Pam George

3 weeks ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

If you spot a line of Delawareans, you can bet they’re waiting for food. That was the case on a late Saturday afternoon at the Shoppes of Graylyn in Brandywine Hundred. Nick’s Pizza Parlor & Bar was finally open, and diners wanted a slice of what they’d seen on Instagram. The restaurant is one of five new Delaware-area spots featuring Italian cuisine—and no wonder. According to a study by pickyeaterblog.com, Italian cuisine is the most popular concept worldwide, and pizza is the favorite meal.

3 weeks ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

Brittingham Farms was a typical southern Delaware grain farm until the current generation took the reins. The Millsboro business, founded in 1930, yields soybeans and corn on a rotating basis. These crops are called feed grain because much of it goes to the poultry industry. However, there are multiple uses. For instance, crayon manufacturers use soybeans to make the coloring sticks. In 2019, Jon and Laura Brittingham decided to shake things up.

1 month ago | outandaboutnow.com | Pam George

1 month ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

Voltaire had it right when he said, “We must cultivate our own garden.” The philosopher encouraged people to tend to their own business. Now, the catchphrase from “Candide” could refer to self-care. Increasingly, it has a literal meaning. A report by Bigger Garden found that gardening is one of America’s most popular hobbies, with 55% of households actively gardening—more than 185 million people. Homeowners have discovered the pleasure of a beautiful setting, and color is trending.

1 month ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

Picture a hammock between two trees. If it’s taut, it’s flat and uncomfortable. If it’s loose, it’s saggy and unstable. Similarly, the pelvic floor is a group of skeletal muscles and connective tissue that support the pelvic organs, including the rectum, the bladder, and a woman’s uterus. “They stretch from sit bone to sit bone and from pubic bone to tailbone,” explains occupational therapist Logan Shuttleworth of Triumph Pelvic Health in Lewes.