Author Archives: Elan
Hurricaine Sandy – CAPE MAY SPARED!
Hurricane Sandy – Cape May Spared! Believe it or not, Cape May was spared the damage that Hurricane Sandy caused up the Jersey shore. We were evacuated and went up to Brooklyn to stay with Susan’s sister in Park Slope. … Continue reading
Cape May Jazz, Film, and Theater
October and November in Cape May are a celebration of jazz, film, and theater. Cape May jazz, film and theater really get going in November. There’s a new Jazz Festival in town which I described in my last blog post. … Continue reading
Jazz Festival Reborn!
Jazz Festival Resurrection Great Jazz Festival News! This article by Jack Fichter in the Cape May County Herald announces a new jazz festival in Cape to be held next November. For everyone who misses the old Jazz Festival, this is … Continue reading
LEITH HALL’S LOVEABLE LUXURY POUND CAKE
LEITH HALL’S LOVEABLE LUXURY POUND CAKE I often serve pound cakes for teatime, though seldom the simple vanilla version. Last week, our neighbor Arielle claimed that the chocolate chunk version didn’t count as the required chocolate dessert for tea. I … Continue reading
Food, Wine and Victoriana – How Can You Resist? Call now for Reservations
FOOD AND WINE CELEBRATION AND VICTORIANA IN CAPE MAY Food, wine and Victoriana This year’s Food and Wine Celebration is over. The Harvest Dinner, the Clambake, Chef Poon’s demonstrations are gone. And it’s on to the next festival! At the … Continue reading
Is this the best time of year in Cape May? Yes!
Food and Wine Celebration, Victorian Weekend and Ghosts – all in one month! The best time of year in Cape May is undoubtedly the next month, from mid September to mid October. The ocean is warm, the kids have gone … Continue reading
Almond Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Leith Hall bed and breakfast
Our guests who just left Leith Hall bed and breakfast yesterday asked for the recipe for these almond and chocolate sandwich cookies that I served for tea – so these are for you, Stephanie and Michael von M . You … Continue reading
Beach Yoga in Cape May
Yoga on the beach For me, the beach is calming even without yoga, but if you’re the least bit sensitive to atmosphere and surroundings, yoga on the beach is about as calm and centered as you can get. Cape May’s … Continue reading
FOOD AND WINE CELEBRATION
CAPE MAY FOOD AND WINE CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 15-19 Cape May’s Food and wine Celebration will be in mid-September and include a whole host of festive meals. The Harvest Food and Wine Dinner will be held at the Carriage House Café … Continue reading
Cape May Craft Beer and Crab Festival
Cape May Craft Beer and Crab Festival Cape May’s Craft Beer and Crab Festival hit town last Saturday. The day was gray and intermittently rainy – not ideal beach weather. So lots of people showed up on the lawn at … Continue reading
