The weather is starting to warm up, filling my head with thoughts of beach days, camping trips, and summer cookouts. The mainstay of all of these activities is food. We spend so much time protecting our families from chemicals in foods and cleaners and choosing healthy options for them, but we sometimes forget about food safety. This is important all year round but is particularly pertinent in the warm … READ MORE
A brunch staple is the Bloody Mary, which is known to be a hangover cure and a preppy drink that gives people an excuse to drink during the day. Many restaurants offer their own variations on the Bloody Mary theme, though most use some combination of the drink’s traditional ingredients: vodka, tomato juice, lemon or lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, salt, pepper and a rib of celery … READ MORE
Valentine’s Day is this week. Fittingly, February is also American Heart Month. Many people give candy and chocolate this time of year to show how much they care. However, I think the best present you can give your loved one is a healthy heart. Heart disease is the number one killer in America. Although heredity plays a part in heart health, lifestyle can also make a big difference. Maintaining … READ MORE
This is a Vitamix 3600. It’s awesome. This is also the original owner’s manual and cookbook- also awesome. The Vitamix is a circa 1970 marvel with a high power blender and pouring spout that also heats; perfect for soup making. My dad found this gem at a yard sale in perfect working condition. After a little cleaning, it was as good as new. Items like this, with history, add … READ MORE
The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is this week and some people have already had their Christmas decorations up for a month. Along with spending time with friends and family, this season is about…eating! Coincidentally (or maybe not so much), November is National Diabetes Month. According to the health department, 62.9% of adults in Worcester County are overweight, putting them at increased risk for developing diabetes. Somerset and Wicomico … READ MORE
Tradition can take many forms; whether beginning with family customs, cultural heritage, or habits formed from years of friendship. Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate those traditions. Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in Ocean City has become a tradition for many who frequent our coastal town. Ocean City locals take advantage of the many restaurants’ delicious offerings on this designated day of thanks. We’ve put together a list of Thanksgiving … READ MORE
Root Gourmet is a restaurant in Rehoboth, DE that specializes in healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals. Open since Memorial Day, the establishment has seen a steady flow of traffic through their cafe, has been consistently busy catering events, and offers extreme sensory overload. The bold and bright colors of Root Gourmet are eye catching; lime green, tangerine, and rusted red are incorporated throughout the café. A stocked pantry area … READ MORE
“I’m looking for mushrooms. Big ones,” said a market shopper to Elise as she overlooked the Holly Hill Homemade baked goods spread across the table covered in a deep blue table cloth. Elise reached in a box behind her and pulled out two mushrooms. “I have Portobellos and whites. $7 a pound. Ta da!” said Elise. The woman walked away with one pound of some of the largest Portobello … READ MORE
We are lucky to be surrounded by so much agriculture here on the shore. Especially this time of year, produce abounds in farmer’s markets. Sometimes, however, we forget about the other forms of agriculture that we are blessed with. Poultry and seafood are two huge industries that may come to mind. A smaller industry that we may not think of often is the dairy industry. We still have one … READ MORE
Billy Taylor knows more about the rich history of Berlin, MD than just about anyone. Many of his stories are first hand accounts. Like the time he watched as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to town in 1939. Or a few years later in 1943 when the government shipped 125 German POW’s to Berlin to work in the surrounding farms. Taylor has had many memorable experiences throughout his 80 … READ MORE
March is National Nutrition Month. This is the perfect time to reflect on the food that we are putting into our bodies and feeding our families. It is the beginning of spring- a time of new beginnings and rebirth. This year’s theme from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is Get Your Plate in Shape. MyPlate is the new, revamped food guide pyramid. It is a simple reminder of … READ MORE
Eating locally and seasonally is easy in the spring, summer, and fall. We are blessed to be surrounded by farms and bays that provide us with a tremendous bounty. That first, fresh spear of asparagus signals spring and there’s nothing like a juicy, red tomato plucked from the vine in the middle of the summer. But in the winter, the farmer’s market may not be our first thought for … READ MORE
I have a Vitamix 3600. It’s awesome. This is also the original owner’s manual and cookbook- also awesome. The Vitamix is a circa 1970 marvel with a high power blender and pouring spout that also heats; perfect for soup making. My dad found this gem at a yard sale in perfect working condition. After a little cleaning, it is as good as new. Items like this, with history, add … READ MORE