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….

June 8th, 2010

Nourish, Specialty Foods, Catering, Market, Review, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches

This past week I had the opportunity to taste some of the specialties prepared by Nourish.  I could not believe how good and fresh everything tasted.  I had heard about Nourish and made a mental note to stop by at some point and see what they were offering to the Rehoboth Beach community.  Today was the day.

Nourish is located at 37385 Henlopen Junction #10, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.  Tel. is 302-227-6282.  The website is www.anourishingidea.com.  Fax # is 302-260-9127.   The owners?  Deberah Sutter and Lois Pellegrino.

The person that greeted me upon entering Nourish was Jane.  She gave me a tour of the store and introduced me to Deberah and Lois.

These ladies are telling all of us here at the Beaches to Live….Relax….and Let Them Cook….  Great!! Let’s see what they have.

Fromagerie (cheeses)

Charcuterie (ham, sausages, pates)

I personally came home with some of their prepared foods:

White Anchovies.  The first time I had them was in Spain and they are so mild and delicious.  If you are not a fan of anchovies these ones might change your mind.

Chicken Apple Salad, Curry Chicken Salad, Edamame Salad, Quinoa Salad, Indonesian Rice Salad, Indian Dahl and Yingling Smoked Salmon.  All of these salads were home made.  The spices and herbs used to give them their unique flavors are individually defined as you tasted one bite after another.

Prepared Foods

Deberah told me she is from San Francisco.  When she was young her family had 6 “Taquerias”.  We were saying how people are enjoying the foods with Latin influences and considering them healthy, which they are, when prepared correctly.

Nourish has party platters, sandwiches to order, wraps, beach food, artisanal cheeses, housemade soups, and salads.

All salsas are made in-house.  The hottest is Seriously Sassy, then there is Some Like it Hot, among others.  The fig and olive tapenade was to die for.  I might have to barter with her since I have a fig tree. 

Chips?  Also home made.  Nourish is aware of individuals with celiac disease and gluten intolerances and gluten free products are available.  All of the salads I bought today were gluten free.

Seasonings, Sauces, Spices

Nourish has the availability to hold a “dinner party” in their location.  The maximum amount of people would probably be 20.  If you are interested please give them a call for further information.

Nourish can cater a party for 2 or a party for many.  Just give them a call.

Please note that on Saturday, June 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. there will be a Breasta Fiesta! to support team M&M in their commitment to walk the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure. 

Nourish has united with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery for this event so you will get to savor Chef Deberah’s Delicious Mexican Food and taste Dogfish Head Off-Centered Ales!!

Wear pink and get a free what at their Big C Pinata. 

The location will be Nourish Parking Lot (rain or shine) at 715 Rehoboth Avenue Extension.

Tickets are available at Nourish and Camp Rehoboth.  Contact info. at Camp Rehoboth 302-227-5620.  E-mail: BreastaFiesta@gmail.com or call Kathy Wiz at 302-226-0795.

Minimum donation $25.  Proceeds go to Susan G. Komen 3-Day For the Cure.

I hope you have a great rest of the week…..