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Category Archives: Cape May
BIRDING CAPE MAY
Birding Cape May for Beginners You may already know that Cape May is one of the top birding sites in the world. But, what if you’re not a knowledgeable birder? Those other people will know everything about every detail and … Continue reading
Cape May’s Victorian Fair 2012
That’s It For Celebrations, ’till Next Week This past weekend was the Victorian Fair on the grounds of the Physick Estate. We had pony rides, pony painting, Dr. Physick wandering the grounds, and John Phillip Sousa scaring little children. This … Continue reading
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Shocking Victorian Fair in Cape May
Prepare to be Amazed This year’s Victorian Fair will feature The Stupefying Sandy, so feminine, so comely, yet with a full beard! Also, Tom Coyle, the strongest man in the Emerald Isle will amaze the audience with his feats of … Continue reading
Posted in Cape May, Events, history, Rooms, Things to Do, Victoriana
Tagged bearded lady, strongman, Victrorian Fair
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Free Tickets for Cape May Music Festival
Just a reminder of our Music Festival Special; we’ll supply your tickets if you visit us for any concert. There are two great evenings coming up. Both part of the CapeMay Music festival, but very different. The first is Tuesday … Continue reading
Posted in Cape May, Packages/Specials, Things to Do
Tagged Cape May, music, music festival, New Jersey
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CAPE MAY RASPBERRY SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE for Donna B.
A recent Leith Hall b&b guest, Donna B., emailed me for two recipes for treats that we serve at afternoon tea. The first was Cape May bed and breakfast Gingerbread which was in an earlier post, and this is the … Continue reading
Posted in Cape May, desserts, Eating, Food
Tagged afternoon tea, Cape May, dessert, dessert recipes, New Jersey, Victorian
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Cape May bed and breakfast Gingerbread for Donna B.
Recently one of our guests at Leith Hall b&b contacted me to request two recipes we serve at afternoon tea. This one, Leith Hall’s Cape May bed and breakfast Gingerbread, is for Donna. It has bits of crystallized ginger in … Continue reading
Posted in Cape May, desserts, Eating, Food, history, Victoriana
Tagged afternoon tea, architecture, Beach, Cape May, chocolate, dessert, gingerbread, Victorian
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MEMORIAL DAY IN CAPE MAY
Memorial Day History in Cape May Suzie and I just got back from New York where we saw the new Broadway production of Porgy and Bess, which is set in Catfish Row in Charleston South Carolina. Many thanks to SK … Continue reading
Posted in Cape May, Events, history, Music, Things to Do
Tagged Beach, Cape May, history, music, New Jersey, vacation, Victorian
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Gaze into My Crystal Ball
Crystal Balls in the Parlor This year we’ve moved our collection of crystal and mirrored balls from the mantle in the Iris Room to the piano in the parlor. Lots of guests and tour-goers ask about them, and one of … Continue reading
Posted in Cape May, Spiritualism, Victoriana
Tagged crystal balls, gazing balls, reflecting balls, spiritualism, travel, Victorian
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Leith Hall ROMANTIC GETAWAY TRUFFLES
We just had our third annual Spring Chocolate Championship yesterday and, once again, I didn’t win. You may remember that Chocolate Championship was my suggestion several years ago for MAC to start a new tour during Spring Festival. Any tour … Continue reading
Posted in Cape May, desserts, Eating, Events, Food, Packages/Specials, Things to Do
Tagged afternoon tea, Beach, Cape May, chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate championship, chocolate truffles, dessert, New Jersey, teatime, travel
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FREE CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS FOR LEITH HALL GUESTS
Get Free Music Festival Tickets The Cape May Music Festival is coming up soon. If you come visit us to hear one of the concerts, we’ll provide you with a pair of tickets – free. May 29th, the New York … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach, Cape May, free tickets, jazz, music, music festival, New Jersey, vacation
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