Drum roll please – Doris Wilcox of Flemington, NJ is the big winner of Cape May Magazine’s Lima Ben Counting Contest. Doris eyeballed the Lima beans at Saturday’s West Cape May Lima Bean Festival held at Wilbraham Park. Her guess was 2,681. The actual count? 2,743. Doris wins a one year subscription to Cape May… Read more »
Month: October 2012

Lima Bean Fest 2012
The lowly legume gets the attention it so deserves once a year at the West Cape May Lima Bean Festival. Organizers could not have had better weather and people came by the throngs to Wilbraham Park to buy Lima Bean soup, t-shirts, potter and ear rings and so much more. Originally organized to celebrate the… Read more »

Naval Air Station Wildwood
Planes and helicopters of all shapes, sizes, and colors, missiles, bombs, and even a Jeep were laid out in front of us in staggering stature.

Oktoberfest 2012
The Jackson Street Oktoberfest was held on Saturday, September 29. It was a beautiful day and a great way to enjoy it. Beer, oompahpah band music and tons of vendors selling their wares and yummy food and treats. Everyone walks back with a smile – we’re sure the beer helps – but no matter the… Read more »

Doo Wop in living color
Exploring Wildwood’s iconic ’50s and ’60s style architecture.

Judging a quilt by its cover
Not many marriages are perfect, but one exception might be for the one between creativity and practicality. Among the offspring of this union, one of the most beloved is the American quilt.

In Praise of the Braise
Braising, often confused with stewing, is the keystone of comfort foods techniques.