Every month I get a magazine, not one I had requested. In it they always put a recipe. To tell you the truth they all look pretty good.
What a rainy afternoon we had in Southern Delaware yesterday. The latest recipe in that magazine was Cozy Winter White Bean Soup. The recipe comes The Yoga Plate: Bring Your Practice into the Kitchen with 108 Simple & Nourishing Vegan Recipes.
The recipe has simple ingredients and it is very easy to make.
COZY WINTER WHITE BEAN SOUP
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion diced, about 1 cup
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium potatoes, diced, about 2 cups
2 large carrots, diced
1 tbsp. Finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. Himalayan pink salt (use what you have)
6 cups vegetable broth (I used low salt and then adjust)
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender.
Add the beans, potatoes, carrots, parsley, salt, 6 cups of broth, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour. If necessary, add more water and salt and pepper to taste.
How easy is that? Serve it and enjoy👏👏
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Rehoboth Beach ends 2022 with the opening of the Libation Room, a Speakeasy. No way, really? Get out of here some will say. How fun is that?
Let me backtrack to the years of 1920-1933. Prohibition in the United States had establishments selling illegal alcoholic beverages. Shhhh…keep your voice down. Let’s not alert anyone. These were called Speakeasies .
The Libation Room is located inside the iconic restaurant the Summer House. New ownership but the reputation of a place for good food and fun times in Rehoboth Beach continues.
Reservations for dining at the Summer House are not accepted. But, for The Libation Room they are accepted and I do recommend them.
You may go through the main entrance on Rehoboth Ave. or make it more fun by going through the one on Christian Street, parallel to Rehoboth Ave. Then, cross the alley and the sign above will be there. No knocking necessary 😃 but you will walk right into the room.
Nowadays legal bars have modeled their establishments on historical speakeasies.
Soft lighting, comfortable seatings; almost too comfortable. This was Friday, December 30th. The Libation Room…first impression I do love. Lounge atmosphere conducive to conversation.
The Libation Room offers a full menu from the Summer House plus they have a tapas menu along with crafty cocktails.
A surprise was that when the menu is opened it lights up. You will be able to perfectly see their offerings.
Drinks were ordered including my new go to vodka called Rocktown from Rock Town Distillery, gluten free and not sold everywhere but it is here in Delaware.
The food was very good and we started with a Seafood Bisque, which had a nice consistency and not shy on lobster.
My Spinach Salad was particularly good as well.
The Mushroom Ravioli was delicious and hopefully they will keep the dish on the menu.
I love a good pork chop. I want a juicy one, pink in the middle. While the taste was delicious I found it a little dry to my liking.
The Libation Room opens Thursday through Monday 5 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Check them out. Fun place to visit while in Rehoboth Beach.
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I had to start my post with the photo above. It is so true. Sadie, my rescue, loves me. She is so funny, She barks a lot but I think she loves more the front door of our house. Her domain.
So here she was dressed for Halloween last year. People ask me what breed is she. Heinz 57, course. Short legs, bigger body, great markings. I kept her name Sadie because she has a worried look. A couple of days a week I take Sadie to Jungle Jim’s Total Pet Care, 1705 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE. 302-988-4186. The owner is Jim Caperelli. The Operations Manager is Alexa Barbaretti. They are dog lovers and it reflects in the way they care for their clients.
Sadie has a boyfriend and his name is Fonzi. He knows she’s the boss.
Halloween was a good day. In Dewey Beach Sadie and Fonzi were taken for an outing in town towards the bay by Alexa and Anthony, her husband.
First time Sadie had been in the water. She only put her foot in but took in the scenery.
She followed Fonzi’s lead and dug a hole.
It was such a pretty day and Dewey was quiet.
I have had Sadie since 2017. She trusts and she talks all the time. She has some bad habits but when you think of it who knows what she has gone through in her young life.
So all in all a good day in the life of a rescue.
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Hello November🎃
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Rehoboth Beach is ready for the Fourth of July. The Boardwalk looks great and this past week the beaches have been amazing.
This town is know for its restaurants too besides the beaches. A wide variety of restaurants for sure. From upscale to the Boardwalk Grub as I usually call it.
Last night TC and I decided to graze instead of a full dinner. Bar seating to have drinks and a few small plates. Grazing is a way of eating that involves consuming multiple meals throughout the day. You know how it is, animals graze, stop and continue eating.😁
Our first stop was the bar at Theo’s located at 44 Baltimore Ave. First time there. It was crowded but usually you can find a couple of seats at the bar.
Tuna Tartare for me with avocado, green tomato and wonton crisps. Delicious👏
The Edamame were great…salty and with added spices.
Our next stop was Eden located at 23 Baltimore Ave. This is one of my favorites and knew already what we were going to order. Bar seating again. Plenty of customers inside and outside. Thought this was interesting 😃
The French 75 was ordered but with Courvoisier instead of Gin. And their Grilled Caesar Salad which is the best in town. That tapenade is awesome.
Down to the Boardwalk we went for our last stop to Thrasher’s. These French Fries are loved by many and even though I usually complain because they are not crispy enough well, well, last night they were and I had my share.
Salt and vinegar are a must.
To a bench we went to enjoy and people watch.
Remember AboutMyBeaches is on Facebook and Instagram. Enjoy your time at the beach.
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What is Ramen? Ramen are wheat flour Japanese noodles in broth? Having said that Miyagi is a restaurant that opened a few years ago in Rehoboth Beach. This restaurant is a Japanese, Korean…a fusion cuisine. It is located at the Shops at Seacoast, 19266 Coastal Highway. Right where Safeway is located.
Kim is the owner and some of you will probably remember him from Saketumi.
Kim brings to Miyagi the best ingredients. He has to travel to markets in Philly and NY.
The telephone is 302-567-2385.
A favorite dish of mine is the Tuna Poke Salad. Sashimi grade tuna, poke sauce (brewed soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, lemon juice and a little chili). So refreshing and it was the first dish I had after the New Year.
The Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen was a hit. We ordered it with extra bone broth and extra ramen. Look how pretty it was. Delicious. It had Hakata style pork bone broth, chashu pork, menma, kikurage, Naruto, ajitama, scallions, red pickled ginger, and sesame see.
Say what? Hakata is a broth cooked from pork backbones, head, and other ingredients. Chashu pork is tender pork belly that has been slow braised. It is an essential topping at any ramen house. Menma is a Japanese condiment made from lactose fermented bamboo shoots. Another common topping for ramen. Kikurage is mushroom. Naruto is a cured fish. Ajitama is boiled eggs marinated in a sauce. So there you have it😃
Accompanying a tuna poke salad was a dish of Pork Chashu Bun…. Pork in a soft flour bun.
I have sat down to lunch at Miyagi and I have ordered takeout. Both times the food has been delicious. And, the service, as well.
Have a great day. Waiting for spring.
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Enjoy.
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For so many years my friends and I have had breakfast at Crystal. It opens 7 days. The food is consistently delicious. The service is attentive and the prices are great. No wonder there are always lines in the summer and on weekends.
And, what was the best stop after the Monsters on Parade on Sunday for some sustenance? Definitely Crystal was. It is located at 37300 Rehoboth Ave. Ext #1 right as you come into Rehoboth Ave. from Coastal Highway. 302-227-1088. You can find it on Facebook.
Crystal has a long bar with plenty of seating. And, in case you don’t know they have excellent Bloody Marys.
After watching Monsters on Parade at the Boardwalk Crystal was a must stop.
Besides the Bloody Marys Crystal has the best scrapple bar none. Cooked to perfection. I love it thin and crispy.
I kid you not, if I was to choose a last meal this would be it.
You may turn your nose up but you have to try it the way it should be cooked.
We met Yanni whose parents own Crystal and he has grown up in the business. His uncle likes to stay in the kitchen but he gave a smile and a wave.
So when you come to town make sure you try this family owned restaurant. Don’t forget the scrapple. Ohh and the Bloody Mary, of course.
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It is just one product; potatoes. Deep fried. I like them well done. Up and down our coast you will find a line, waiting. They don’t mind the wait.
Waiting for the Pet Parade on the Boardwalk we made the line. A bucket full or more of a conservative size. We chose the second one.
Look at the friers. Non stop. It started in Ocean City, MD in 1929. Practice makes perfect. If you want to learn more visit http://www.thrashersfries.com
You must not forget the salt and vinegar. It is a must.
And off we went to check out those Monsters on Parade.
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