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Times! I hope you enjoy reading all of our fun summer events and happenings from Lower Delaware to Virginia and everywhere in between. Can we say thank goodness it’s summer? It’s by far my favorite time of year. Fresh produce, farming, going crabbing on the bay, swimming, and hanging out on our lovely local beaches. I love watching families enjoying their beach time, kids begging their parents for ice cream, and laughing when I see the mommies and daddies lugging everything but the kitchen sink to the beach. I used to lug every toy in my house to the beach, get everything set up, and within an hour lugging everything back! Sadly, those days are long gone. My oldest son is 20, my girls are 14 and 11 so even though we’re july/august 2015
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no longer lugging what seemed like the whole house to the beach, we’re still creating lasting memories together. Every summer, I ask my family to make their own bucket list of fun activities they want to try. It encourages them to step outside 3
of their comfort zone and do new things. My youngest daughter Kirra’s list is below. Do you have a bucket list for this summer? If so, email me at sheri@beachtobaytimes. com- I might just publish it in our next issue! Maybe you’ve never tried paddleboarding, check out page 18 for tips on how to get started. Maybe you want to skydive, water-ski or surf, or have a bonfire on Assateague Island (this one’s on my aunt’s list this year). Maybe it’s taking a day trip to Chincoteague, Berlin or Snow Hill or visiting one of many
local breweries in the area (see page 14). Our event calendar has a ton of great day tripping ideas. If you’ve always wanted to grow and can your own organic vegetables, check out Katie’s gardening tips on page 24. Maybe you’ve never eaten a steamed crab….HELLO, you’ve definitely gotta cross that off your list!! Whatever is on your summer bucket list, get outside and do something fun, new and exciting. I promise you’ll feel invigorated! Happy Summer! Have fun and be safe.
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Build a big sandcastle
Make a shaving cream hat Read 5 books
Go to Six Flags
Ride Tidal Wave
Go to all grandparents house Go to a petting zoo
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localvore much?
Julie McKamey Photos by Harrison Albert
14 spotlight on:
local breweries
Diana Joiner Photos by Harrison Albert
18 rising tide
Kelli Anders Photos by Josh Turner
24 katie’s corner Katie Grant
30 stunning summer skin Terri Street
36 volunteer power couple Anita Todd
38 surf legends new
and old making waves Diana Joiner Photos by Grace Toulotte
46 local events calendar 60 eating healthy while
on vacation Daina Behe
62 get cultured
Diana Joiner Photos by Harrison Albert
64 seasonal recipe
Chef Mike Johnston Photos by Dan Baumgardner
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TI M E S Beach To Bay Media 12334 Hidden Bay Drive Berlin MD 21811 sheri@beachtobaytimes.com beachtobaytimes.com Publisher & Editor-In-Chief Sheri Hearn
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Darren Hearn Berlin Tammy Medlock Delaware Beaches- N. Ocean City Alyssa Nicotera Salisbury-Snow Hill
Contributing Photographers Harrison Albert Alex Ashman Dan Baumgardner Nick Denny Josh Turner Foster White
Creative Direction & Design Grace Toulotte
Staff Writers
Diana Joiner Alyssa Nicotera
Contributing Writers Kelli Anders Daina Behe Katie Grant Julie McKamey Terri Street Anita Todd
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Beach To Bay Times is published bi-monthly by Beach To Bay Media, Inc. Beach To Bay Times, is the single source for events, festivals, music, the arts, culture, and family activities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware Beaches. Free bi-monthly printed editions are available in over 500 locations and always available online at beachtobaytimes.com. For locations, go online. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without prior approval of the publisher. The publisher does not assume any liability for error and/for ommissions.
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HEALTHY EATING
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LOCALVORE MUCH? Written by Julie McKamey яБо Photos by Harrison Albert 8
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localvore is a person dedicated to eating food grown and produced locally. Here on the eastern shore we have a lot of local farms so why not eat locally? It supports the local economy (more money for us), it is healthier (no shipping time), it is safer (less susceptible to food borne illnesses) and it tastes better! A home cooked meal tastes better and so does neighborly fruits and vegetables! So where to buy? We can first start with the local farmers markets, road side stands and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). CSAs are becoming more and more popular. It is a great way for a group of people to collectively purchase products from a local farm. Shares can be paid for in cash or labor, but they generally rely on a combination of both. For example,
you pay a flat fee to the local farmer and you help on the farm or by helping pass out shares to others. If you decide to join a CSA, at first you may wonder what you got yourself into because frankly you may need Vegetable Recognition 101 classes! Some CSAs may also offer eggs, cheese and milk from other local producers. But look on the bright side, it may inspire you to try something new and learn a way to cook the vegetable to perfection! if you don’t want to join a CSA there are always the Farmers Markets! Eat local, shop local, be a local! ď Ž Julie McKamey is a Wellness Coach and is the chapter leader for the Wicomico County Weston A. Price Foundation. She lives in Hebron with her husband, Dr. Kevin McKamey, who is a chiropractor at Delmarva Chiropractic. PHOTOS TAKEN AT BERLIN ORGANICS
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fresh fare Berlin Organics in West Ocean City is a one-stop-shop for local produce during the bountiful summer months
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find Community Supported Agriculture near you There are several CSAs in our area and a couple of websites, like localharvest.org, that you can reference to locate one near you. Calliope Farm 5000 Stock Creek Lane, Salisbury. Call 202-716-0217 or visit their website calliopefarmandgarden.com.
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They also can be found at the Camden Avenue Farmers Market most Tuesdays. The Good Farm 11483 Sinepuxent Road in Berlin. They accept visitors and volunteers, call 410-713-8803 or visit wegrowgoodfood.com for more information. They also can be found at the Ocean Pines and Fenwick Island Farmers Markets. beach to bay times
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bethany beach: PNC Bank
Garfield Highway & Pennsylvania Ave. Sunday 8-12. fenwick island: Coastal Highway & East Essex St. Monday/Friday 8-12 georgetown: Town Park (North Bedford & Edward Streets) Friday 3-6 harrington: Byler’s Supermarket Parking Lot (Rt. 13S) Thursdays 1-6 lewes: Historical Society Complex 110 Shipcarpenter St. Sat. 8-12 (At Shields Elementary School 6/25,7/9,8/6,10/1) milford: Riverwalk Park N. Walnut St. Saturdays 9-1 milton: 624 Mulberry St. Fridays 3-7 rehoboth: Grove Park. Tuesdays 12-4
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berlin: Main Street Farmers Market (on the greens off Harrison Avenue) Wednesdays 3-6 Fridays 10-3 cambridge: Main Street (Academy & Muir St.) Tuesdays 8-7; Thursdays 3-6
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Harrison St. Wednesdays 8-1; Saturdays 8-1 ocean city: Phillips Parking Lot (142nd & Coastal Highway) Tuesdays 8-1; Thursdays 8-1; Saturdays 8-1; Sundays 8-1 pocomoke: 3 Market St. Fridays 7-1 Snow Hill Old Firehouse On West Green Street Thurs Noon-5 salisbury: Asbury Methodist Church, Camden Ave. Tuesdays 3-6 (Open Year Round) Parking Lot On E. Market By The River. Saturdays 8-1 snow hill: Municipal Parking Lot. Thursdays 12-5
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“He was a wise man who invented beer.” – Plato
He was an even wiser man who brought craft breweries to Maryland. Written by Diana Joiner Photos by Harrison Albert
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ver the past few years, breweries have been popping up all across the state. Some may have thought that craft breweries were simply a fad that would fade away in time however that was proven not to be the case. As time progressed, people began to love craft beer and are able to gain an understanding of what goes into their beers from knowledgeable staff members who work at breweries and craft beer stores. Craft beer is here to stay and is building a community of its own that consists of people who would rather enjoy locally brewed beverages over the industrialized beer. The possibilities of what we are going to drink tonight are now endless and everyone can indulge in something their taste buds crave. There are over 30 breweries that are official member of the Brewers Association of Maryland and this number is steadily growing, adding more and more local breweries all across the state. Even quieter towns like St. Michaels, Crisfield, Snow Hill, Easton and Cambridge are july/august 2015
brewing up something homegrown. Seeing how far breweries have come is extremely pleasing. There was a time when stores were not allowed to sell beer in pint glasses and now they are allowed to bottle, distribute and yes, sell pints. To quote the lovely Penny Lane, “it’s all happening.” So the question then sparks, where do you start your brewery endeavors? The website brewtrail. com assists in helping to map out an ideal brew tour in a designated area. They have a filtered list to show which breweries and brewpubs host tours and which ones provide tasting samples. If you are curious about the breweries that are showing up around the Eastern Shore, The Lower Shore Brewery Tour includes suggestions of brewpubs to check out in and around Ocean City. If you ask me, there is something special in the hops on the shore. The website scoutology.com has been recently holding contests to vote for the best beers in the state of Maryland. With over 30 breweries 15
in the bracket, three of the final four brews are from the Eastern Shore. The final four breweries consist of Evolution Craft Brewing Company located in Salisbury, Full Tilt Brewing Company located in Baltimore, Assawoman Bay Brewing located in Ocean City, and Fin City Brewing Company, also located in Ocean City. If you have not done so already, be sure to check out the local breweries around your area and take advantage of what they have to offer. Each brewery is unique in its own way, but the level of knowledge and passion is the same for each across the board. The craft beer industry itself, although competitive, is still supportive of each other and that is what makes this community of beer brewers and drinkers so special. Craft beer is truly a form of art and a science that everyone can appreciate, no matter what the palate may be, with all of the breweries all over the state, you will never go thirsty again. A Baltimore native and resident of Ocean City for the past six years, Diana Joiner is a graduate from Salisbury University with a degree in English. After living and teaching English abroad in Thailand for 7 months, she began freelancing as an editor, writer, and proofreader. As an editor, she has one published book in print and e-book copy available on Amazon entitled This Year Will Be Different. www.dianajoiner.com 16
brewery events Christmas in July Burley Oak Brewery Monday, July 13th Burley Oak Brewing Company’s 4th Anniversary Party Burley Oak Brewing Company August 26th 11 am – close live music bottle + cork – dewey beach, de July 1 Badfish & Dale and the ZDubs July 22 Robert Randolph August 3 & 4 Dark Star Orchestra August 19 Donavon Frankenreiter August 25 Citizen Cope the freeman stage at bayside – selbyville, de July 3 Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue July 10 The Wailers July 18 Classic Albums Live Tribute Show: Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon August 28 Rusted Root seacrets – ocean city, md July 7 Dirty Heads July 13 The Expendables July 19 Michael Franti & Spearhead July 22 & 22 SOJA fagers island – ocean city, md July 12 Colossal Fossil Sauce & 2U – U2 Tribute Band July 26 Colossal Fossil Sauce & Toxic Mouse July 30 Hot Sauce Sandwich beach to bay times
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what’s on tap? Something for everyone at Burley Oak Brewing Company in Berlin, MD
Chesapeake Brewing Co. Crisfield, MD Federal Brewing Co. Federalsburg, MD Eastern Shore Brewing St. Michaels, Maryland RAR (Realerevival) Brewing Cambridge, Maryland Evolution Craft Brewing Co. Salisbury, MD Rubber Soul Brewing Co. Salisbury, MD Tall Tales Brewing Co. Parsonsburg, MD Burley Oak Brewing Co. Berlin, Maryland Fin City Brewing Co. Ocean City, MD Backshore Brewing Co. Ocean City, MD Ocean City Brewing Co. Ocean City, MD Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. Ocean City, MD
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PADDLEBOARDING IS STANDING TALL AMONG THE EASTERN SHORE'S FAVORITE ACTIVITIES Written by Kelli Anders яБо Photos by Josh Turner
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’ll never forget the first time I saw someone on a SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Board. Several years ago, I was lounging at a bay side beach with my sister, Christy, watching our kids play joyfully in the water. It came into our line of vision at the same time – a guy standing on a platform cruising fluidly across the water, propelling himself on the left, then the right, with a paddle. Christy and I glanced at each other with the same look of confusion. “Is that a surfboard?” I asked. “I have no idea,” Christy replied, “too far away to tell….but how cool is that? I want to do that!” The next day, she rented a SUP board from a local surf shop and we were hooked instantly! The following summer, my husband and I purchased a couple of boards and we’ve been paddling ever since. On one of my treks, as I was kneeling on my board, I put my hands down and realized the surface felt a lot like my yoga mat. Next thing you know, I’m in downward-facing dog pose and began running through sun salutation, a basic yoga warm-up, until SPLASH! That’s when I realized this could take my yoga practice to a whole new level! 20
SUP Yoga isn’t just for experienced yogis; anyone can do it. The combination of stand-up paddling, water, yoga, and nature all rolled into one is a beautiful experience. It’s challenging, fun, and requires complete focus. The other cool thing is that the unstable surface of the paddleboard calls on the use of underlying muscles that aren’t really used on a stable ground, so it’s a total body workout, from head to toe. Many people who try SUP yoga have never been on a paddle board before, and some have never taken a yoga class before. As long as you can swim and feel comfortable around water, you can enjoy SUP yoga. For experienced yogis, it brings you back to the beginning of your practice; it gives you fresh eyes, a whole new platform to play on. Surrounded by waterways that provide the perfect environment for paddling and SUP yoga, there are ample opportunities locally to join a class or get some private instruction. A native of Baltimore, Kelli Anders now resides and teaches yoga on the ground, on the beach and on the water in Ocean City, MD. For more information about classes, visit YogaVibez. com and OCSUPFitness.com, or contact her directly at kellianders@gmail.com.
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HOW TO GET STARTED Make your time on the water as safe, enjoyable and productive as possible use the right gear Board Look for a recreational board at least 10 feet long that has a flat, padded deck at least 32” wide. Additional features like deck attachment points are great for securing items like water bottle, PFD, paddle and anchors. Paddle Styles vary; find an adjustable height paddle that you feel comfortable holding. Leash If you’re new to paddling or are paddling in deeper water, it’s helpful to use a leash, which you can also use to secure your paddle once you anchor to do yoga. Anchor You can fill up a milk jug with sand, use a free weight or other such household item to anchor your board so that you don’t drift while practicing yoga. Or you can purchase a sandbag or mushroom anchor. PFD (Personal Flotation Device) These can be removed and secured to your board once you anchor and begin your yoga practice. Extras If you have your own SUP board, it may be worth investing in a dry bag to carry your phone, water bottle, small first aid kit, etc. You can slide it under your bungee cords (if you have them) or secure them to your board with a karabiner. july/august 2015
choose your location wisely You want to try to find a spot that’s sheltered from the wind, the waves and boat traffic. Once there, anchor your board before you begin doing yoga. You can anchor on just one end, or both for more stability. warm up As with any form of exercise, it’s important to raise your heart rate a little and warm up your muscles with a gentle 15-20 minute paddle prior to anchoring for yoga. This is also a great time to tune into your breathing with every stroke. start low and slow Some of the easiest poses on land are a little bit more challenging out on the water. Start with poses that keep your center of gravity low to the board. Practice. Be patient. Progress will come. tune into your surroundings One of the best things about SUP Yoga is that you’re surrounded by nature. So take time at the beginning, and throughout your practice to look around, connect with the space, set an intention or offer a blessing that honors nature, and you as the guest. 23
KATIE’S CORNER
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hoever coined the phrase “the lazy days of summer” must not have kept gardeners in mind. On the Eastern Shore, along with the rise in temperature and humidity, we see an increase in plant growth and production. For the home gardener, the month of July and August in particular require a lot of attention, diligence and sweat. Those months also tend to be the most rewarding when it comes time to harvest. I am sure I cannot be the only one who has left bags of produce on unsuspecting neighbors’ doorsteps, just to have some more counter space and to satisfy my husband’s request for “anything but squash” for dinner. I have learned over the years that while friends and family may welcome some edible donations, some of that produce may end up in the compost -or (GASP) the trash – if they happen to know more than one gardener (and almost definitely if they have a garden of their own). As deliberately as we plan our crops each season, you would think we would take not and scale back a bit by planting only what we can 24
consume at any given time. That is not always the case. As if it is a requirement, gardeners always plant more than is actually needed. From an evolutionary standpoint, perhaps we do it because in the past, we would need to stockpile the surplus to feed our families through the winter months. Or, maybe we are instinctively giving people who look forward to sharing our bounty. Whatever the reason, we grow to excess we also hate to see good produce go to waste. So what is a gardener to do? Continuing to give friends and family produce, is the first and easiest option, but only give them what they can use. Try asking some questions before giving anything away. If you find out that your uncle hates eggplant, stop giving it to him. If your co-worker prefers going to the farmers market for her produce because she considers it a social event, then give her a list of your crops and an open invitation for her to come by for anything she might want. Giving her veggies every week could end up enlarging her compost pile. The second option is to introduce yourself to your local food banks, shelters and church kitchens. This often goes overlooked but, more likely than not they will happily accept anything you are willing to donate. This will give you the added bonus of feeling good about helping
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out your community. From my experience, those who benefit from these donations are usually thrilled to receive fresh, local, and organic produce. It sure beats anything canned! The third option is the most personally satisfying, as you will be able to reap the rewards of your hard work year round by teaching yourself how to preserve. That’s right; I’m talking about canning, pickling, freezing, and dehydrating. Freezing is the most user-friendly method because
it requires minimal steps, time and tools. The produce also remains closest to its fresh state this way. Your fruits or vegetable will need to be cleaned and possibly peeled, or lightly blanched before freezing. If blanching, pat the produce dry before layering it in a freezer bag that adorns what is inside the bag. If you do not want to blanch them, pre-freeze them on a baking sheet before bagging. A single layer that has been frozen flat keeps best. Also, sucking the air out (continued on page 26)
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of the bag with a straw before sealing will help to prevent freezer burn. Dehydrating produce is even simpler, but it does change the food’s form significantly. This is done with a commercial dehydrator, which has several levels of stacking trays to allow air to circulate around the foods at just the right temperature to dry out the food without cooking it through. Dehydrators can be pricey, however an over kept at a very low temperatures for a number of hours can do the same job at less of a cost. With the water content removed from the food, mold and bacteria cannot grow. If kept sealed against humidity, and out of direct light, your dehydrated goodies can be kept indefinitely. Some nutritional content will be lost after a year, although they will more than likely not be around for that long. Pickling and canning produce are the most intensive methods of preserving, but is the oldest and most tried and true. A hot water bath method can be used for items that are more acidic. Items that are less acidic should be canned using a pressure cooker. If you have a flat-top range it is not ideal for either method, as the heat source is not constant. A gas or electric burner ranger works more efficiently and will sterilize 26
properly, which is essential. If you have a flat-top range, using a propane or butane camper stove will work in a pinch. Also, know that different foods require different pickling and canning techniques. This is something that you absolutely need to follow the directions for. I highly recommend picking up a copy of BALL’s Complete Book of Home Preserving by Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine or The Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture for reference while canning. You will learn through trial and error what method of preserving works best for certain produce, and what does not. For example, frozen podded beans will keep for up to a year and reheat like they were just picked and steamed. Tomatoes however are best frozen or canned in sauce, paste, stewed or another form other than its original and their shape and texture are compromised when preserved raw. Herbs are best dried but herbs with higher water content, like cilantro, can also be packed and frozen into ice cube trays with some oil. Trying different methods to store your surplus can be an enjoyable addition to your gardening repertoire and you may find that in doing so, that you can enjoy your summer harvest for months to come. ď Ž beach to bay times
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volunteer power couple: mike and helen wiley Written by Anita Todd
It is common for couples to relax Art Stroll where the all day’s profits during their retirement. Mike and are donated. Helen Wiley however decided to take Mike also uses his energy to help the a much different path. community, personiThe couple made careers fying action combined out of helping others. with dependability. For Mike was a firefighter many years he served on and Helen worked as a the Berlin Chamber of sign language interpreter. Commerce Board and The couple moved to served on Berlin’s Park’s Berlin about ten years Commission where he ago and began attending currently holds the spot St. Paul’s Episcopal of chairman. Church. Helen took In March, Helen was on the role of volunteer named “Volunteer of manager after they the Year” by the Berlin learned that the church’s Chamber of Commerce. thrift shop was faltering. The couple also received Helen typically the “Berlin Award” and volunteers more than 30 the “Helping People hours a week, helping Award”. in any way that she can. Maryland Comptroller above: Mike and Helen Wiley The shop has very little Peter Franchot presented below: The Wileys are recognized storage, so Mike set up Mike and Helen with by Peter Franchot an area in their garage to the award at a small store items. ceremony in April and called them As a result of Helen’s hard work, the the “coolest couple in the town of shop has been able to donate tens Berlin”. of thousands of dollars to charitable Individually, they exemplify what organizations such as Meals on a volunteer is. Together, they are a Wheels and the Maryland Special power couple live to help others, just Olympics. Helen also implemented a as they have their whole lives. fundraiser during each Second Friday 36
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Surf Legends New and Old Making Waves Written by Diana Joiner Photos by Nick Denny
Before Ocean City became a summer tourist destination, there was a much different crowd that ruled the beach. These select few are known as the Ocean City Surf Legends. Not only were they here first, but they have stories better than any Senior Week or 4th of July weekend goer. The OC Surf Legends Party was held on Friday, June 5 at Barn 34. It was the precursory shindig before the long boarding contests that commenced the following weekend. Individuals who originated Ocean 38
City’s surf clubs in the 1960’s, and those a part of the more recent OC Surf Club, came together to reminisce, recognize, and induct new members into the organization. In attendance were some members of the first and oldest surf club in town, the 62nd Street Long Boarders. Some original members, including Bruce “Snake” Gabrielson and Jack Powell, shared their experiences in Ocean City from back in the day, including how Snake’s famous nickname originated. These two actually came to my rescue by helping me jump my car battery later in the evening. (Thanks again, gentleman.) What was also so special about the (continued on page 40) beach to bay times
pictured: (above and left) inductee karen lucas with shelly dawson (below) scholarship recipients matt call and molly whitten
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evening is that all the recognition that the legendary surfers gave to one another, both living and deceased, handicapped and healthy. It was particularly refreshing to see the female surfers being appreciated throughout the night. Karen Lucas was inducted to be a legend by her own husband and photographer, Will Lucas. “This is for the sisters of the surf,” Lucas acknowledged upon receiving her award. Lucas recalled her inspirational surfing history, entering a contest at the age of 40, where she ended 40
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up walking away as champion in that 1996 tournament. “I did this to show my girls, and every other female surfer, that they can be a mom and surf…I was proud to be an older woman and show everyone that even though I may be older than them, I still got it.” After a hiatus from surfing, her children began to pick it up which gave her the chance to get back in the water. Like most, surfing has been passed down through the generations, making it all the more valuable and a precious experience to be shared. “My oldest granddaughter came up to me when she was only six years july/august 2015
old, she is now 10, and asked me, ‘Mom mom, can I go surfing with you?’ It just brought me to tears because I knew that we could be in the water together and share a love for the stoke. To me, that moment was better than winning any contest.” She will be 62 this year and continues to surf. And just like Lucas, OC Surf Club holds those values close to pass down to future generations. Brad Hofman shared, “these guys inspire me, and really, now we get to see the little surfers get stoked… There’s a future generation here.” Surfers new and old let us in on the down-low of what OC’s Surf Club is all about, and it is not strictly 41
about surfing. The club gives back as much as possible and provides scholarship programs to students. Molly Whitten and Matt Call were congratulated that evening and were each given praise for their hard work. In addition to scholarship programs, the club is also looking forward to their new integrity program that is being led by Alex Seigel. The plan is aimed towards Stephen Decatur Middle School’s 8th grade student body by offering an elective class that will be held in the fall. As his curriculum, he will use pro surfer and world champion, Shaun Tomson’s book entitled Surfer’s Code: 12 Simple Lessons for Riding Through Life to educate students on surfing technique and values.
Additionally, OC Surf Club maintains charitable efforts to raise awareness and improve the environment to keep waterways clean. As anyone in Ocean City knows, the town does not recycle. As a result, club members are making an extra effort to go green and reduce plastic waste. The surf contests being held during that weekend were completely off the grid, using recyclable water bottles, rechargeable batteries, and solar energy instead of generators to power the events. The party was the perfect kick-off to the events to come over the course of the next two days. So, yeah, Ocean City is great for the summer tourists looking to get away from their hustle and bustle
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wherever they may roam, but for many others, Ocean City is so much more than that. No matter where their lives have taken them, Ocean City will always be their original stomping grounds and the place where their love for the sport of surfing was created. This is where they formed relationships with one another that have lasted for decades. Life may change, but one thing will always remain the same: the love of the stoke. ď Ž
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A Baltimore native and resident of Ocean City for the past six years, Diana Joiner is a graduate from Salisbury University with a degree in English. After living and teaching English abroad in Thailand for 7 months, she began freelancing as an editor, writer, and proofreader. As an editor, she has one published book in print and e-book copy available on Amazon entitled This Year Will Be Different. www.dianajoiner.com
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calendar Dewey Beach Movies & Bonfires On the beach at Dagsworthy St. in Dewey Beach Movies will start at approximately 8:30 PM July 6 - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day July 13 - The Little Rascals July 20 - Big Hero 6 July 27 - The Goonies August 3 - Annie (2014) August 10 - Jumanji August 17 - Maleficent August 24 - Muppets Most Wanted August 31 – TBA Contact: Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (302) 227-2233 or visit the Chamber website at courtesy: rehoboth www.beach-fun.com beach - dewey beach Bring your family and a chamber of commerce beach chair to Dewey Beach on Monday for family movie night! Summer Concert Series Stango Park Every Tuesday in July and August 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Stango Park 114 E. Third St. Lewes, DE 19958 Cost: Free Contact: www.ci.lewes.de.us Concerts are free every Tuesday evenings throughout July and August at Stango Park. In the event of rain, concerts will be held 46
at Cape Henlopen High School. Bring your beach chair! Beach Yoga South 3rd St. on the beach in Bethany Beach Every Wednesday in July 8:00 am – 8:45 am
dewey beach movies + bonfires dewey beach, de South 3rd St. Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930 Cost: Pay what you prefer in donations Instructor/Contact: Tikiri Shapiro 302-564-7611 www.LighthouseDanceandYoga.yolasite.com Introduction and practice of basic yoga postures and breathing techniques for beginners and experienced yogis who want to refine their postures alongside calm and natural ocean sounds. Bring a mat, towel, and yourself!
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Mommy and Me Preschool Program Sunset Park Party Nights Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum on the Sunset Park Pocomoke River Every Thursday from July 2nd – August 27th, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout July 2015 10:30 am- 11:00 am 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Delmarva Discovery Center Cost: Free 2 Market Street S. Division St. on the Bay Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Ocean City, MD 21842 Cost: Free with membership. For non-members, July 2 – Lauren Glick & the Moodswingers $5 for one adult and one child. Each additional (blues/R&B/jazz) child is $2. Contact: Delmarva Discovery 68th NATIONAL Center featuring 410-957-9933 Crab Races www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org Boat Docking Contest One great program now on Crab Picking Contest two days a week! Join us C R I S F I E L D, M ARY L AN D Parade & Carnival Tuesdays and Wednesdays Arts & Crafts for this popular program Friday-Sunday Live Entertainment designed specifically for September 4-6, 2015 children ages 3-5. Fresh Local Seafood
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Make & Take Craft NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center Friday July 3rd, 2015 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Wallops Island VA 23337 Cost: Free Contact: Shirley Lapole 757.824.2297 Young visitors make an easy to assemble science themed project. Craft changes weekly. Arts on the River First Friday Downtown Snow Hill Friday July 3rd, 2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: Free 410-632-3555 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Snow Hill’s downtown galleries, shops and restaurants.
Karaoke Happy Hour Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery Friday July 3rd, 2015 6:00 pm 4225 New Bridge Road HARRISON ALBERT Vienna, MD 21869 Cost: Free July 9 – Oh Boy! (A tribute to Buddy Holly) Contact: Layton’s Chance July 16 – British Invasion Experience (Beatles (410) 228-1205 tribute band) July 23 – Tranzfusion (Rock) July 30 – Neon Swing X-perience (swing band) Aug 6 – Full Circle (blues/R&B/jazz) Aug 13 – Poole and the Gang (variety) Aug 20 – Eclipse (Journey tribute band) Aug 27 – Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys (beach country) 48
Sundaes in the Park Northside Park Every Sunday evening July 12th – August 23rd, 2015 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 127th St. Ocean City, MD 21842 Cost: Free July 12 – The Key West Band (tropical rock) beach to bay times
July 19 – The Christopher Dean Band (blues & soul) July 26 – Separate Ways the band (a tribute to Journey) Aug 2 – Satisfaction (the international Rolling Stones Show) Aug 9 – Mike Hines & the Look (high energy dance band) Aug 16 – Bob Lougheed’s Elvis (a tribute to Elvis) Aug 23 – Front Page News (rock) Aug 30 – The British Invasion Experience (60’s & 70’s British rock tribute) For additional information on Northside Park’s recreation and parks events and activities, visit http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/ or call 410-250-0125 90th Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival Carnival Grounds Friday July 3rd & 4th 2015 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm 3648 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 Contact: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company 757-336-6161 Rides, Food, Fun! The Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim and Auction.
Red, White & BREW! Evolution Craft Brewing Co. Public House Saturday July 4th, 2015 Opens at 11:30 am 201 East Vine St. Salisbury, MD 21803 Contact: EVO Public House 443-260-2337 www.evolutioncraftbrewing.com Come celebrate Independence Day at EVO! Live music on the patio, bouncy house, face painting, glo fun, fireworks, food and drink specials all day, and kids (12 & under) eat for free from 6-9pm! Free Admission Day for Locals Julia A. Purnell Museum Saturday July 4th, 2015 All day event 208 West Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Cost: Free Contact: Cynthia Byrd 410-632-0515 Local Residents invited to visit the museum for free – the 1st Saturday of each month.
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Toddler Story Time NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center Friday July 3rd, 2015 11:00 am – 11:30 am Wallops Island VA 23337 Cost: Free Contact: Shirley Lapole 757.824.2297 Bring the little ones to story time where
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Fireworks Cruise The Cape May-Lewes Ferry at the Lewes Terminal Saturday July 5th, 2015 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Dock Cost: $30 per person, $15 for children ages 12 & under Contact: 800-643-3779 to make your reservation Avoid traffic and watch the Rehoboth Beach Fireworks extravaganza aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Check in begins at 5:30 pm at the Lewes Terminal, boarding begins at 7:00 pm, vessel departure at 7:30 pm, and return to Ferry Terminal at 11:00 pm. Pets are not beach to bay times
permitted aboard. Glass Onion Band will be playing on the Lido deck and DJ Mike Warren will be playing inside the salon for family entertainment. Food and beverage available on purchase. Coolers and carry-on beverages are not permitted aboard the vessel. Guests may bring chairs as sitting is limited. Rehoboth Beach Fireworks are scheduled at approximately 9:15 pm. Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display Carnival Grounds Sunday July 5th, 2015 2:00 am GMT0 3648 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 Contact: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company 757-336-6161 Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague!
eBird Tuesdays Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art Tuesday July 7th, 2015 9:00 am – 10:00 am 909 South Schumaker Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 Cost: Free Contact: Mark McMullen Bushman (410)742-4988 Go birding every Tuesday at the Ward Museum starting at 9am in the lobby with Ward education staff and Salisbury University faculty and students. Second Friday Art Stroll Downtown Berlin, MD Friday July 10, 2015 5:00pm-8:00pm Enjoy a relaxing walk while taking in local art, culture, shops and food at this one of a kind event in America’s Coolest Small Town
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Greek Festival Friday July 10th – Monday July 13th, 2015 Open daily at 12 noon Roland E. Powell Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842 Cost: Free from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, after 4:00 pm $2 per person (age 14 and older) Contact: www.stgeorgebythesea.org/greek-festival 410-524-0990 Enjoy Delmarva’s largest Greek Festival for its 26th year, feeding and entertaining thousands of Delmarva’ tourists and local families. Taste several authentic Greek dishes, shop from the many unique vendors of jewelry, imports, and art, dance the night away Greek style after 5:00 pm, and for dessert, try several pastries, sweets, and real Greek coffee. Plenty of free parking, handicap access, and ATM on site. Festival proceeds benefit community and ministry programs of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Marine Biology Summer Lab Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum on the Pocomoke River Saturday July 11th, 2015 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Delmarva Discovery Center 2 Market Street Pocomoke City, Maryland 52
21851 Cost: Members are $25 and non-members are $30 Contact: Delmarva Discovery Center 410-957-9933 www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org Come join us for our Marine Biology Summer Lab! Participants get to do fishing, dissection, water quality experiments, have hands-on activities with turtles and snakes, bathtub races berlin, md
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and so much more! Call to reserve your spot! This session is designed for 4th and 5th graders.
Refreshments available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs or enjoy bleacher seating with a view of the beautiful Pocomoke River.
Concert on the Lawn Calvin B. Taylor House Museum Sunday July 12, 2015 6:00-7:30pm Free
2015 Bathtub Races Downtown Berlin, MD Friday, July 17, 2015 6:00 – 8:00 PM Free
Christmas in July Burley Oak Brewery Monday, July 13th, 2015 Fundraising for the 5th Annual United Christmas Spirit Campaign This program will enable The Young Professionals of Ocean City to provide Christmas presents for 50 local children from families in our community that need a little extra help during the holiday season.
Quilt Show – Ocean Waves Quilt Guild Cape Henlopen High School Friday July 17th & 18th 2015 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm GMT0 1250 Kings Highway Lewes, DE 19958 Cost: $8, $10 - 2 day pass Contact: Ocean Waves Quilt Guild - Dana Mason 302-732-3546 Quilt displays including challenge quilts and articles we donate through our community service programs.
J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake Somers Cove Marina/Crisfield Wednesday July 15th, 2015 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Admission: $45 Contact: Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce 410-968-2500 All you can eat seafood. Free mug, mallet & entertainment. Concert in Cypress Park Cypress Park Thursday July 16th, 2015 7:00 pm Pocomoke City MD 21851 Cost: Free Contact: City of Pocomoke 410-957-1333 Featuring: UpriZing (Funk, R&B, Reggae, Hip Hop, Rock, Blues) FREE to the public! july/august 2015
Puppet Show NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center Saturday July 18th, 2015 11:00 am – 11:30 am Wallops Island VA 23337 Cost: Free Contact: Shirley Lapole 757.824.2297 Join Sam the Monkey and Puppet Astronauts Jenny and Jeff as they go on an adventure in space. Ages 2 – 5. Approximately 30 minutes. Marine Biology Summer Lab Session 2 Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum on the Pocomoke River Saturday July 18th, 2015 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Delmarva Discovery Center 53
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2 Market Street Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Cost: Members are $25 and non-members are $30 Contact: Delmarva Discovery Center 410-957-9933 www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org 4th Friday Art Stroll Downtown Pocomoke Friday July 24th, 2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: Free Contact: Downtown Pocomoke Association 410-957-1333 The Downtown Pocomoke Association hosts a monthly 4th Friday Art Stroll from 5-8pm on Market Street in Downtown 54
Pocomoke. Local artists & vendors fill the streets to sell & display their hand crafted work. Local businesses are open late. Restaurants offer specials & refreshments are for sale. There’s live entertainment as well as free admission to our local museums, a bounce house for the kids & much more! To register as an artist visit downtownpocomoke.com Lighthouse Sunset Cruise The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation Saturday July 25th, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Anglers Fishing Center 213 Anglers Road Anglers Marina, Lewes DE 19958 Cost: $35 per person beach to bay times
Contact: Red Moulinier Home 302-226-3866 or 302-542-4432 Come and enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise up the canal, out to both Breakwater Light and Harbor of Regufe of Light. On many of the cruises, we have seen lots of dolphins, so bring your cameras! The profits will go towards a new docking station and other restoration projects at the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse. Check-in required 15 minutes before departure. To reserve your space, book at least one week prior to cruise date. This is a BYOB and snacks event. MAC Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park. Jolly Roger Amusement Park Saturday July 25th, 2015 10:00 am – 6:00 pm 2901 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Contact: MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging
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410-742-0505 MAC Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Tickets are $25 and are sold in advance only. Tickets include unlimited Splash Mountain from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; amusement rides from 2 -6 p.m.; and golf at either course from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Event is held rain or shine. Call for tickets, 410-742-0505, ext.113. 90th Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival Carnival Grounds Monday July 27th, 2015 – Sunday August 2nd, All day event 3648 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 Cost: Free Contact: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company 757-336-6161 June 26 & 27, July 3 & 4, July 10 & 11, July 17 & 18, July 24 & 25, July 27-August 1, 2015 from 7
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PM – 11 PM each night Rides, games, food, live entertainment, raffles, and much more. Fun for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. 90th Annual Pony Swim & Auction Chincoteague Island assateague island national seashore
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Wednesday July 29th, 2015 – Friday July 31st, 2015 All day event Cost: Free Contact: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company 757-336-6161 Wednesday, July 29th: The world famous Chincoteague Ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island (less than 1000 yards) on Wednesday at the first “slack tide”. The first foal ashore is named King or Queen Neptune and is given away in a raffle later that day at the Carnival Grounds. The Carnival opens immediately after the swim. Proceeds from this event fund the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Monies are used for maintenance and purchase of equipment and care of the pony herd. A free shuttle runs the day of the swim to transport the 40,000 attendees to the swim site since parking is very FOSTER WHITE limited to handicap only beach to bay times
at Memorial Park. Friday, July 31st: Adult ponies swim back to Assateague Island to live another year in the wild! Berlin Peach Festival Downtown Berlin, MD Saturday August 1, 2015 11:00am-4:00pm Come celebrate this time honorable tradition with fun, games, delicious food for the whole family, and so much more!
be completed by 3 pm, and winners will be announced at 5 pm. Registration is free for all participants and observers and event is weather dependent. For additional information on rules, prizes, and more, contact Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 302-227-6446 or visit their website at www.beach-fun.com.
37th Annual Sandcastle Contest Fisherman’s Beach at the north end of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk near the Henlopen Hotel Saturday August 1st, 2015 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Fisherman’s Beach at Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Cost: Free Contact: Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce 302-227-6446 www.beach-fun.com Come and participate in the 37th annual sandcastle building contest in Rehoboth Beach. Contest is open to both adults and children where over 100 teams will showcase their sandy, artistic flare. Participants are to register anytime between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm, castles are to july/august 2015
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White Marlin Open Harbor Island Marina Monday August 3rd – Friday August 7th, 2015 All Day Event 14th St.& Bay Ocean City, MD 21842 Concert in Cypress Park Thursday August 6th, 2015 7:00 pm Pocomoke City MD 21851 Cost: Free Contact: City of Pocomoke 410-957-1333 Featuring: Salisbury Community Band FREE to the public! Refreshments available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs or enjoy bleacher seating with a view of the beautiful Pocomoke River. Arts on the River First Friday Downtown Snow Hill Friday August 7th, 2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Repeats Cost: Free Contact: Arts on the River 410-632-3555
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Snow Hill’s downtown galleries, shops and restaurants. Space Racers Activity NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center Saturday August 8th, 2015 11:00 am – 11:30 am Wallops Island, VA 23337 Cost: Free Contact: Shirley Lapole 757.824.2297 Space Racers is a new animated preschool television program that follows young spaceship cadets as they soar through the solar system learning about the power or scientific investigation and observation, the wonders of space exploration and the importance of working together as a team. Prior to the Space Racers television series showing, we will do an activity related to the episode. Ages 2 – 5. Approximately 30 minutes. Wheels on the Waterfront Saturday August 8th, 2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm West Main Street Crisfield, MD 21817 Cost: Free Contact: Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce
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410-968-2500 Car show, food vendors, and DJ ADA. 22nd Annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open Bahia Marina Thursday August 13th – Saturday August 15th 2107 Herring Way Ocean City, MD 21842 Contact: Bahia Marina 410-289-7438 www.bahiamarina.com The Poor Girls Open is a ladies only billfish release tournament benefiting breast cancer research. In the past 3 years alone, the Poor Girls Open has raised over $100,000 that was donated to the American Cancer Society. Participation is not limited only to anglers as there are silent auctions, 50/50 tickets, T-shirts for sale, and other fun events helping to raise money for breast cancer research.
Celebrating 79 years of fair traditions, come and join us this year at the Wicomico County Fair. There is something for everyone! Games, animals, home arts, auctions, entertainment, and of course, lots of competitions. We will also be incorporating activities from the Chicken Festival into this long-running event. Burley Oak Brewing Company’s 4th Anniversary Party Wednesday August 26th, 2015 11:00 am – close 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd.Berlin, MD 21811 Contact: Burley Oak Brewing Co. 443-513-4647 www.burleyoak.com Come celebrate the 4th anniversary of Burley Oak Brewing Company in Berlin. There will be live music, food, barrel aged beers, Ruder Boy bottle release, and prizes!
Second Friday Art Stroll Downtown Berlin, MD Friday August 14, 2015 5:00pm-8:00pm Enjoy a relaxing walk while taking in local art, culture, shops and food at this one of a kind event in America’s Coolest Small Town Wicomico County Fair Winterplace Park Friday August 14th- Sunday August 16th, 2015 Friday August 14th @ 2 pm – 9 pm Saturday August 15th @ 10 am – 9 pm Sunday August 16th @ 12 pm – 4 pm Winterplace Park Equestrian Center 6737 Blue Ribbon Rd. Salisbury, Maryland 21804 Contact: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce blacksmith blacksmith www.wicomicofair.com berlin, md berlin, md www.salisburyarea.com july/august 2015
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HEALTHY EATING
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eating healthy while on vacation… and how to save room to splurge Written by By Daina Behe Photo by Harrison Albert
While exploring the boardwalk, your senses are exposed to taunting aromas of tantalizing treats like warm donuts from the Fractured Prune, crispy Thrasher fries, Fishers Popcorn’s famous warm caramel popcorn, and gooey cheese pizza from Dough Roller’s. These delicious scents spark up your appetite, however you’re trou“treat yourself” bled between trail mix eating healthy makes 4 servings and indulging in boardwalk favorites. Eating ingredients: ½ cup raw cashews healthy while ½ cup raw almonds enjoying time ½ cup dried with your family cherries and friends on ½ cup raisins a vacation is 1 cup unsalted raw a challenging pumpkin seeds obstacle that ¼ cup dark many people chocolate chips find challenging 2 tbsp. shredded to overcome. coconut A healthy mindset should begin directions: on the road to combine all the vacation ingredients in destination. large ziploc bag, Snacks for the and shake it up! 60
trip are a must have because not only do they keep all travelers energized and alert, but they help to refrain from stopping for fast food along the way. Before reaching for those cookies and chips, try packing fresh fruits, vegetables and homemade trail mix for the ride. Always remember to consume plenty of water while on the road. Though some may want to drink as sparingly as possible to avoid stopping, traveling long distances can dehydrate the body and cause low energy and an overall sluggish feel. Being tired and sluggish is no way to arrive at a vacation destination! Once arrived at the destination, be sure to scope out the local markets and restaurants. There are an abundance of fresh farmer’s markets that scatter across the Eastern Shore and fresh off the boat seafood selections. Fresh and organic not only pack well and remain fresh in the sun, but they are filled with vitamins and natural sugars to keep everyone energized. If you have decided that you are going to eat out for a meal, be sure to choose a restaurant that features rotating selections on their menu. You can be certain that their ingredients are purchased often and will be exceptionally fresh this way. beach to bay times
RESIST THE URGE Make healthier choices this summer while on the go
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Seafood is a great choice for those on a diet. Broiled crab cakes, steamed shrimp and lobster are all nutrient-dense and delicious options. Speaking of splurging, a vacation is a time to kick back and relax. This means that it is completely acceptable to loosen the reins a bit on your regimen without feeling guilty. Remember that quality is important when choosing a treat. If you want to eat a juicy cheeseburger, choose a lean ground meat with very little fat percentage and low fat cheese that is sliced in front of you rather than packaged in july/august 2015
precut slices. Again, select an eatery that boasts local ingredients because they tend to be the freshest. Try to stay as active as possible while on vacation. Walking up and down the beach as much as possible will not only provide a lovely view, but you will also be burning countless calories with each step. Be sure to move as much as possible because it will maintain an elevated metabolism. Above all, never feel guilty about food, eat items that come from nature and enjoy your stay! ď Ž 61
NEW LOCAL EATERIES
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restaurants are opening all N ew over the area and food critics and
lovers should brace themselves. Jody and Travis Wright, owners of The Shark, have recently opened an authentic Peruvian cuisine restaurant in West Ocean City off of the Stephen Decatur Highway on Sunset Avenue. Culture is ideal for inviting new and interested customers with open arms and generous portions. The charm of Culture’s décor and presentation is humbling and impressive, and we have only begun to scratch the surface of what it has to offer. The Wright’s are keeping the menu organic and farm fresh to not only stick to their own healthy eating habits, but to expose their customers to succulent dishes that will leave them full and fueled. Culture provides vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices for customers. 62
Culture’s signature entrée is a Peruvian spiced rotisserie chicken with a choice of two sauces HARRISON ALBERT and two sides to accompany the tender poultry. They offer meal options for everyone and customers will be sure to love the fresh and zesty ingredients. All of these delicious, quality meals are offered at affordable prices for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to check out this refreshing new eatery for yourself and indulge in the luscious taste of Peruvian cuisine. Culture is open daily from 11am to 9pm for both sit in and carry out dining.
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with a toasted red onion and beet salad accompanied by roasted asparagus and topped with a balsamic reduction Recipe provided by Mike Johnston chef at the White Marlin Club
1. Prepare dry rub for salmon and beet salad by blending 1/4 tsp star anise, 1/4 tsp fennel seed, 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper and 2 tsp of Kosher salt in a coffee grinder. 2. Blanch 1 lb beets until tender. Let cool and peel with a towel while wearing plastic gloves and cube. 3. Begin toasting 1/2 red onion for 2 minutes at 350Ëš then let rest and julienne. Mix together with 1tsp ground coriander, 2tsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil and a dash of your dry rub seasoning. 4. Use pan spray on both sides of your salmon filet. Add the dry rub seasoning and grill no longer that 3 minutes each side. At the same time, toss 1 lb of small asparagus in olive oil with salt/pepper and grill lightly. 5. Plate beat salad, asparagus, salmon and top with a balsamic reduction. 64
INGREDIENTS 1/4 tsp star anise 1/4 tsp fennel seed 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper 2 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb of small asparagus 1/2 red onion 1 lb beets Salmon filet beach to bay times
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