March 20th, 2015
Happy 2nd Year Anniversary!! When The Spice & Tea Exchange opened in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, at 10 Rehoboth Avenue, this was going to be the first franchise opened in our small state. Great location, ocean block!! Since then, I have seen visitors and locals, like myself, stop and shop in a store that for those that like to cook is a must stop shop. Tel. 302-227-3327. Website? http://www.spiceandtea.com/rehoboth. They open every day, but at this time of the year, they close on Wednesdays.
 
This winter they started the Taste & Learn Series with demonstrations by local chefs. Only two more of those series are left. Taking place on Mondays….March 30th with Chef Betty Burleigh of Dinner is Served, and April 20th with Chef Hari Cameron of a(MUSE). Starter, entree, and dessert!! $35/person or $60/couple 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Call them up and make a reservation!
Cooking should be from the heart; it should not be rushed. The right amount of spice adding flavor to the recipes should be such that it will not overpower your creation. Your meal should not be ordinary, or boring….it should be extraordinary. And, when my brother gets his birthday present next week he will be getting tons of spices, salts, sugars and rubs… he will be spicing things up in Florida!! He loves to cook!!
Love their rice too. Different and eye catching.
I am not a hot tea drinker but they do have an excellent variety of loose teas for those that love a hot cup of tea….like my friend, Debbie.
I first stepped into The Spice & Tea Exchange on Mizner Park in Boca Raton, Florida. I was impressed then. Happy to have it in Rehoboth Beach….just visited one in Charleston, South Carolina. Even though it is a franchise, each has their own individuality. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They blend spices and herbs to customize. They are very knowledgeable of the products they sell. The Black Lava salt is so different. They told me that is a good finisher salt. Great on steaks. It contains sea salt and activated charcoal. The salt is dried in lava beds. On the second photo you can see it on the top shelf.
 
In ancient times salt was valuable. Roman soldiers were paid in salt. The payments were called “salarium”. Salt was and still is a preservative.
The Himalayan Salt Stones intrigue me. I have never cooked with them, but always look at them when shopping at their store. They can be heated, or chilled to any extreme temperature. Wash it after each use; not need for detergent. Awesome conversation piece for a party.
My “Pilon” is what is known as a mortar. I come from Puerto Rico and the pilon used for almost everything is made out of wood. But, apparently there is a difference…if you use a marble one, that’s very good for crushing whole spices. The one made out of wood, like I use, is mainly for crushing sauces…garlic too, well, that’s what I do. The ceramic one is mostly used in Europe. Perfect for crushing fresh spices. The Mexican favorite is the molcajete….avocados!!
 
I found out the website has recipes that look pretty good. Please visit http://www.spiceandtea.com/recipes-c-54.html.
So, as you stroll, and enjoy your time in Downtown Rehoboth Beach…..stop by and say hello.
April 12th, 2014
Simply Dressed is not even a month old and customers are finding that this ladie’ boutique has the essentials when you are at the beach. Our casual lifestyle is so comfortable and relaxed. Spending a day at the beach, walking, strolling, wining and dining….if you don’t call that relaxing, then give me another word for it. Summer 2014 is around the corner and Simply Dressed is inviting to stop by, say hello, shop local and stay awhile.
 
Simply Dressed is located at 33 Baltimore Avenue, in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-227-2874. Website? http://www.simply-dressed.com. If you are looking for a particular designer, please visit the website for a list of designers that they exclusively represent at the beach. Are you ready for some shopping?
 
It was great to see Simply Dressed opening on trendy Baltimore Avenue. This street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach is full of restaurants, gourmet shops and unique boutiques with the award winning boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean just a few steps away.
 
Vacation, sun, sand, and the beach. I am usually looking for comfortable fabrics; clothes that are light and effortless. I think you will be impressed with Simply Dressed.
 
Casual selections that can flatter a woman’s body.
 
 
 
Accessories can enhance your look and Simply Dressed carries beautiful jewelry for that purpose. You will find in the website a detailed description of the jewelry featured in the store.
Arm Candy to carry all those beach essentials, from daytime to nightime.
 
One stop shopping….they also have intimate apparel.
The final touch of putting ourselves together is makeup. Simply Dressed carries a brand of natural makeup called Pure Cosmetics. To know more about them first check the website http://www.purecosmetics.com and then stop by the store to see them for yourselves.
The perfect lipstick or lip stain. It can be applied in any light. It has a lighted wand!! Check the photo.
So, as you can see this unique boutique has it all!! Talk to you later!
 
April 10th, 2014
The window caught our attention as Jody and I strolled the Avenue…we were in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. This store is quite big and it is full of fun stuff for the whole family.
It is called M Squared, located at 146 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Tel. 302-227-6626. Website? http://www.m2rehoboth.com.
Stop by because they have great prices. I love accessories and their earrings are all $12!!!
 
Open their website for online shopping. All the above earrings and others are all on the website.
I have friends that just had twins. I thought these were great.
And for the newlyweds, I thought this was a clever idea. Leave them your best wishes in a personal note.
The stores in Downtown Rehoboth Beach are getting ready for Summer 2014!!
Have a good one!!
November 15th, 2013
 
An institution!!! If you have survived the ups and downs of the economy for 37 years anywhere, you know you are offering your customers something that keeps them coming back. That’s how I feel about Basic Concepts, located at 149 Rehoboth Avenue at the Village-by-The-Sea Shops in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Tel. 302-227-8688.
 
Our lifestyle at the Delaware Beaches is casual and relaxed. You can wear clothing during the day, add a little accessory or two and you are good to go to the restaurants, bars, and music venues. Rehoboth Beach is a destination for dining, and shopping, as well. In Downtown Rehoboth Beach, the shopkeepers are friendly and you can walk from one store to another with ease, especially, this time of the year.
Last year I bought an easy to wear jacket from Basic Concepts by a California company called Focus. Every time I wear it, people notice and pay me compliments. Wanting to continue on that trend, I decided to stop by and visit Patty Watson, the owner and operator of Basic Concepts. She had new colors and styles….she was also decorating for the Holidays. Basic Concepts opens every day.
 
Accessories…
 
I love Before + Again tees….they are made in the U.S. They wear so well; throw them in the wash, then the dryer and they look like brand new.
 
So, as you visit Rehoboth Beach….make sure you Stop & Shop Local…and Tax Free!!
 
Have a great week-end!!
 
May 20th, 2013
I want to welcome The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rehoboth. I decided to visit this new kid on the block…the ocean block of Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It opened its doors about 7 weeks ago. Love strolling through the streets in Downtown Rehoboth Beach….the shopkeepers are so friendly and very personal. No rush…it is your time. The Spice & Tea Exchange is located at 10 Rehoboth Avenue, right by the Bandstand. Tel. 302-227-3327. Website? http://www.spiceandtea.com/rehoboth. The website is very complete. Everything is very well explained; plenty of recipes are also included. You can find descriptions of all products. They also ship.
Please note that if you would like to find the nutritional information, just go on the website and on the right hand side click on it. You will be provided with all the nutritional info. and also if you have any allergies to wheat, gluten and soy, it will be disclosed. Seems most everything did not have gluten; some of the powders and blends did. So please check it out.
This company decided to offer franchising opportunities in 2007. This is the first one in Delaware. They are now open every day of the week.
The store flows well; the staff is very helpful.
When I arrived, they were making some custom popcorn seasoning.
 
The store also carries a wide variety of exotic rice and orzo.
In a hurry to buy an unexpected gift? Lots of neat things for that special person.
The sugars were gorgeous; and you are to use them as you would any sugar; baking, cereal, on fruit, toast…your choice.
The peppers were colorful and smelled delicious.
Custom Blend Teas for every taste and every day.
Using the right spice and experimenting with them adds so much to a dish that maybe might have been a little bland. I had not seen the powders and they really looked interesting. Again, I asked how you would use them in a recipe and they said they are easily added to your favorite recipe; some could be sprinkled on pastas, soups, etc. etc.
The gourmet sea salts intrigued me. They were from different parts of the world, mineral and hand-harvested.
The Black Lava was “from the island of Cyprus, dried in lava beds and mixed with activated charcoal”.
Plenty of other unique ones, as well; Bacon, Chocolate, Chipotle, Ghost Pepper, Olive Oil, Pinot Noir!
The official opening of the 2013 Summer Season is Memorial Week-End….plenty to barbecue….they have rubs and seasoning for this best time of the year!!
Have a good one!!
December 8th, 2012
This indulgence is, definitely, worth it. Scents, at times they define who you are. Some just like soap and water. They say they don’t need anything else. Others, like me, love the idea of light and green scents. I wear perfume every single day.
I really don’t want the same scent as everyone else. This is where this perfume store comes in. Niche perfumes are not mass produced. You will not find them in department stores. That should get your interest. These designers have control.
Penny Lane Perfumes picks and chooses who is represented in their shop. It is located at 42 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Right in the Penny Lane Mall. The owner is Cindy Carey; the manager is Cassandra Parker. Tel.302- 226-2444. Website? http://www.pennylaneperfumes.com.
A visit to Penny Lane was on Thanksgiving week-end. It was the perfect time. Right before Black Friday on a beautiful day in Rehoboth Beach. When my sister in law and I arrived at the store, Cassandra was minding the shop. She is great. Cassandra will take care of you like you are the only person there. Trying perfumes, suggesting scents. She is very knowledgeable.
New to Penny Lane Perfumes is online shopping. Just go on the above mentioned website and experience how easy it is to shop. Need more information, please call them up. The experience of testing the perfumes is to me a relaxing one. On this visit I bought 2 perfumes. Let me tell you about them.
The first one I chose was Entre Naranjos by Spanish perfume designer, Ramon Monegal. Entre Naranjos means “Between Oranges”. I love the freshness of this perfume. It is made in Barcelona, Spain. I am wearing it as I type this post. All you need is just a bit. The scents stay all day. If you want to know more about Ramon Monegal; he has plenty of other perfumes, please check http://www.ramonmonegal.com.
 
The next perfume I chose was St. Clement’s “Oranges & Lemons Say The Bells of St. Clement’s”. The perfume designer? James Heeley. He is an Englishman, but works and lives in France. It is another of those citrus scents that are so light and refreshing. His perfumes are to be worn by men and women. You can visit http://www.jamesheeley.com for more information and the rest of his line of perfumes.
Penny Lane has cute gifts; scent bracelets. Just a few drops and wear it around your wrist.
The refillable, perfume spray bottles. The perfect stocking stuffer.
Stop by……
October 7th, 2012
I was walking around in Downtown Rehoboth Beach when I decided to stop at Tiger Lili to find a present for one of my best friends. There were a couple of celebrations going her way and I knew I would find something different at Tiger Lili, located at 18 Rehoboth Avenue. Tiger Lili has another location at the Tanger Outlets on Coastal Highway, as well.
I guess this post is for women only. Tiger Lili specializes in unique handbags, clothing, jewelry, and accessories at very affordable prices. You can find Tiger Lili on Facebook. Tel. 302-226-0731. It opens year-round.
No outfit is complete without accessories. You will find plenty at Tiger Lili. Plus, you will get personal service. I have mentioned many times that the shopkeepers and the staff that work the shops in Downtown Rehoboth Beach are very personable. They become friends. That’s what I love about shopping in town. You can’t beat that one on one interaction; no rush, either.
Meet Lili Kohr. She is the owner of Tiger Lili. She is originally from Panama so we were able to practice our Spanish. Her clothing and accessories are more cutting edge; different from the rest. And, by the way, she was Mrs. Delaware 2008.
So…let’s not snooze and lose. What are we waiting for? There are sales going on Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Let’s stop writing and start shopping!! This is Tiger Lili.
Sweaters, scarves and handbags.
   
The weather has turned cooler…it’s that time of the year!!
     
Have a great time in Rehoboth today….not so fast, just a bit more shopping!!
Talk to you later…
May 31st, 2012
An iconic shop; that’s what I call The Wooden Indian. Since 1977 in our community, this shop is a representation of what shopping in Downtown Rehoboth Beach has become. First class, sophisticated, charming, exquisitively appointed, accessible to all.
I remember when my children were young, they would look at me like I was from another world, as I would come into The Wooden Indian and the first thing I would say was: Touch only with your eyes. You know that look, don’t you? It worked because they never broke anything, thank God.
 
 
The Wooden Indian is located at 25 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tels. 302-227-8331, 800-225-8331. The website is www.woodenindianltd.com. On Facebook, it can be found as Woodenindian Rehoboth. That might be your best best as you will be able to follow updates and what’s coming new into the store.
This is the second season for Paul and Joseph, the proprietors. Under their creative strengths, The Wooden Indian has acquired a modern simplicity that I noticed as I came in. You can move through the store with ease; every item is beautifully displayed.
One person that is key in this shop is Frances. I think she has seen the beginnings, the ups and downs of the store and the resurgence of what The Wooden Indian represents at the Delaware Beaches.
Rehoboth Beach is a very walkable town and The Wooden Indian is one street north of Rehoboth Avenue.
The Wooden Indian is still there as you come into the store; to the left.
 
Well known brands are Lynn Chase, Waterford, Herend, Godiva, Royal Copenhagen, Beatriz Ball, Vietri, Nambe, and Vera Wang, among others.
 
The shop will wrap and ship. Baskets can be made for presents. A variety of preserves, peanuts, sauces, and dressings.
A new line of jewelry by designer Esther-Ann Ingram, an independent shell artist arranging shells into beautiful works of art. One of a kind pieces; the shells come from all over the world.
The Bridal Registry is an integral part of the traditional wedding preparation. The Wooden Indian has china, crystal, silverware, and plenty of gifts in a wide variety of prices.
It is a special time of the year. Plenty of weddings during the summer months. The beaches are an attraction for that special day.
   
And, for the new addition to the family, they also have presents, as well.
The Wooden Indian is part of Rehoboth Beach….talk to you later.
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