Local Challenge
Return Focus to Local | Eastern Shore Maryland
For those of you who may have followed us on our adventure with the Buy Local Challenge, I want to begin focusing attention yet again
May 15, 2012
Enjoying GOOD Food & Drink
Good Grub – Galaxy Skye Bar
This past weekend, the Skye Bar opened atop the Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille. Previously the Skye Bar was much smaller, to be enjoyed on
May 11, 2012
Brewgrass ’12 at Fager’s Island
[ylwm_vimeo height=”400″ width=”550″]40271629[/ylwm_vimeo] The second annual Brewgrass event with music by Chester River Runoff and The Saltwater String Band. Beer tastings from Burley Oak ,
April 13, 2012
Food & Drink
Good Grub at The High Spot
On our way back from Easton yesterday evening, we decided to get back to adventuring – meaning that we would try something new, in a
April 5, 2012
Craft Brew Love
BrewGrass 2012 Another Great Event!
Saturday was the BrewGrass event at Fager’s Island, featuring bluegrass music and local craft brews from Evolution, Burley Oak, Dogfish Head and Flying Dog. The Saltwater String
April 2, 2012
Craft Brew Love
Brew Grass at Fager’s Island
This Saturday March 31st Fager’s Island will once again host one of the best events of the year, the Brew Grass Festival. All you can
March 28, 2012
Local Biz
Support Small Business Every Day
Taking a walk through historic Berlin on a balmy February evening, I notice all of the small businesses we walk past on Main Street. Some
February 28, 2012
For the Love of Good Food
Top of the Dome: Annapolis Maryland
Traveling over the bridge this weekend for the big music show at Rams Head on Saturday, we made a pitstop to see some friends in
February 21, 2012
Craft Brew Love
King of Pong – Dogfish Head & Burley Oak
Charlize Theron brought the beer Friday night in Berlin was a battle of epic proportions. A brew-off between the world reknowned Dogfish Head and the
February 20, 2012
For the Love of Good Food
Muskrat feast aka Varmintfest
By Tony Russo Contributing Muskrat Lover Before I tell you the tale of Todd, Tony and the muskrat feast, it’s important that you have a
February 7, 2012
Food & Drink
SuperBowl Crock Pot Chili – Good Grub Berlin, MD
I don’t really like to follow recipes, nor do I keep track when I am putting something together on my own. A little or this,
February 6, 2012
For the Love of Good Food
Varmintfest 2012
By the time you read this the Todcast will have inaugurated Varmintfest. For those who missed the big announcement, my co-host Todd DeHart and I
February 2, 2012
Local Challenge
Farmers vs Monsanto – Support Local Tuesday
facebook.com/exposingmonsanto Food, Inc – watching this movie for the first time brought to light many things regarding our food supply. Since then many more documentaries
January 31, 2012
Craft Brew Love
Whatta Ya Brewing?
Beer nerds unite at Xtreme Brewing When Doug Griffith changed the name of his business from Delmarva Brewing Craft to Extreme Brewing, he got a
January 30, 2012
Local Challenge
2012 – Getting Started on the Local Challenge Again!
A new year, 2012…we have had a busy 6 months. Last spring we decided to document our attempt at the Buy Local Challenge, starting with
January 10, 2012
December 10, 2011
Local Biz
Local Focus: Small Business Saturday
I hate Black Friday. I look forward to working the day after Thanksgiving because the last place I would be is anywhere near retail stores
November 22, 2011
Food & Drink
November 11, 2011
Fager’s Island Fun All Weekend!
As I watch the Ravens vs. Steelers game, and pray for peace throughout the Ocean City area on this night, I recall what a wonderfully
November 7, 2011
For the Love of Good Food
School Lunch Overhaul Well Overdue, But Will it Happen?
Lessons learned this summer during our Buy Local Challenge, allowed my family to see the benefit of eating whole foods rather than processed foods, and
November 3, 2011
Local Challenge
Local Focus on Pumpkins!
Halloween is behind us, but look at all the pumpkins! We may have had some miserable weather this past weekend, and plans were ruined for
November 1, 2011
Local Challenge
Local Focus: Is Chipotle Too Good to Be True?
I came across a video online the other day, and decided to share it on Facebook. After looking into it further, I found there was
October 25, 2011
For the Love of Good Food
Local Tuesday: Restaurant Week – Galaxy 66
Date night was upon us, and Galaxy 66 was our destination for the evening. Delmarva is full of locally owned bars and restaurants, employing locals,
October 11, 2011
Good, Clean Fair Fun! – Apple Picking
This Sunday was the Slow Food Delmarva Apple Picking event at T.S. Smith & Sons Farms in Bridgeville, DE. The sun was shining, and the
October 10, 2011
Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD Events
With all the buzz about craft brews, especially local craft brews, how could one not attend such a terrifically named event as the Good Beer
October 4, 2011