October 20th, 2013

Rehoboth Beach Eats! Cornish Game Hens, Prosciutto, Pickled Figs, Thanks Wally!! Tulip, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches…Yum!!

Let’s start with homegrown figs…my own.  Over the years I have talked about my figs until blue in the face.  There are years where I have had so many that it was even hard to give them away.

So, I gave a huge bowl of figs to Wally.  He owns Tulip, located at 20819 Highway One (Coastal Highway) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  Tel. 302-226-2696.  Website?  httpo://www.tulipltd.com.

Besides working his store, Wally’s other passion is canning.  Surprise surprise!!….His pickled figs this year were called Glorious Pickled Figs.  And, how lucky I was to get some.

The recipe of Cornish Game Hens with Prosciutto and Pickled Figs turned out to be so easy….I did not have to do much.

I roasted the hens on a 350 degree convection oven until they were nice and crispy….about 40 minutes.  These hens were fat, and all I had to do is baste them a bit with butter, paprika, and spices.

I took them out of the oven and cut them in half and draped the prosciutto over each half.  Placed figs and juice all over them and placed in the middle rack of the oven.  Then, the oven went on broil until the ham started to brown.  It took about 10 to 15 minutes.

The flavors were amazing, salty, sweet, mild….and very juicy.  Add an acorn squash, veggies and you have an elegant meal.

To Wally:  Thanks so much!!  And, the strawberry jam was awesome!!!

October 21st, 2012

Shopping, Bella Luna, Rehoboth Beach, For the Home, For the Body, For the Soul, Delaware Beaches, Funky, Whimsical, Eclectic, Fun

This is a must stop shop in Rehoboth Beach, I thought, as I stepped into Bella Luna with my Breve.  This shop is eclectic, whimsical and fun!!  It is located in the heart of Downtown Rehoboth Beach, at 127 Rehoboth Avenue.  Tel. 302-227-0267.  Website?  http://www.bellalunatic.com.  The owner is Janice Elder.

Bella Luna is, definitely, ready for all the upcoming festivals and holidays at the Delaware Beaches.  It is bursting with merchandise.  If you cannot find anything here, then you must be pretty hard to please.  The store is geared for women.  As I was taking some of the pictures, a couple of guys were sitting on benches outside, commenting how much their wives liked Bella Luna.  So typical….waiting outside hoping the wives don’t yell “honey, come and see this”.

So…shall we start shopping?

The Sea Witch Festival is next week-end, right here in Rehoboth Beach.  In order to fit in you need to wear something a little witchy.

Earrrings!!  Great prices, as well.

Lotions, potions, and candles too!!

Scarves and fun stuff!!

Tea towels and art!!

Janice was also bringing out some of the Christmas decorations.

Bella Luna has a line of cards that is one of my favorites.  It is called Curly Girl Design.  They are so much fun and holiday cards are also available.

So much to see at Bella Luna; the pictures don’t do justice.  Best to visit and spend some time.  Bella Luna also carries, jackets, gloves and bags…as the weather get colder those items are very much sought after.

Stop by and say hello….Rehoboth Beach merchants are very friendly!!