Culinary Events
There are tons of exciting, culinary-based events taking place in Southern Delaware throughout the year. Be sure to check back often, as events will continue to be added.
August
August 11, 2010: Cordrey Center Cooking Class
Location: The Cordrey Center, Millsboro
An exciting cooking class hosted by Denise Clemmons, Food Writer for the Cape Gazette. Includes class, a full course meal and wine.
Cost: $25 (Space limited)
302-682-9080, www.thecordreycenter.com
August 14, 2010: 4th Annual Tomato Festival
Location: Historic Lewes Farmers Market - 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great Tomato Recipe Contest takes place from 10-11 am. There will be prizes and ribbons for winners in 4 categories. Tomato Tasting takes places from 9 to 11:30am with over 50 heirloom and hybrid varieties to taste. Children's Reading Program will feature tomato stories for kids at 9am.
302-644-1436, www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org
August 15, 2010: Edible Plants of the Seashore
Location: Delaware Seashore State Park - Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum
Learn about the many culinary uses of plants at the beach! This indoor program will introduce you to some of the native plants of coastal Delaware, such as beach plum, prickly pear, and sea lettuce. Leave with new cooking tips for salads, soups, jams and jellies, beverages, and sweet treats. There will even be a few samples to try! Pre-registration is not required.
$6 per person
302-227-6991, www.destateparks.com
September
September 12, 2010: Edible Plants of the Seashore
Location: Delaware Seashore State Park - Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum
Learn about the many culinary uses of plants at the beach! This indoor program will introduce you to some of the native plants of coastal Delaware, such as beach plum, prickly pear, and sea lettuce. Leave with new cooking tips for salads, soups, jams and jellies, beverages, and sweet treats. There will even be a few samples to try! Pre-registration is not required.
$6 per person
302-227-6991, www.destateparks.com
