One of Cape May’s enduring attractions is its sense of mystery. Tales of pirates along the coast, ghosts in the eaves, and foreign spies having dinner in town give the city an enigmatic vibe that locals and visitors love to embrace. That mystery also extends to many local historic properties. […]
No trip to Philadelphia is complete without a stop at the Reading Terminal Market. This grand dame of public bazaars—a Philly stalwart for well over a century—has 76 merchant stands, including butchers, bakers, fishmongers, poulterers, plus a handful of boutiques and specialty shops. Mostly, though, it’s about the food. The […]
How a community initiative came to life, start to finish.
Comfort food: two words that immediately conjure up something specific in everyone’s mind—but not likely the same something. It turns out comfort food is a very personal thing. It’s food that makes you feel better (at least temporarily) and is associated with fond memories. Some people think of hamburgers and […]
This recipe appears in Legalize Marinara in our Early Spring 2024 issue.
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” Federico Fellini The journey of grains of wheat to a bowl of pasta is one of the great mysteries of this world. In the modern culinary universe, an abundance of unique and exotic ingredients is easily accessible and promotes creativity for the […]
Cape May is filled with hidden gems. Its relaxed, beachy outward appearance is humble–but don’t be fooled. We have many talented and impressive players along our coast. One player, pianist Kenneth Richardson, has made some significant sonic waves throughout his career. The tides of his musical journey eventually docked him […]
As we exit the winter’s cold grip and get ready to move into spring’s warm embrace, love is all around us. In some cases, it has been all along, with birds such as Great-horned Owls already rearing young preparing to fledge the nest. But in most cases, now is the […]
Deep in the heart of Cape May, on one of the city’s oldest roads, a house stands apart from the rest of the neighborhood. While a few buildings on this street may offer guest lodging today, all but one have apparent histories as single-family residences. Only the Holiday House on […]
It was a hat-and-gloves kind of day, bright but cold, when I visited The Virginia Hotel on Jackson Street. But just like that, as I walked through the cherry-red front doors, it was all about the warmth. It started at the reception desk, with a warm hello from the staffers […]
Recently, on one of those cool and squally days that our beloved Jersey Cape is known for in winter, I sought warmth and comfort in a local craft beer experience. As this is not an uncommon refuge for me regardless of season, I knew my choice of local microbreweries summed […]
Cape May is steeped in Victorian architecture, furnishings, art, and so much more. Although trends towards Victorian furniture have waned over the years, the lively, colorful, and often whimsical Majolica pottery has held steady with collectors. With every subsequent year, Majolica ownership continues to attract new enthusiasts. The Victorian age […]
Misty Harbor 24”x36” Oil on Canvas “Misty Harbor captures the beauty of solitude and serenity amidst a tranquil seascape. Three small, wooden row boats rest peacefully, docked together in quiet, fog-laden waters. The scene invites contemplation, and conveys a sense of peaceful convergence, where the mist, the boats, and the water unite […]
No trip to Philadelphia is complete without a stop at the Reading Terminal Market. This grand dame of public bazaars—a Philly stalwart for well over a century—has 76 merchant stands, including butchers, bakers, fishmongers, poulterers, plus a handful of boutiques and specialty shops. Mostly, though, it’s about the food. The […]
This recipe appears in Legalize Marinara from our Early Spring 2024 issue.
As a plant person, I never look forward to winter. No leaves, no flowers, and cold temperatures that keep me locked up inside the house. But the truth is we need winter if we are going to enjoy a beautiful spring. We think things are dead—or at least dormant—for months, […]
December, 1936… Dear Friends, enclosed is a picture of my Cape May cottage to which you are all invited to spend Fourth of July 1937 with me – remain two nights at least. I look forward to your coming with much pleasure indeed. Sincerely, Eleanor B. Gillespie “My mother, Katherine […]
“Looking up from a single shell pocketed on the familiar beach day’s end walk from Jackson to Decatur. On to fetch the bikes.” Beach Day 24×24 Oil on Canvas
As you stroll along the Washington Street Mall, you can’t help but notice a large gold crown hanging above the entrance of a Victorian pewter gray building. Lush greenery spills from the window boxes. This is Queen May, a jewelry store with luxury merchandise. But don’t just peek through the […]
When you’re inspired by interior design, it can be hard not to get swept up in every potential project out there. Whether it’s creating a tranquil bathroom, emulating the design of a boutique hotel, installing built-in cabinetry, or extending your living space with an outdoor oasis, options for well-designed home […]
The City of Cape May’s reach is greater than we think. This quaint island just short of three square miles was assumed to be a secret treasure during decades of exiguous travel access. These postcards, however, reveal a more global reach and may have gone where the senders never had. […]