644-8200. Website?  http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.  It is my dog, Addy’s, home away from home.  I have total confidence in Jim and his staff and when I leave her there. I feel she is in the best of care.

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Doggies at the Beach has 4 master groomers for dogs and cats, working 7 days a week; mornings, afternoons, and evenings.  All you have to do is call for an appointment.  The facility is great with 24/7 human care.  It is also climate controlled.  Dog training is also available.

Two new web-cams are being installed.  One will be located in the new puppy room, the other in the new building called Bayside.

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Doggies at the Beach is very much involved in the community.  Don’t be surprised to see them in parades, holding events, and having a good old time!!

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SoDel Concepts, founded and owned by Restauranteur & Philanthropist, Matt Haley.  Website?  http://www.sodelconcepts.com. A total of 6 restaurants at the moment, with its newest one, Papa Grande, opening in 2013 in Fenwick Island, Delaware.  Stay tuned for updates.  Busy does not even begin to describe this company.  I have written posts, with pictures, on most of them, except Blue Coast Seafood Grill….soon, though.  Just put their name on the search of AboutMyBeaches to see some delicious dishes.

In Lewes, Delaware you will find Fish On! – http://www.fishon.bz

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In Rehoboth Beach, Delaware you will find Lupo di Mare – http://www.lupodimarerehoboth.com

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In North Bethany Beach, Delaware you will also find Matt’s Fish Camp – http://www.mattsfishcamp.com

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Also, in North Bethany you will find Blue Coast Seafood Grill – http://www.bluecoastseafoodgrill.com

In Ocean View, Delaware you will find NorthEast Seafood Kitchen – http://www.northeastseafoodkitchen.com

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In Fenwick Island, Delaware, that’s where you will find Catch 54 – http://www.catch54.com.

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In each of them I have found a favorite dish.  If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches, try them.  I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Plate Catering – This is a catering company owned by Matt Haley, owner of SoDel Concepts.  A dinner for many, or just for a few.  An intimate affair, perhaps? A special occasion, I am sure.  They can handle it.  Please give them a call at 302-644-1200.  Website?  http://www.plate-catering.com

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The Global Delaware Fund.  This is a non-profit organization founded by Matt Haley, owner of SoDel Concepts and Plate Catering.  It provides goods and services to children at risk in distressed situations.  It has been lending a hand here, in Delaware, and abroad.  Please visit http://www.theglobaldelawarefund.com.

Butter Shades is a sun glass company from Philadelphia that sells affordable sunglasses without sacrificing pure, manufactured quality.  This company has a passion and compassion…they are giving back to the community, as well.  Please check the sunglasses at http://www.buttershades.com

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TKO – In Bethany Beach you will find Alice H. Klein, Jeweler and Designer.  She is the owner and founder of TKO Designs, Inc.  In the business for 32 years, Alice has a unique way of presenting a beautiful stone in its best light.  She works with plastics and resins, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, gold, gold filled, silver and Swaroski crystals.  She can give a lift to a tired setting giving it that wow factor.

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TKO Designs is located at 100 Garfield Pkwy., Stores 6 & 7, Bethany Beach, Delaware.  Tel. 302-539-6992.  Website?  http://www.alicehklein-tko.com.  I have known the company for so long and I am a consummate fan of her work.  Her niece JoAnne works at her store, as well.

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Florida – I do have a few advertisers in Florida.  You might want to know them.  Whether you are a snowflake or a snowbird these 2 companies provide great services.  I also know them, personally, and can recommend them fully.

Tauriello & Co. is a real estate company located in the heart of Delray Beach, Florida.  This coastal town is also known as the Village by the Sea.  You can find it at 900 E. Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-278-5570.  Toll Free 877-509-8300.  Website?  http://www.tauriello.com.

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Brokers of Record are Daniel & Sue Tauriello.  They have been in Delray Beach for so many years and are very well respected in the Village by the Sea.  I have known them since 2003 and they have given me personal and professional service.  Please call Cheran or Sue if you want to find that special place to hang your beach chair.

Beach House Management, LLC – This is a property management company in Delray Beach.  Michael Keegan is at the helm of the company and along with his staff, you home will be in good hands.  Totally professional and caring.  I have used Michael since 2003 and have no regrets at all.  Some might think that a property management company is a luxury; in reality, it is a necessity when you are not there.  For more information, please visit http://www.mybeachhouses.com.  Tel. 561-376-4329.

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Again, I do appreciate your business….Interested advertising on AboutMyBeaches?  I think it is a very good deal.  $500 for one year.  Your banner on AboutMyBeaches.  My personal attention, as well.  Check the website and see if you like it.  Nothing better than word of mouth.

Have a good one!!

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August 6th, 2012

Gathering at the Dining Table with new friends, La Esperanza, Hoy en Delaware, Chef Matt Haley was our Host in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

It is so funny, I have never been invited to a chef’s house.  It was a first and I was looking forward to it.  Except, I was going to bring a dessert and that already had me going.  I was hoping I was not going to mess it up.  I even offered to make a flan.  Now, that should be an easy one for me.  I took a practice run the night before and what a flop it was!! I had tried a new recipe and it was terrible.  Into the disposal it went.  My host does not know this.  If he reads this post, he will find out that I was, actually, nervous.

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I ended up making the flan just like they make it in Puerto Rico; sugar, milk eggs…I was getting my confidence back.  It looked great on the pan, but will I be able to flip it?  I did.  A little sideways but it looked presentable.  Fresh fruit on the side.  I wrapped it, and off we went to Matt Haley’s house.  I have mentioned before that before I met him, personally, I was a fan of his restaurants.  His company is SoDel Concepts.  You can check it on this website, right on the right hand side. Click on it.  You might want to also check Global Delaware on this website, so that you can see the other side of this chef, and what else he is doing.

I think I took a turn too quickly so when I opened my trunk there was caramelized sugar all over the mat.  All I could think was, please let it be edible.

Now, the difference between an amateur and a professional is that the professional makes it look so effortless.  Matt was saying how he did not know what he was cooking for dinner until an hour before.  Oh, a friend gave him fresh caught rockfish.  He had it ready to go in the oven.  So easy, no stressing, you know.

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The next guests were arriving.  When I was growing up in Puerto Rico, I went to Catholic school.  The sisters (nuns) were in our lives every day.  Therefore, when Matt told me that Sisters Rosita, Maria, and Asuncion were coming for dinner, I was totally at ease.    These women are amazing.  Let me tell you a bit about them.

Rosita, Maria, and Asuncion came from Spain many years ago.  Their order is Las Carmelitas.  They have had a presence in Sussex County for over 18 years.  They have seen about 5,000 babies go through their hands.    They are the heart and soul of La Esperanza, along with many others that are helping the Hispanic community in Georgetown, Delaware.

Faith, Hope and Charity are the 3 theological virtues.  La Esperanza means Hope and it is the last thing someone loses.  The sisters are giving faith, charity and hope to many that are in need.  La Esperanza was founded in 1996 “primarily to provide support to the increasing number of immigrant workers arriving in Sussex County from Mexico and Guatemala”.

La Esperanza offers family services including transportation, and translation services to families.  They also provide non-English speaking victims of crime important information and support.  It is located at 216 N. Race St., Georgetown, DE.  Tel. 302-854-9262  Website? http://www.laesperanza.org.  If you would like to volunteer, donate or just learn about it, please visit the website.

These sisters put me to shame.  What they do in a day is unreal.  Busy until late at night, offering support, smiles and prayers. La Esperanza serves 8,000 individuals and families each year, including children.

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The next two guests were arriving.  Also from Spain but in the community for many years.  Their business is Hoy en Delaware, the Spanish newspaper, which is distributed through the State of Delaware. Jose Somalo is the Publisher and Virginia Esteban is the Editor.  You can find Hoy en Delaware on Facebook.  And you can also visit their website http://www.hoyendelaware.com.

Matt’s appetizers were simple and delicious; roasted peppers, sardines, cheese.

His rockfish was cooking in the oven and it looked so good.

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Potatoes and string beans on the stove.

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The salad greens were in the salad bowl.  Apples, pine nuts and cheese were also added.

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Check the dressing, he said.  Light and delicious it was.  Equal measurements of buttermilk and sour cream, lemon zest and herbs.

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A quick mixing of the salad…my photo does not do justice.

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I am telling you…effortless.  I kept checking to see if he would lose his cool, but he did not, even when he had to slide the rockfish into the serving dish.

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We were all chatting away, getting to know each other.  Dinner was ready.

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On the table were flowers, hot peppers, and a homemade relish, all with the kind of heat that wake up your taste buds.

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Grace was all that was left to do…and to thank our host for a wonderful dinner.

There is something about gathering at a table to share a meal that puts everyone in a great frame of mind.  The conversation flowed; a lot of laughter, as well.

My dish had a little bit of everything including some of the roasted peppers from the appetizer plate. Matt mentioned that he loves simple foods. You should be able to taste the food you are eating.  A potato should have that earthy taste, for example. The fish was awesome!!  So was everything else.

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It was time for coffee and dessert.  Oh boy.  Matt told me to serve the 3 desserts we had.

The torrejas were brought by Jose and Virginia.  This is a traditional Spanish dessert and the best way to explain it to you is that it is almost like a French toast.  Great with coffee and not overly sweet either.

The Brazo Gitano or Gypsy’s Arm is a filled Spanish sponge cake, with a cream filling

And, my flan.

I managed to serve everyone but no thanks to Chef Matt.  I had just a regular spatula for serving; let’s put it this way, it was hard to serve the flan.  Anyway, everyone thought all the desserts were very good.

The photo shows on top the torrejas, then the brazo gitano and then my flan with fruits.

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It was a great evening full of enlightening conversation.  It was so nice meeting them all.

Dinner with family and friends…..priceless!!

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June 9th, 2012

Global Delaware, Non-Profit, Local & Global, Education & Sustainability, Fundraising Event, Delaware Beaches

 

It was another one of those evenings when you are taken back by the generosity of our communities. 

A fundraising event for Global Delaware.  Until last year, I really did not know what it was or what it actually did.  I know now a little bit more.  You are probably wondering, what is it?

The Global Delaware Fund was established by restauranteur and philanthropist, Matthew Haley and SoDel Concepts.  Since its inception the mission was to promote education and sustainability, here, in Delaware and around the globe.  Our little small wonder of a state is making a difference all the way to Nepal.

The Global Delaware Fund is managed by Hugh Leahy of Delaware Community Foundation, 36 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.  Tel. 302-856-4393.  Email: hleahy@delcf.org.  Website?  www.theglobaldelawarefund.com.  

Global Delaware is a non-profit organization.  It provides goods and services to children at risk in distressed situations.  And, also provides essential services to children and adults, here, in Delaware and beyond.

Some of these services, which are essential, and some of us take it for granted, are clothing, shelter and food.

Counseling, mentoring, scholarships, fellowships, and education grants for students in grades K-12, including support for special needs and students with learning disabilities.

Some of the beneficiaries are:  La Esperanza, Crossroads Drug Treatment Center, Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, Delaware’s Foster Children, Youth Development: Domestic Skills Classes, Children and Families First of Delaware, Boys and Girls Club Delaware, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, Pranjal Academy in Nepal, and Victory House Boy’s.

Matt gave us all a brief introduction of what Global Delaware is all about and its importance.  The evening had a purpose; that while having a fun night, the raising of funds would be key to its success.

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And it was.  There was a huge silent auction.  The shops, restaurants, went all out in their donations.  Spa packages, golf packages, clothing, jewelry, wine, and art.

Just enough items on the live auction.  Butch Emmert from Emmert Auctions was the auctioneer for the evening.  Butch is colorful, energetic and fun.  If you have seen him in action, you know what I mean.

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This event took place at Fish On in Lewes, Delaware.  Morsels of delicious appetizers were being passed around.  My crabcake was tasty and just the right size to pop in my mouth.

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One of the items that caught my attention, and I imagine the attention of many others, was the Airfare and 3 night stay for two at Wine Resort Conti Di San Bonifacio in Tuscany, Italy.  This is an exclusive jewel of a hotel, suspended between sky and vines.  Perfect for those who seek a retreat from their busy lives.  You want to know more?  Check http://www.disanbonifacio.com.

I think Matt and Global Delaware were happy with the outcome of the evening.  Everyone had a good time, much needed funds were raised.

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Note:  Online donations are accepted through the Delaware Community Foundation, www.delcf.org.  To donate by check, please make it payable to:  The Global Delaware Fund, P.O. Box 31, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.  Every little helps someone in need.

And, when donating, please specify whether you would like your funds distributed locally or abroad.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you…Global Delaware is on Facebook. Go ahead and “Like” them.

Some information for this post was taken from Global Delaware Fund.  Have a great week-end!!  Talk to you later…

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September 12th, 2011

Farm to Table Dinner, Good Earth Market, Plate Catering, SoDel Concepts, Fundraising, Event, Global Delaware Fund, Delaware Beaches, Tuesday, 9/13

 

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Having attended this summer one of these unforgettable outdoor dinners, I have to remind you that tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13th, you can join fellow diners as the sun sets for a special dining experience.

It is sponsored by Plate Catering and Good Earth Market.  The food will be prepared by Matt Haley, Sue Ryan and SoDel Chefs.

It will start at 6 p.m.  Location? Good Earth Market, Clarksville.  $95/person.  For tickets please call 302-537-7100.

All local farm and pier fresh menu accompanied by wine pairings and cocktails.

This is a fundraising event.  All proceeds benefit the Global Delaware Fund.

This Fund is helping local and global communities by supporting education and sustainability.  Their website?  www.theglobaldelawarefund.com.

The Global Delaware Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing goods and services to children at risk in distressed situations.  It provides essential services to children and adults locally and throughout the world.

Their Services?  Financial support for essential needs, such as clothing, shelter and food, and thereby filling the gaps in the “social safety net”.

They also provide financial support towards counseling and mentoring for abused, grief-stricken, or disease-afflicted children.

And, they also provide scholarships, fellowships, and education grants for students in grades K-12 including support for special needs and learning disabled students.

Online donations are accepted through the Delaware Community Foundation, www.delcf.org.  Or, you can make a check payable to:  The Global Delaware Fund, P.O. Box 31, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.  

When donating, please specify whether you would like your funds distributed locally or abroad.

 Good Earth Market is located in Clarksville, Delaware, just a few miles west of Bethany Beach.  For directions and more info., please visit www.goodearthmarket.com.

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Have a great time!!…talk to you later…

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