One of the best things about living in Delaware is our extraordinary access to fresh seafood, and that includes blue crabs that come to us primarily from the nearby Chesapeake Bay and from the waterways on the lower Delmarva Peninsula. If it’s one of your favorite foods you’ve probably had all kinds of crab cakes over the years – some that [...]
May is a wonderful month in Delaware, with spring foliage in full bloom, warm sunny days, and a vibrant social scene in the communities around the beach. While it’s often fun to do things when the right vibe hits you, here are some highlights if you’d like to plan [...]
Okay couch potatoes – we’ve all had a nice rest during these cold winter months but pretty soon the weather will get warmer, beckoning you to get outside, get in shape, or do both. If you happen to live in Sussex County there are many different types of gyms – including some, like [...]
One of the most important aspects of Active Adults’ success in serving home buyers and sellers in is our deep knowledge of Delaware. We can easily describe the benefits of living in each of our three counties – New Castle, Kent and Sussex. We’re adept at explaining how our very low property tax rates impact affordability, choice and [...]
There are all kinds of ways to be a “fun grandparent” . . . but here’s one that’s extra painful, extra fun, and extra likely to yield some of the best photos for you family [...]
Today’s post is time-sensitive for two reasons: One, we have a big election coming up on November 5th, and if you’re new to Delaware you might have questions about who represents your district and need some additional info from the Cape Gazette’s Election Guide before casting your vote. Two, we’re in the midst of one of the most spectacular autumns I can remember, and the paper’s [...]
Do you ever dream of owning a beautiful home near one of our many waterways? While it might be top-of-mind more often during the warm months when so many flock to our many ocean and bay communities, your search can be a lot more pleasurable on autumn days with picture-perfect weather and smaller [...]
Be Here for the Beer – Part 2
Recently I wrote the first of a two-part series on one of Delaware’s most beloved products – homemade craft beer. Because there are so many breweries and restaurants that specialize in both local beer and fun cuisine, I focused on those in New Castle and Kent County in that post. Today, I’m spotlighting the [...]
Whether you have your grandkids for a weekend or a little longer before they head back to school, there are all kinds of ways to have fun in and around Rehoboth Beach this Labor Day [...]
Delaware has an astoundingly vibrant dining scene thanks to several factors. Our farms supply our restaurants with fresh fruits, vegetables and meats year-round. Our bays and the Atlantic Ocean give us amazing fresh seafoods. And our healthy economy and low taxes continue to draw some of the best culinary talent [...]