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New Thanksgiving Recipes To Try

Thanksgiving is just days away. If you’re looking for some traditional recipes with a twist, try these options that put a twist on traditional favorites:

1. Northwest Fruit Stuffing – made with cherries, pears, apples, and raisins this sweet twist on a Thanksgiving staple is sure to please.

2. Spiced Cranberry Jelly – This tart cranberry sauce has less sugar than most, is super easy to make, and can be refrigerated for up to a week.

3. Harvest Casserole – This casserole is made with veggies and a hint of parmesan cheese. It is a great dish to accompany turkey or ham.

4. Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes – This simple to make sweet potato recipe comes from Alton Brown.

5. Amaretto Pumpkin Pie with Almond Praline – This delicious twist on a crowd favorite is time consuming but delectable.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

5 Ways To Use Up Fourth of July Leftovers

If you enjoyed your fourth of July, but aren’t quite sure what to do with all your leftovers, this is the post for you…

1. Watermelon Cake. If you have lots of fresh watermelon leftover, cube it up, remove the seeds and mix it up with some white cake mix and other ingredients for this scrumptious summer dessert. Just watch out! It will become a favorite. Click here for the recipe.

2. Bread Pudding. If you have a lot of leftover hamburger and/or hotdog buns, cube them up and use them in place of the bread in your favorite bread pudding recipe. For a delicious recipe option that uses only ingredients you most likely already have on hand, click here.

3. Hamburgers. If you fear you’ll be eating hamburgers for the next week or so, crumble up your leftover patties and use them in place of ground beef in your favorite chili recipe. Then you can freeze the chili in gallon freezer bags and pull them out when you need a quick and tasty meal! For a simple and delicious chili recipe, click here.

4. Coleslaw. Take your leftover coleslaw and turn it into a star ingredient in your next meal with recipes like Easy Moo Shu Veggie Wraps, Asian Style Lettuce Wraps, or Chicken BBQ Sandwiches.

5. Cupcakes. Patriotic cupcakes are all super popular, so if you find that you miraculously have some leftover, use them in place of pound cake in any trifle recipe, like this delicious blueberry trifle option.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County, give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-629-6693.

Spotlight on Crystal Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach

If breakfast is your thing, then you definitely need to check out Crystal Restaurant (37300 Rehoboth Ave.) in Rehoboth if you haven’t already. Crystal Restaurant is a cozy, no-frills, family establishment that serves their renowned breakfast for unbeatable prices all day long. Their make your own omelet station is a cornucopia of choices, including filet mignon, feta cheese, shrimp, veggies, a variety of cheeses, gyro meat and more. They also have breakfast sandwiches, three kinds of Eggs Benedict, and pancakes that are to die for! In addition to all the breakfast basics they also serve some great sides like home fries, scrapple, and grits as well as delicious mimosas and Bloody Marys. Crystal Restaurant serves lunch and dinner too, with some delicious options, but breakfast – served all day – is definitely the shining star!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

5 Easy Dishes For Your Holiday Party

If you’re going to or hosting a holiday party this weekend, chances are you’re looking a dish you can bring that will be impressive, yet quick and easy to put together. Here are five great options:

1. Christmas Tree Veggie Tray

2. Festive Cheese Tray (with olives & pickles!)

3. Snowman Fruit Salad (in hollowed out melons)

4. Strawberry Santa Hats (place strawberry on top of a thin mint or vanilla wafer and top with whipped cream)

5. Reindeer Cookies (bake your favorite recipe and decorate with a single red m&m, broken pretzel pieces & drops of decorative icing)

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Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-629-6693.

3 Restaurants For Dinner on Christmas Eve

With most restaurants closed for the holidays, check out one of these three options in Rehoboth if you’re looking for a great place on Christmas Eve:

1. Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave) Serving dinner from 5:30pm-9pm. Reservations are recommended.

3. Summer House (228 Rehoboth Ave) Open from 11:30am-9pm, serving dinner starting at 4pm.

3. Confucius Chinese Cuisine (57 Wilmington Ave) Serving dinner from 5pm-10pm. Voted best Chinese food in Rehoboth every year since 2004!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you — 302-644-2266.

Five Thanksgiving Recipes to Try

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you’re looking for some traditional recipes with a twist, try these five that are sure to be crowd pleasers.

1. Northwest Fruit Stuffing – made with cherries, pears, apples, and raisins this sweet twist on a Thanksgiving staple is sure to please.

2. Spiced Cranberry Jelly – This tart cranberry sauce has less sugar than most, is super easy to make, and can be refrigerated for up to a week.

3. Harvest Casserole – This casserole is made with veggies and a hint of parmesan cheese. It is a great dish to accompany turkey or ham.

4. Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes – This simple to make sweet potato recipe comes from Alton Brown.

5. Amaretto Pumpkin Pie with Almond Praline – This delicious twist on a crowd favorite is time consuming but delectable.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Thursday Three: 3 Awesome Local Farmers Markets

Who doesn’t love fresh, locally produced fruits and veggies? We are lucky enough to have several local farmers markets worth checking out, and since they’re open different days of the week, you can have fresh food all summer long! Here are three to check out:

Historic Lewes Farmers Market – 110 Shipcarpenter Street
Open every Saturday through the end of September. 8am-12pm. No pets allowed. Vendors sell everything, including fresh beef & pork, homemade jellies and jams, fruits, veggies, organic baked goods, gourmet cheeses, and more! For a full list of vendors, check out this list.

Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market – Next to the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce (501 Rehoboth Ave.)
Open every Tuesday from noon-4pm. In addition to the usual farmers market vendors you can also enjoy chef’s demos! Check out the website for lots of info, suggested recipes, and a weekly newsletter.

Milton Farmers Market – Downtown Historic Milton… you can’t miss it!
Open every Friday from 3:30pm-6:30pm through the end of October. This farmers market is only in its second year, but it’s already become a local staple! You can friend this market on Facebook for updates and more info!

So, what are you waiting for? Check out these local markets… you won’t be sorry!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Georgia House (Various Locations)

Georgia House is a family restaurant well loved by locals. The original Georgia House is in Millsboro (119 Main Street), but there are also locations in Selbyville, Milford, and Laurel, so chances are you’re close to one of them! Serving classic home-style favorites such as delicious fried chicken, finger-lickings ribs, and their much-lauded meatloaf, even the pickiest eaters are bound to find something that pleases them at Georgia House. Their famous cream of crab soup is a must… it is what put them on the culinary map after all! All in all, if you’re looking for something new and different, you might want to skip Georgia House, but if you’re looking for a classic, home cooked meal that is sure to be delicious, Georgia House is the perfect place.

As a bonus, kids eat free on Tuesday nights and they also offer a rewards card that includes a free dessert on your birthday, $10 off on your anniversary, and a $10 gift certificate for every 250 points earned, plus a few more great perks!

All locations are closed on Mondays, but Tuesday-Saturday it’s a great place to eat!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434.

Spotlight on Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week is back in Rehoboth! This 7th annual event begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday, June 9th. All week long you can experience some of Rehoboth’s best and most popular restaurants for a fraction of the price. Each participating restaurant offers a 3 course prix-fixe dinner menu for either $20 or $30. Some restaurants are even offering $10 or $15 prix-fixe lunches. Click here for more details and a list of participating restaurants. Find your favorites or enjoy something new… either way you can’t beat eating in Rehoboth this week! Bon appetite!

Restaurant Week is back in Rehoboth! This 7^th annual event begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday, June 9^th. All week long you can experience some of Rehoboth’s best and most popular restaurants for a fraction of the price. Each participating restaurant offers a 3 course prix-fixe dinner menu for either $20 or $30. Some restaurants are even offering $10 or $15 prix-fixe lunches. Click here for more details and a list of participating restaurants. Find your favorites or enjoy something new… either way you can’t beat eating in Rehoboth this week! Bon appetite!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth Beach

Looking to try some place new for dinner tonight? Try Big Fish Grill in Rehoboth! This casual dining restaurant is great for families, business lunches, hanging out with friends, or, if you sit in one of the high-backed booths even a private date!

The food is well-prepared and delicious! Their daily specials demonstrate their underlying commitment to freshness, and the service is great too! They even offer special carry-out deals, if that’s more your speed. Everything I’ve ever had at Big Fish Grill has been great, but I especially like the Lobster Bisque & Grilled Salmon.

One last thing I really like about Big Fish Grill is that they offer cooking classes! The classes don’t run during the summer since it’s their busiest season, but they’ll begin again in October, so check back then!

Looking to buy or sell a home in or around the Rehoboth Beach area? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266!

Spotlight on Abbott’s Grill

I found Abbott’s Grill in Milford, Delaware through word of mouth, and I’m glad I did! Voted one of the top restaurants in Milford on Trip Advisor and was voted best restaurant in Milford in the 2010 edition of Delaware Today’s “Best of Delaware” issue. Abbott’s Grill offers lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and happy hour. With a wide variety of menu items, delicious food, and great service, Abbott’s Grill is a must for anyone looking for a great meal!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434!

Spotlight on go fish!, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

go fish! a british fish + chips shop on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach serves up British comfort food with style at prices that are wallet friendly…

go fish! a british fish + chips shop on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach serves up British comfort food with style at prices that are wallet friendly. They’ve been called “the best dinner in Rehoboth” by The Today Show and “…one of the shore’s best eats” by The Washington Post. Delaware Today called it a “best value meal” and also gave it the “best fish and chips” label in its Best of Delaware annual review. This restaurant quite obviously serves up great fish and chips, but they also serve up other British favorites such as bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, and their famous sticky toffee pudding.

If British food isn’t your thing, you might opt for the highly praised crab cakes, soft-shell crabs, fish tacos, or Maryland clam chowder. And if that’s not enough for you, they also serve up some yummy steak and chicken dishes.

go fish! is so well loved that owner, Alison Blyth recently opened a second shop in Lewes — this little sister to go fish! is called go brit! fish + chips and serves up all the delicious dishes that made go fish! so wildly popular!

So head into Rehoboth or Lewes today and see why everyone is raving about go fish! And while you’re there, don’t forget to order some sticky toffee pudding!

Looking to buy or sell a home in Rehoboth, Lewes, or the surrounding areas? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266!

Spotlight on Blue Water Grill in Millsboro, Delaware

Looking for a place to eat in Millsboro, or just wanting to check out a new local joint? Blue Water Grill in Millsboro, Delware has a great atmosphere and terrific food…

In Sussex County, towns like Lewes and Rehoboth Beach get a lot of publicity, and for good reason, but the inland town of Millsboro is a great town as well! Last time I was there, I had no idea where to eat so I took a chance and walked into the Blue Water Grill (226 Main Street). And let me tell you, I’m so glad I took that chance. It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

The atmosphere was laid-back and hip. It was the kind of place that could be dressed up or down so that anyone would be comfortable. You could throw on jeans and a t-shirt and bring the kids for a family meal, put on a suit and tie and bring your colleagues or customers for a business lunch, or dress up a little and come for date-night!

Atmosphere is great, but let’s talk food… that’s why you go to a restaurant in the first place, isn’t it? Every bite of the food at Blue Water Grill was absolutely delicious. I went for lunch with my husband and ordered the salmon sandwich. I love salmon, and the sandwich did not disappoint, but it was the house horsey sauce that took it from yummy to Y-U-M-M-Y! My husband had a burger and said it was one of the best burgers he’d ever had (and he LOVES burgers, so that’s high praise!). Our entrees were delicious – even the fries were good, but it was our starter that left us wanting more. The House Recipe Seafood Bisque was awesome! I’m not exaggerating at all when I tell you that it was by far the best soup I’ve ever had. We ordered a bowl to share, but we should’ve each ordered our own because we were practically fighting for the last spoonful. I’m nearly drooling just thinking about it!

In case you couldn’t tell, I would highly recommend eating at the Blue Water Grill (you can check out their full menu here). And while you’re in Millsboro you should look around a little bit; maybe you’ll decide it’s the perfect place for you. If that’s the case, give us a call at Cooper Realty — 302-644-2266 and let us help you find your new home!