MACHU PICCHU

MACHU PICCHU

A Magical Journey to the Top of the World By M. Virginia Daly. Photography by Alexa Diakoulas.  Machu Picchu.  Say the name aloud.  For starters, Machu Picchu is just plain fun to say even if you mangle it as many do.  The name alone conjures up images of the high Andes, exploring ancient civilizations of [...]

CREATING A HAPPY HOME

CREATING A HAPPY HOME

Creating a Happy Home on the Eastern Shore By Carol Sorgen Photography. By J. Brough Schamp. Jamie Merida took a circuitous route to finding his life’s work and the house that captured his heart, but today, he’s just where he wants to be, professionally and personally, and couldn’t be happier. The son of accomplished [...]

SCOSSA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

SCOSSA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

Seasoned Chef Makes Scossa Shine By Mary Lou Baker. Photography by Angie Myers. Scossa means “surprise” in Italian, and is a fitting name for this elegant Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of Easton. A European-style outdoor café, framed by white pillars that shield it from the street, invites al fresco dining in-season and [...]

SEEING THE LIGHT

SEEING THE LIGHT

The Artworks of James Turrell By Amy Abrams Surprisingly, many living on Maryland’s Eastern Shore haven’t heard of James Turrell. The Oxford, Md. resident is—in celebrity terminology—an art star. The London Times has named him “the greatest artist of the 21st Century.” Three major museums are collaborating to feature a Turrell retrospective opening this spring [...]

BETHANY BEACH

BETHANY BEACH

By Billie Criswell The Simple Charms of a Bygone Era Driving down Seashore Highway—which extends from Rehoboth Beach down to Ocean City, Maryland—I find a distinct landmark in the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Once I’ve crossed the bridge, I have nearly arrived at Bethany Beach, the beach I call home.  The newly minted bridge [...]


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AHI TUNA TOWER SALAD

AHI TUNA TOWER SALAD

Soy Dressing 6 eggs 5 cups olive oil 2 cups teriaki sauce 3 tablespoons ginger 3/4 cups white vinegar 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Blend all ingredients except oil. Drizzle oil in while blending. Wasabi Cream Sauce 4 cups sour cream 1 cup wasabi powder 1 [...]

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BLUE HEAVEN

BLUE HEAVEN

Bluecoast Seafood Grill has year-round appeal for beach-bound diners By Pam George. Photography by Amanda Rippen White. It’s a chilly Monday evening in the off-season, a time when Bethany Beach is usually a ghost town. But the scene is bustling at Bluecoast Seafood Grill in North Bethany Beach. It’s only 5 p.m., but already [...]

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MACHU PICCHU

MACHU PICCHU

A Magical Journey to the Top of the World By M. Virginia Daly. Photography by Alexa Diakoulas.  Machu Picchu.  Say the name aloud.  For starters, Machu Picchu is just plain fun to say even if you mangle it as many do.  The name alone conjures up images of the high Andes, exploring ancient civilizations of [...]

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CREATING A HAPPY HOME

CREATING A HAPPY HOME

Creating a Happy Home on the Eastern Shore By Carol Sorgen Photography. By J. Brough Schamp. Jamie Merida took a circuitous route to finding his life’s work and the house that captured his heart, but today, he’s just where he wants to be, professionally and personally, and couldn’t be happier. The son of accomplished [...]

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TIDE-TUMBLED TREASURES

TIDE-TUMBLED TREASURES

By Carol Martino. Photography by Amanda Rippen White. It’s the thrill of the “find” and romancing the past that Michele Buckler thrives on when combing for sea glass along area shorelines and beyond. She’s intrigued with the mystique of these colorful bits of history. “How did they get here? Were they once sitting on [...]

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SCOSSA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

SCOSSA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

Seasoned Chef Makes Scossa Shine By Mary Lou Baker. Photography by Angie Myers. Scossa means “surprise” in Italian, and is a fitting name for this elegant Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of Easton. A European-style outdoor café, framed by white pillars that shield it from the street, invites al fresco dining in-season and [...]

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MORE THAN JUST A BRIDGE

MORE THAN JUST A BRIDGE

By Ellen Collins. Photography by Matt Meiers.  On a recent chilly January day, I head out from Bethany Beach to Rehoboth. Ahead of me, a startling sight appears as I approach the Indian River Inlet. It rises like a wide-winged bird, the strings of a harp, and the tall riggings of a sailing ship. It [...]

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SAVING THE ROSIE PARKS

SAVING THE ROSIE PARKS

How Rebuilding an Old Boat Had Unexpected Consequences By Dick Cooper The sturdy new decks of the skipjack Rosie Parks gleam as the afternoon sun peeks in under the big white tent on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum that has been her shelter for more than two years. Her majestic bow [...]

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SEEING THE LIGHT

SEEING THE LIGHT

The Artworks of James Turrell By Amy Abrams Surprisingly, many living on Maryland’s Eastern Shore haven’t heard of James Turrell. The Oxford, Md. resident is—in celebrity terminology—an art star. The London Times has named him “the greatest artist of the 21st Century.” Three major museums are collaborating to feature a Turrell retrospective opening this spring [...]

read more

BETHANY BEACH

BETHANY BEACH

By Billie Criswell The Simple Charms of a Bygone Era Driving down Seashore Highway—which extends from Rehoboth Beach down to Ocean City, Maryland—I find a distinct landmark in the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Once I’ve crossed the bridge, I have nearly arrived at Bethany Beach, the beach I call home.  The newly minted bridge [...]

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I BELIEVE IN PINK

I BELIEVE IN PINK

A Tribute to Audrey Hepburn 20 Years After Her Passing “I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day [...]

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LOG CANOE MAGIC

LOG CANOE MAGIC

A Family Tradition on the Eastern Shore By Lisa Borre. Photography by Monte Morton Lorri Wilson-Clarke remembers the days when the Governor’s Cup, full of holiday punch or eggnog, served as the centerpiece of Wilson family gatherings. Sailing Magic in 1927, her grandfather won the first of what has become the premier trophy of [...]

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