Delaware residents and restauranteurs cherish the farmers who bring us fresh vegetables, produce and dairy items all year – especially during the summer and fall when the bounty feels endless. And one benefit of living in such a small state is that you never have to drive far to find a farmers market offering fresh items that you can buy [...]
JUNE OUGHT TO BE DEEMED HOME DÉCOR MONTH AT THE BEACH
Finding your perfect home is a wonderful feeling. Finding beautiful furnishings, art and outside plantings and fixtures can turn it into a forever source of joy. We experience this often with folks who select homes in the new and well-established communities we know so well. Many are [...]
ENJOY ACTIVE AND FUN LEISURE TIME AT THE BEACH THIS JUNE
A couple of weeks ago I opened the pages of the Cape Gazette’s Spring and Summer Festivals Guide https://www.capegazette.com/center/festival-season-here/289349 to spotlight some cool happenings in May. Turns out that was just the start, because June is full of fun things to do as well. Here are some [...]
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 [...]
This Saturday and Sunday, April 5th and 6th, you can support Sussex County Habitat for Humanity while shopping for everything you need for your own perfect home.
That’s the big headline for the 27th annual Home Expo https://deexpos.com/home-expos, , taking place at Cape Henlopen High School just outside downtown Lewes. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is [...]
The Beaches Are the Place to Be for Discounted Mid-Winter Dining
Over the past several years, as the Sussex County population has grown, “foodies” have relished the offerings of scores of restaurants serving local, home-grown, and international cuisine coupled with wonderful wines and craft cocktails. Night after night during the warm [...]
Well the weather has finally turned, with cool days and cooler nights ushering in festive winter holidays and the deep stillness of winter. One of the best ways to relish the season is over lunch or dinner at restaurants that are especially cozy and comforting. Thanks to input from folks all over the state, I’ve compiled a list of [...]
Lewes is the Place for Homes and History on September 21st and 22nd
Surprise! I love houses, new and old, and am always enthusiastic about learning about the latest home and lifestyle technologies, decorating and landscaping options. In other words, all of the things that turn our houses into beloved [...]
Check Out the Cape Gazette’s Fall Festivals Guide
Fall always feels magical with the softening of the sunlight and gorgeous golds and burgundies in our foliage. And it can be especially poignant if you bike or hike through our state’s vast natural spaces, including our bay and ocean coasts [...]