Benjamin Daymon
Benjamin Daymon is a chef and freelance food & travel writer with more than 22 years experience in the industry. He has worked in restaurants in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Ireland and the Bahamas. He is also available as a restaurant turnaround consultant.
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Harry's Savoy Grill in WilmingtonHarry's Savoy Grill is located on Naamans Road near the Pennsylvania and Delaware state line. The restaurant's menu is diverse, ranging from seafood to steaks, but is best known for delivering what is arguably the best Prime Rib in the First State.
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Food Finds at Linvilla Orchards in Media, PennsylvaniaEach Halloween, the tradition continues as parents bring their children to Linvilla to visit Pumpkinland and choose the family pumpkin. Noteworth food finds at Linvilla include their world-class cider, baked goods and candy apples.
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Easy Homemade Bread Bowls RecipeHomemade bread bowls make the perfect presentation for chili, chowders, soups, spreads and dips. Article includes a link to the recipe for Chef Daymon's Ultimate New England Clam Chowder. -
Ultimate New England Clam Chowder RecipeCalling to mind summers spent in coastal Maine, this hearty New England Clam Chowder is pure comfort food. Thick, creamy and chunky, this "chowdah" is loaded with fresh clams, tender potatoes and great seafood flavor. -
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich RecipeThe slow cooker lends itself perfectly to the desired "low and slow" cooking technique that is the mantra of every barbeque enthusiast. This recipe produces a succulent, tender southern-style pulled pork that's moist, flavorful and perfect for sandwiches. -
Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Basil Butter RecipeGrilled swordfish steaks with lemon-basil butter, nestled atop an island of creamy, Parmesan potatoes surrounded by fresh tomato broth. Incredible flavor and a striking presentation. Recipe pairs perfectly with our recommended California chardonnay. -
Dumser's Dairyland in Ocean City, MDDumser's has been a part of the Ocean City community since 1939. While Dumser's Dairyland is most famous for their ice cream creations, they also offer a taste of the unexpected with great beach eats like Maryland Chicken and Striped Bass Fish n' Chips. -
Summer at the Starboard in Dewey BeachThe summer season is underway at The Starboard. A new Insider VIP program offers both discounts and priority access-- an especially valuable privilege during busy hours. Check out Starboard's menu, drink specials and summer entertainment schedule. -
Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread RecipeMoist and delicious, this original recipe Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread is easy to make and yields a decadent, lava-like chocolate center that makes this banana bread truly memorable. -
Kicked Up Alabama White BBQ Sauce RecipeKicked Up Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a bold and tangy-flavored, homemade barbecue sauce that's great on grilled chicken, turkey and fish. Try it on pulled pork sandwiches, seafood, burgers and veggies. -
PA Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce RecipeThere's just no comparing a good, homemade sauce to store-bought, bottled varieties. This original recipe for Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer BBQ Sauce delivers a classic barbecue flavor that's great on beef, poultry and pork. -
Motorcycle Road Trip for Coastal Cuisine, Day 2Two days, four states and six great meals. A review of our weekend motorcycle roadtrip from PA to the DE, MD and NJ shore areas in search of memorable coastal cuisine. Day 2 includes Victoria's, The Buttery, a ferry ride and The Lobster House schooner. -
Motorcycle Road Trip for Coastal Cuisine, Day 1Two days, four states and six great meals. A review of our weekend motorcycle roadtrip from PA to the DE, MD and NJ shore areas in search of memorable coastal cuisine. Day 1 includes Hank's Place, Seacrets, Catch 54 and the Ocean City boardwalk. -
Better Than Bouillon for Soups, Sauces and MoreBetter Than Bouillon easily adds depth of flavor to a variety of dishes. The demi-glace soup bases allows the home chef to quickly and conveniently create a variety of restaurant quality soups, gravies and pan sauces. -
Top Romantic Restaurants in West Chester, PAA review of the top three fine dining, romantic restaurants in the West Chester, Pennsylvania area. Includes a look at Simon Pearce on the Brandywine, The Gables at Chadds Ford and the historic Dilworthtown Inn. -
Misto Sprayer Adds Flavor and ConvenienceThe Misto Gourmet Olive Oil Sprayer is a refillable canister that replaces commercial cooking sprays. Filled with the oil or other liquid, the Misto provides a convenient and flavorful spray for salads, vegetables, pasta dishes and grilled meats. -
Easy Homemade Ciabatta Burger Buns RecipeA no-knead, 5 minute prep recipe for homemade burger buns. These easy-to-make hamburger rolls have a great Italian taste, texture and body that put those plastic-bag burger buns to shame. -
Top 3 Microbrews in DelawareA look at the top 3 microbrew beers by Delaware's own Dogfish Head brewery. Review includes the best of Dogfish Head's year-round and seasonal microbrews and focuses on their 60 Minute IPA, Festina Peche and Palo Santo Marron. -
Best Burgers in Chadds Ford, PATop 3 premium burger offerings in Chadds Ford, Delaware County. Our list of the Best Burgers in Chadds Ford, PA includes reviews of Jake's Hamburgers, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Brandywine Prime. -
The Quick Prep, Incredibly Easy Ciabatta Bread RecipeA simple recipe for fresh Ciabatta bread made quick and easy. Simply combine a few basic ingredients then go to bead. In the morning, transfer the dough to the oven, bake half an hour and enjoy. -
Traditional Irish Recipes: Dublin Lawyer, Limerick Ham, Colcannon, Brown Scones and Irish Soda BreadFive traditional Irish recipes including rich and creamy, Dublin Lawyer Lobster, moist and tender Limerick Ham in Cider, decadent Colcannon, savory brown scones and quick and easy Irish Soda Bread.
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Girls Gone into the Wild: Women in the Great OutdoorsWhether it's riding motorcycles through the countryside or hunting on local state game lands, more women are finding their way into the great outdoors and enjoying activities once considered the sole domain of men.
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Take a Christmas Shopping Break: Fun Things to Do in Chadds Ford and Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaThis article includes fun things to do when you need a break from your Christmas shopping. Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, Simon Pearce Glass and Chadds Ford Winery, all offer holiday entertainment near Route 1 in the Delaware Valley. -
Christmas Checklist: Five Gifts You Probably Can't AffordWhat does a platinum card-carrying Santa get for the guy who has everything? Under a select few Christmas trees this year, there will be self-propelled snowboards, automatic wine makers, imported gourmet coffee machines and life-size sci-fi collectibles. -
Easy Appetizers for Your Christmas Party: Bacon Wrapped Scallops and Fillet MignonGreat tasting, easy to make Surf n' Turf appetizers for your holiday party. Includes recipes for bacon-wrapped scallops and bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin with two zesty dipping sauces. -
The Chadds Ford Tavern and Restaurant In Pennsylvania: Restaurant ReviewThe Chadds Ford Tavern and Restaurant serves fine food in a casual atmosphere. Located across from the historic Brandywine Battlefield, you'll find warm, friendly service, great food and beautiful art lining the walls of this 1800's tavern. -
Cranberry Sauce Recipes: Traditional, Orange Cranberry and Wine N' Berry CranberryThree original cranberry recipes for the Thanksgiving holiday. Versions include traditional, an orange cranberry recipe and a bold, flavorful wine and cranberry sauce recipe. -
Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes: Traditional, Sausage Apple and Easy Oyster DressingsRecipes for a classic, traditional Thanksgiving stuffing, a flavor-packed sausage-apple stuffing as well as an easy to make oyster stuffing that's perfect for seafood lovers. -
Restaurant Review: The Glen Mills Restaurant and Brick Oven in Glen Mills, PAReview of the Glen Mills Restaurant and Brick Oven located in Glen Mills, Delaware County, Pennsylvania serving Italian, Greek and Continental cuisine.
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Halloween Happenings: The Bates Motel and Haunted HayrideA review of Delaware County's scariest Halloween-themed attraction located in Gradyville, Pennsylvania.
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Halloween Happenings: The Great Pumpkin Places of the Delaware ValleyA review of popular pumpkin themed venues and activities in and around the Delaware Valley area of Pennsylvania. Featured are Linvilla Orchards' Pumpkinland, Tyler Arboretum, and Wolff's Apple House. -
Scary Halloween Recipe: Spider Web SoupA delicious, classic comfort food combining roasted red peppers and fresh tomato-- accented by a creamy spider web garnish.
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Whole World Hidden: A Halloween PoemA rhymed verse examination of the hidden world that surfaces each year on Halloween. -
Cool Weather Comfort: Hearty Soup Recipes, Perfect for FallHot and hearty, these soups are filled with bold, fresh flavors. Recipes include Chicken Corn Chowder, Mushroom Crab, Beef Barley, Irish Potato and Beer Cheddar Soup. -
The Perfectly Moist Corn Muffin RecipeAn easy recipe for moist and tender corn muffins including plain, Bacon-Parmesan and Chesapeake Cheddar. -
Traditional Irish RecipesIrish comfort foods including Beef in Guiness, Dublin Coddle, Rose of Tralee Potato Soup, Buttermilk Scones and Blackberry Crumble.
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Easy Homemade Creme Fraiche RecipeEasy Homemade Creme Fraiche recipe including gourmet, specialty flavor variations: Lemon-Dill, Chili, Mushroom and Wasabi Creme Fraiche.
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Tips for Cooking with a Cast Iron SkilletA consumers guide to the proper care, cleaning and use of cast iron cookware.
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Five Original Recipes for BBQ and Grilled TurkeyTurkey with a twist. Grill-friendly recipes for Cajun Turkey Tenderloins, Citrus Skewers, Italian Turkey Burger Melts, Spicy and Smokey Burgers and Beer Brined BBQ Turkey Wings with Alabama White Sauce.
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Alaskan Salmon RecipesOriginal recipes including a tropical island salsa, Cajun with deep-south flavor and the exciting texture of a Macadamia nut crust. The mustard and wasabi salmon is bold while the subtle flavors of tea-poaching lends a new twist to a classic cooking technique.
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Dark Chocolate Mousse: A Classic French-Style RecipeMaya Gold Dark Chocolate Mousse: A fast, easy recipe for a favorite French classic.
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Summer Snacks: Philly Soft Pretzel RecipeAn easy, step-by-step recipe for making fresh, Philadelphia-Style Soft Pretzels at home.
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Wheat Free Recipes: French Toast from ScratchPerfect for those with Celiac's or other gluten-allergies, this wheat-free recipe for soda bread includes instructions on making homemade, goumet French Toast.
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Gluten Free Recipe: Chocolate Decadence Cake with Raspberry CoulisA rich, gourmet quality, chocolate cake recipe for those with wheat and gluten allergies.
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Telephone Tech: Magic Jack May Eliminate Phone BillsHow a broadband-based technology may prove to eliminate the need for traditional phone service.
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Heart Healthy Dining: Sassafras Salmon with Pineapple-Mango SalsaWith bright, fresh tropical flavors, this tasty salmon dish is perfectly fork tender. Includes recipe for optional Coconut Rice side-dish. Prep time: 15 min. Cook time: 30 min.
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3-Day Weekend Idea: Crab Cakes, Concerts and Fireworks in Ocean City, MarylandFor those within driving distance of the Maryland shore, entertainment choices abound for the holiday weekend. Ocean City will host a patriotic music concert on the beach, put on their usual awesome fireworks display and welcome the Beach Boys to town for a concert. -
Tangier Island: Crab Cakes, Soft Shells and SunsetsTangier Island, Virginia turns 400 this summer. A truly unique travel destination offering great food, incredible views and total relaxation.
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Adults-Only Fourth of July Desserts and TreatsA few cold and refreshing summer-time recipes for the over-21 crowd.