Last week, we came home from paradise, a week in the amazing OBX. Life was great down there, we did so many things, such as: The Corolla Race Way
July 4th Firework Shows Are Cancelled
May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
For some, July 4th just won’t be the same. For Ocracoke, Avon, and Hatteras Village, the fireworks displays have been cancelled for this year, due to new regulations, coupled with lack of funding and some other factors. It’s not apparent if last year’s explosion that killed four people and severely injured one, in Ocracoke, is [...]
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse News
April 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will open for the public on april 16. It will be a “Fee-free” day as it has been in the past for those local community members to climb the tower. Things You’ll Need To Know, Before You Go The climb is a long and tough climb, with 248 steps, it can [...]
Outer Banks Recipes
April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ok, we know that cooking in a beach house can be some-what difficult (trying to find pans, etc). So here are some recipes that won’t be so difficult, and will fit right in with any dinner! Appetizers Hot Crab Dip 1 Lb crab meat 2 8oz packages of cream cheese 1 pinch (or more) Garlic [...]
Food and Drink Festival, Taste of the Beach, March 11-14, 2010
February 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Outer Banks Restaurant Association (OBRA) has scheduled the “Taste of The Beach”, Food and Drink Festival on March 11-14, 2010. The OBRA has been hosting the event for over 20 years. In addition to fine food and wine tastings, experience special presentations by celebrity chef’s Ed Brantley and Heba Salama, recently seen on “The [...]
Kitty Hawk Kites: Why the Outer Banks
January 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Every summer when my Mom takes us down to the Outer Banks, I ALWAYS make her stop and get a kite. The first stop this year will be “Kitty Hawk Kites.” I hope my brave side will come out and let me say, “Mom, can I take hang gliding lessons?” But then my fear of [...]