Day Trip to Cape May

Yesterday, hubby and I headed out to the Cooper River Fine Arts Festival in our area.  There were some really neat vendors, but after about 15 minutes walking around in the scorching heat, I had to call it quits... it was just too hot. 

I love small, independent, funky types of restaurants, so we headed over to Collingswood to find somewhere to eat.  After a few minutes of driving around, we just weren't finding anything that struck a chord with us. So we drove over to Haddonfield... and again, no luck.  Normally, I love eating in both of these towns but... ehh... we just weren't feeling anything.

Then hubby brought up the Jackson Mountain Cafe. Hubby: "Remember, last summer, we had those awesome burgers in Cape May?"  Me: "Say no more, let's go".  And just like that, we headed 90 minutes south to Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway, Cape May, NJ.

We ate, we shopped, we even dipped our toes in the ocean.  It was one of those days, so perfect, I forgot about work, bills, stress, schedules... and just had a blast!  Of course, I had my camera along, and took some artsy pictures throughout the day.  Here are some of my favorite shots... to see the rest, check out my Flickr album.

Wishes in a Fountain

Scented oils at Bath Time Luxury Bath Shop



Lifeguard chair at sunset

 xoxo,
  Kim

To Central Market We Go

Growing up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Saturday morning trips to Central Market were always something I really really enjoyed.  For most of you non-locals, Central Market is the country's oldest farmer's market, nestled in a stunning 120 year old red brick building, and is bursting at the seems with regional charm.

From time to time, my dad and brother would tag along, but usually it was just me & my mom.  Parking in the Prince Street garage, we always managed to enter by Mr. Bill's stand, and today was no exception.  The moment we walked in, I was hit by the aroma of the freshest seafood, taking me all the way back to when I was little and eye-level with those glass cases of fish and shrimp.  For some reason, this was always my favorite stand in the entire building.

  

Today, Mom and I were on a mission to get maple extract and bacon (for a recipe I’m experimenting with tomorrow), as well as produce and fresh shrimp for the kebabs we were making for dinner. 
               

Is it kebabs or kabobs?  You know what I mean - meat on a stick.  Potato, potahto... Tomato, tomahto, let's call the whole thing off.  OK, now I’m sitting here listening to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong!

Market is sensory overload... in a good way.  It's proverbial cup runneth over with vibrant colors, incredible textures, potent fragrances and the buzz of souvenir-seeking tourists intermingled with regular shoppers skillfully navigating the labyrinth of narrow aisle ways.

Initially, I was going to narrate my little adventure today, but since pictures are worth a thousand words, I figured I'd let them do the talking .  To check out my journey, click on “Read More” link below my signature.

xoxo,
  Kim