Free Golf

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October 29, 2009

Did I say free golf?

Now, for a limited time, our “sister community,” Viniterra in New Kent County, Virginia, is offering free golf on their brand new Rees Jones designed golf course. I recently toured the golf course and it is very inviting with beautiful Fall foliage, rolling fairways and cart paths meandering through portions of mature, deciduous forest.

According to Rees Jones’ website, ponds were created to provide both strategic and aesthetic value. Multiple tee angles, combined with the thoughtful and strategic location of a variety of grass, sand and water hazards, assure an enjoyable experience for all skill levels.

After your game, you must stop by the New Kent Winery and enjoy a tour and wine tasting. The building is unique and unlike any winery you will ever visit. The structure is built from various recycled materials ranging from pre-civil war bricks to cypress and heart-pine reclaimed from buildings well over a century old. All wine making, storing and bottling are done on site.

While the Winery is breathtaking, the wine tasting will delight your senses – the 2006 Chardonnay Reserve and the Meritage are popular sellers. There’s also a 2005 Merlot, 2008 Vidal Blanc, and a unique White Norton available for purchase.

Taste them all and let me know your favorite! And, when you visit, tell ‘em you heard about it on The Beach Road to Manteo!

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SEA FOOD, EAT IT!

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October 22, 2009

Fall on the Outer Banks – The nights are cool, the days are warm and the fish are running! I am not a fisher-woman, but do enjoy the freshest seafood available.

Here’s a great and easy recipe that I made recently – it was perfect and included fresh local seafood purchased from Carawan’s in Kitty Hawk.
I followed a recipe in which you saute the clams (shell and all, no need to pop them open) in olive oil with minced garlic. It was very easy and produced a very tasty dinner. Here’s the rest of the recipe with my embellishments, courtesy of Mario Batali from Epicurious.com.
Ingredients:
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 1/2 dozen local cherrystone clams (or littleneck clams) scrubbed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you want it spicier)
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes tomatoes tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

In large pot over moderately high heat, combine 8 quarts of water to boil and salt. Bring to boil, then add linguine and cook according to package directions (DO NOT OVERCOOK).

Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat 6 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add clams and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute. Add wine, tomatoes and juice, and 1/2 cup parsley and simmer, uncovered, just until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.

Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain linguine and add to pan. Simmer, tossing occasionally, until linguine is just tender, about 1 minute. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and extra-virgin olive oil, tossing to coat.

Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. A tossed salad and warmed french baguette pulls it all together!

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October on the Outer Banks

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October 4, 2009

October 3-4 Outer Banks International Wine Festival
12-5, Native Vine in Point Harbor. Benefits local animal charities. http://www.obwinefest.com.

October 8 – 11 Outer Banks Home Builders Parade of Homes
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Tickets $10. Good all four days. (252) 449-8232 or obhomebuilders.org

October 10 UNC – Chapel Hill Musicians Perform
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7 p.m. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

October 10 First Flight Rotary 8th Annual Oink N’ Oyster Roast
Sunburn Sports Bar in Kitty Hawk from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information visit oinkandoyster.org

October 10 The Elvis Tribute Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

October 10 – 11 Elizabethan Tymes
Roanoke Island Festival Park. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or shine. The Guilde of St. Andrew, brings Elizabethan England to life. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

October 11 4th Annual Kayak Fishing Tournament
(252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com

October 11 Third Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Featuring saxophonist Kim Waters and his band, will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 11 a.m. to dusk on the Town Green. (252) 255-1234 or townofduck.com

October 15-16 The Outer Banks Music Showcase
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com.

October 16 The Influence
Outer Banks Brewing Station features the Influence, Virginia Beach’s rock quintet. www.theinfluence.com, www.obbrewing.com

October 16-17 Wahoo Hoo-Ha! Tournament & Benefit
Go Wahoo Fishin’ all day and drink in the Blues all night, October 16-17th in Hatteras on NC’s stunning Outer Banks. Proceeds will benefit our programs for struggling roots musicians! musicmaker.org/hooha or call (919) 643-2456 for more information.

October 16-18 Weta Trimaran Nationals
Nor’Banks Sailing in Duck. For more information call Jon Britt at 252-202-6880 or check out wetatrimarans.com

October 17 Wildfest
A celebration of wildlife and wildlands in eastern NC – this is a family event, especially focusing on hands-on activities for children. (252) 987-1118.

October 17 – 18 24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com

October 18 Cropwalk
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sponsored by Church World Services, the four mile walk involves local churches and service organizations raising money for the awareness of hunger issues. (252) 473-6837 or darecropwalk.freewebspace.com

October 21-22 The Outer Banks Music Showcase
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

October 22 – 24 Frank & Fran’s 10th Annual Red Drum Tournament
Hatteras Island. A three day individual surf fishing tournament with anglers competing to catch and release the largest and most red drum. (252) 995-4171 or hatteras-island.com

October 24 A Toast to Broadway with East Carolina University
The Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

October 24 ABC’s of Music – Arias, Broadway, and Chopin
7:30 p.m.Relish the incredible sounds of Deb Kasten, Sara Murphy and Billy Culverhouse, three wonderful singers and Matthew Van Hoose, a renowned pianist, for an evening of classical and popular vocal music embracing Opera, Broadway, and Chopin. call 252-255-2274. www.outerbanksforum.org/index.

October 25 Howard Levy Concert
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. jazz, pop, rock, world music, Latin, classical, folk, blues and country. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

October 25 Wynne Paris Bringing Kirtan to the Ashtanga Yoga Center of the Outer Banks
7:30 p.m. Wynne’s artistic sound is derived from 20 years of musical adventures and spiritual experiences. (252) 202-0345 for more information. Also see Wynne Paris’ website http://www.wynneparis.com/

October 25 Harvest Heyday
Fun-filled event for everyone with music, games, activities and Hay rides. 2-4pm at The Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island. Children under 12 admitted free with paying adult or Friends member. (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

October 29 Trick or Treat Under The Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this “spooktacular” event. (252) 473-3494, (800) 832-3474 or ncaquariums.com

October 30 6th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (rain date October 31st). For more information call 252-453-9040.

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