November 21st, 2011

Lloyd’s Market, Lewes, Delaware, Gluten Free Turkeys, Happy 40th!!, Historic Lewes’ Oldest Supermarket, Neighborhood Charm

“The first true supermarket in the U.S. was opened by Michael J. Cullen on August 4, 1930, in a 6,000 sq.ft. former garage in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y.”  wikipedia

I knew I was home when I first saw how covered with leaves my yard was; then I heard the geese.  I love their sound and how low they usually fly.  They were migrating south as I had just migrated north.  Hmmm….

It is that time of the year when I usually decide if this is another Turducken Thanksgiving or would a regular bird will do this time.  I wanted a regular turkey; have not even decided what trimmings I will make this year.

I think it has been about 3 years since we started eating gluten free.  Not by choice; by the diagnosis of celiac disease.  No wheat or derivatives, please.  Just like we have learned to navigate, grocery stores, restaurants, and going to friends for dinner, our friends have learned just as much.  They are always on the look out for gluten free products for us.

I got an e-mail from Richard…Hey, I was at the IGA in Lewes and they had gluten free turkeys.  You want one?  Of course, I did.  I told him to tell them to hold one for me until Sunday.  He did and then he said…by the way, you should write a post on this grocery store…it will be interesting to see what you think…

First let me tell you that when you mention to someone about a gluten free turkey, they are surprised.  They think all of them are.  Not, really.  People with gluten allergies and celiac have to stay away from words like, basted, marinated, injected, flavor enhanced and even rubs, unless you know exactly what the rub contained.  It is tricky but like anything else you get used to it.

So, there I was ready to pick my bird up and to also do the post.  When someone considers going to a grocery store a chore, I actually love it.  I go pretty much every day.  Ask anyone who knows me.  I also see everyone else there, as well.

Lloyd’s Market is located at 611 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958.  Tel. 302-645-6589.  You can find Lloyd’s Market on Facebook.

Oyster stuffing?

I can see why Richard goes to this market all the time.  Lloyd’s has that neighbordhood charm.  If you are lucky to live nearby, then, you really can walk.  Otherwise, there is plenty of parking in the back.

The first thing I experienced as I came into Lloyd’s was the smell of rotisserie chicken.  That was a good start.  Rotisserie chicken makes great chicken salad; add mayo, grapes or raisins and pepper and you are good to go.

Lloyd’s is small in comparison to the new “mega supermarkets”.  But, really, what it had was that neighborhood charm.  That familiarity that is lost in big stores. 

I introduced myself to Lenny.  He was the son in law and yes, he had my turkey.  He was so friendly.  I asked him about taking pictures and he gave me the go ahead.

My gluten free turkey came from House of Raeford Farms in North Carolina.  You can check this company by visiting www.houseofraeford.com.

Lloyd’s Market had just turned 40 years old on the 19th. My friend, Richard, told me he used to be a bag boy back in the day.  The store keeps in touch with past employees, as well.

Lloyd’s is very well stocked.  The store is impeccable and every item is perfectly in line.  Good lighting and employees are ready to help.

They have local produce.  The cabbage and the sweet potatoes were huge.

Of course, Lewes Dairy Egg Nog was in the refrigerator. It is the best, hands down.  Some drink it plain, sans alcohol; others spike it; while others freeze it and eat it as ice cream.

I met Barbara.  She was the cashier.  She was from Pennsylvania and had been at Lloyd’s for 7 years.  She was a widow and loves meeting the customers.  Better than sitting at home by herself, she said.  Again, that familiarity of a neighborhood market.

I found these gluten free chips called Popchips.  Popped, never fried or baked.  Vegan too.  They were jalapeno potato popped and had quite a bite to it.  They were delicious.  The website was www.popchips.com.

I was taking pictures and a young boy asked me why I was doing that.  I explained it to him and then he said, Oh, then more people would come, right?  It was funny they way he said it because as I am writing this post I am thinking that Lloyd’s really did not need an introduction. 

My cart.

Thanks, Richard….talk to you later…

June 22nd, 2010

Good for You Market, Natural Food Market, Lewes, Delaware, Sangria Recipe

I was coming back from the Division of Motor Vehicles, after spending about 2 1/2 hours there.  I was just saying to my friend, Trish, not too long ago, how efficient the DMV has been since they opened their new building in Georgetown, Delaware.  She had told me her husband was there for hours; I just did not believe her until it happened to me.

Anyway, I was coming back to Rehoboth on Rt. 9, when I saw Good for You Market.  I decided to stop because I had never been there and I had heard good things about it. 

Good for You Market is located at 28841 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.  Tel. 302-684-8330.  E-mail Address goodforu@comcast.net.  Website www.weknowyum.com. 

From Rt. 1, going west, it will only take you about 10 minutes or less.  You cannot miss the building since it is very colorful.

Good for You Market began in 2006 as a market garden farm selling directly to restaurants and at area farmers markets.  The rest is history and what you will find now is a beautiful food market.  It combines everyday items with great gourmet ones as well.

The market has artisan cheeses, organic produce, grass-fed meats, specialty meats and poultry, dried fruits and nuts in bulk, international gourmet foods, organic coffee beans, ethnic specialties, traditional grocery items, and household cleaning and laundry items, as well.  There is a Sandwich and Juice Bar.

The store holds cheese classes and the next and last one available until September will be on July 10 at 1:00 p.m.  The subject?  What Goes Around Becomes a Rind:  Exploring the Outside of The Cheese!

“We’re so focused on the inside:  we often forget the fascinating outside.  This is the time to appreciate what goes into the outer edge of the wheel.  Join the Good for You Market Cheesemonger as he explains the makeup of the beautiful outer edges of the cheese.  You’ll learn all about washing, rubbing, rolling, bruising, and wrapping.  In other words, how the cheese wheel ends up with that nice coating of wine, chocolate, wood ash, herbs, grape leaves, or straw patterns.  They will prove that sometimes, “A rind is a terrible thing to waste!”  Some rinds are edible and make a flavorful addition to broth, stock, soup, and sauces.”

For more information, please give them a call to the above  telephone number.

Following is a Sangria Recipe, courtesy of Good for You Market:

1 Bottle of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, Zinfandel, Shiraz)

1 Lemon cut into wedges

1 Orange cut into wedges

1 Lime cut into wedges

2 Tbsps sugar

Splash of orange juice or lemonade

2 Shots of gin or triple sec

1 Cup of raspberries or strawberries

1 Small can of diced pineapples (with juice)

4 Cups Ginger Ale

Pour wine into a large pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon, orange and lime into the wine.

Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds, if possible), pineapple, then add sugar, orange juice and triple sec.

Chill overnight.

Add ginger ale, berries and ice just before serving.

Note:  If you would like to serve it right away, then use a chilled red wine and serve over lots of ice.  However, remember that the best Sangrias are chilled around 24 hours in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to really marinate each other.

Enjoy!!

Talk to you later….you know I will….