Soup Season

Mushrooms, seafood, root vegetables make tasty stock

Published on 1/16/12

Chef Phil Pyle has this thing about not repeating menu items that he and Chef Brian Shaw prepare at Fair Hill Inn. But every rule has an exception. His is oyster stew. Read More »

The Ultimate Bake Shoppe

Healthy treats offer a great taste with no remorse

Published on 11/16/11

From its savory tomato pies and indulgent biscotti to its friendly and enthusiastic staff, The Ultimate Bake Shoppe is truly the ultimate bakery experience. Read More »

The Historic Odessa Foundation’s 188-year-old Brick Hotel resumes its role as the social center of town, when it opens its doors in early December as Cantwell’s Tavern, a farm-to-table gastropub, operated by noted Delaware restaurateur Robert E. Ashby. Read More »

Summer’s Big Chills

There’s always room for frozen treats

Published on 8/01/11

What is it about frozen treats and chilly sweets that turn our willpower to mush and make our senses float with inspiration? Read More »

Wine of the Month

May 2011

Published on 4/29/11

May is a month full of celebrations, from Mother’s Day to graduations, and these wines are perfect for entertaining. Or, keep them on hand for when you finally get a break from the May-hem and are kicking back and relaxing at home. Read More »

Embracing Healthy Foods Helps with Parkinson’s Disease

Chef combines recipes and memories in engaging book

Published on 4/05/11

For more than 20 years, chef Anne Cutter Mikkelsen and her husband, Mike, have overcome the obstacles of living with Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Wine of the Month

April 2011

Published on 3/31/11

Here are three wines perfect for the dawning spring. Despite the date, we assure you these suggestions are no prank. Read More »

Delaware Hospice Receives $7,500 from Stoney’s British Pub

An impressive donation by an establishment whose name so unsuits its heart

Published on 2/25/11

Mike Stone, owner of Stoney’s British Pub in Wilmington, presented a check to Susan D. Lloyd, President and C.E.O. of Delaware Hospice, in January 2011 containing the proceeds of his November fundraising efforts. The total: $7,500. And this year’s sizable contribution forms only a fraction of the whopping $40,000 the authentic British pub has raised for the hospice during the past decade. Read More »

So Long, Simon Pearce

Brandywine restaurant and workshop closed

Published on 1/17/11

Simon Pearce on the Brandywine, a restaurant and glass-blowing workshop, announced on Jan. 12 that it would close at the end of that week, after a decade of doing business in West Chester. The restaurant, glass-blowing workshop and store, located on the banks of the Brandywine, were a popular destination both for tourists and for locals who wanted to enjoy an excellent dinner. The store, which features pottery and glassware, will remain open through Feb. 13. Read More »

Wine of the Month

January 2011

Published on 12/30/10

As we settle in to winter, it’s a time to enjoy a fine wine and a delicious meal. I have a couple of suggestions that will brighten even these short, dark days. Read More »