November 7th, 2013
Some coastal resorts like Rehoboth Beach, and all the Delaware Beaches, are now in their Second Season, while others, like Delray Beach, Florida, become a winter’s destination for many you want to escape the colder weather ahead.
Pretty soon these will be every day scenes in Delray Beach, Florida.
Delray Beach is one of those towns in South Florida that is very accessible. Two major airports, are close to this Village by the Sea. Known also as the most small fun town in the U.S., Delray Beach offers its visitors amazing beaches, completely unobstructed, a downtown full of shops and restaurants and plenty of music and entertainment, as well.
Shopping local in these towns mean that you support the local economy. The merchants in Delray Beach and the artists are the heart of the community.
Shop Small is a movement to celebrate small businesses every day and to help communities thrive. Delray Beach invites you to Shop Small throughout the month of November. On Saturday, November 30th is Small Business Saturday. With over 400 small businesses in Downtown Delray Beach, you will have plenty to choose from….the holidays are fast approaching.
Delray Beach is also a town of many festivals….so stay tuned!!
Thursday, 11/7 there is a Grand Opening Celebration for Ginjer Boutique from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The shop is located at 133 E. Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-272-1033.
Friday, 11/8 – Free Friday Night Concert from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Outdoor Pavilion at the Delray Center for the Arts at 51 N. Swinton.
Looking for restaurants in Delray Beach? Check http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/dining.
You can do as much as you want to, or as little….that’s its beauty!!
February 14th, 2013
If you are visiting Delray Beach, Florida this week-end, you are in for a treat when the 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be taking place at Old School Square. It is sponsored by the Delray GreenMarket. Visit http://www.delraycra.org.
It is a free event. Saturday, 2/16 from 10 a.m.until 12:30 p.m. Watch the bravest cooks in town battle over bragging rights for the best traditional, new age, and vegetarian chili recipes. Sample each batch and help choose the People’s Choice winner!! Trophies will be awarded.
Listen to Heidi and The El Cat’s sing the blues!!
After reading 50 Shades of Grey…hmmmm, a friend gave me Fifty Shades of Chicken, a parody in a cookbook. Actually, the recipes are great. So, I decided to tackle the Chicken Chili. Having a gluten allergy in my household I changed the recipe a bit to make it gluten free.
Remember to make it your own. Want it more spicy? You know what to do, right?
Chicken Chili
3 tablespoons extra virgin-olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. ground chicken, preferably a mixture of dark and white meat. Mine was all white.
1/2 tablespoon of Kosher salt (I really don’t use salt, but it was in the recipe.)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1 jalapeno chile pepper (If you think it will be too hot, then just use some Tabasco instead.)
2 tablespoons chili powder (If you want to use more, you know what to do.)
1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 bottle dark beer (I got gluten free beer.)
1 15 ounce can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed (If you want more beans….)
1 cup of chicken broth.
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
Sour cream, for garnish (I bought lite sour cream.)
Grated cheese, for garnish (Your preference.)
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for about 7 minutes or so. Add salt and pepper. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and then stir in the tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste is fragrant; about 2 minutes. Stir in the onions, bell, pepper, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook until the veggies are golden; about 10 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, adjust salt content. Cook for a few minutes more.
Add the tomatoes. Stir for a minute.
Then, add the beer, beans. and the cup of chicken broth. The gluten free beer I used is the one of the left….a Spanish beer. Add cilantro and lime juice.
Ladle the chili into bowls. Serve topped with sour cream and shredded cheese. Enjoy!!
Note: Please remember to make sure your ingredients are gluten free if you are following the allergy diet. Grate the cheese yourself, as well.
This recipe will serve 4 hungry people!! Easily doubled.
February 4th, 2013
Visiting Delray Beach? Watch out because while visiting this Village by The Sea….well, you might want to stick around.
Making the visit for guests a little more enjoyable is something Delray is accomplishing in a big way.
WiFi is free to the public on East Atlantic Avenue. Enjoy!!
Delray Beach also has free shuttle service called the Downtown Roundabout, providing park and ride transportation throughout Downtown Delray Beach. There are a few routes available.
One route is available 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. It originates at the Tri Rail Station running north on Congress Avenue to West Atlantic Avenue, continuing east on Atlantic Avenue to the Marriott Hotel on the Beach at Ocean Blvd. (A1A).
From the beach, the shuttle bus returns to the Tri Rail Station traveling west on Atlantic Ave. to Congress Ave. and running south on Congress.
Another Rt. is a split route. Originating also at the Tri Rail Station from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The other route originates at the Delray Beach Public Library on Atlantic Ave. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Week-end service is Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Please remember that only service dogs are allowed on the shuttle.
More info? Call 561-243-7322, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call after these hours to Delray Beach Action Center at 561-243-7012 or the Shuttle Dispatch Center at 954-791-2505.
You can also visit http://www.mydelraybeach.com/news/2012/03/07/downtown-roundabout. In this site you can also find info. on where to park in Downtown Delray Beach.
The Beach!!
At the center of it all, is the beach in Delray. This beach is unobstructed; you can sit there all day long. Bring your own chairs, or rent the lounges.
At the end of the day it does look quiet, but not so during the South Florida hot days.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later.
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