The Food Bank of Delaware today announced a $75,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to help fight hunger in Delaware through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) education and outreach. SNAP is the largest federal program dedicated to providing aid to millions of low-income individuals and families in food insecure communities. Yet, 17 percent of Americans […]
by Terry Rogers The oldest of seven children, Bill Clifton says that his mother basically ran a restaurant every day, cooking meals for nine people. Growing up on Clifton Farms near Milford, he also learned the importance of farm-to-table cooking. Recently, Clifton purchased the restaurant portion of The Brick on the Georgetown Circle. “My […]
Ten members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 20th and 21st classes at the hunger-relief organization’s Milford branch. The graduates were Darryl Blackwell, Chevelle Cotton, Michele Mohr, Kolin Nemecek, Satwattie Ramsingh, Kaitlyn Schafer, Michael Taylor, Tony Thorne, Kenny Wayman and Shamarr […]
The Food Bank of Delaware is preparing for its sixth annual Dinner in the Orchard – a night of delicious food, fine wines, craft beer and live entertainment. The event, open to the public, is planned from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 at T.S. Smith & Sons in Bridgeville. The dinner […]
Jack Price, of Milford, DE, claimed a medal – Gold with a Belgian Golden Strong Ale – in the 40th annual American Homebrewers Association (AHA) 2018 National Homebrew Competition, the world’s largest beer competition. “I thought I wet my pants but then I realized I spilled my beer when I heard my name announced,” said […]
In the past, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) asked participants of local farmers’ markets to help them produce recipe cards for the upcoming year that will be distributed to the markets as well as on-farm markets all throughout Delaware. Participants from Milford’s downtown Farmer’s Market, which is open every Saturday from 9am-1pm from now […]
This year marks the 23rd season of the Farmers’ Market in Milford. The tradition of the market began with residents of Milford simply backing their pickup trucks up to the Mispillion River to share their vegetables, fruits and handmade items with other locals on Saturday mornings. It has now evolved into an affair that not […]
Four members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 18th graduating class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates were: Tanesha Milbourne, Hershial Morris, Cameron Smallwood and Stephanie Woomer. United States Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester delivered keynote remarks to the students. As […]
by Terry Rogers After 35 years operating the Milford Tavern, Rich Hoomans made the decision to retire and move to Florida. He placed the business up for sale along with the apartment next door and says he is very pleased that the new owners will be Milfordians that are well known in the community. Chris […]
by Terry Rogers Cinco de Mayo, celebrated each year on May 5th, is an important holiday in the Mexican culture. Since the holiday is so important, La Hacienda will be celebrating in both their Milford and Dover locations. “We are opening our doors at 11 AM,” Carlos Estrada, owner of La Hacienda said. […]
