The Pohanka Nissan of Salisbury team is driven to provide an exceptional experience to its customers — one that begins and ends with courtesy, professionalism and integrity Photography by Krista Valliant If you are searching for a trustworthy and haggle-free car dealership on the Eastern Shore, Pohanka Nissan should be at the top of your list! Pohanka Nissan excels by providing the highest level of customer service and the best selection of vehicles for its customers. Pohanka Nissan General Manager Kim Kirtsos prides herself in finding the right new or used car, truck or SUV to fit an ..read more

Our award-winning editors, photographers and designers will capture the essence of what makes your business uniquely successful and cast you and your team in the very best light in our coffee table-quality magazine. Your story will resonate with our readers and position your brand ahead of your industry competitors.  Please complete this questionnaire at your earliest convenience. We will confirm your photography day and time as soon as possible. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Business Name: * Name / Title: * Address: * Phone / Website: * Email: * Ye ..read more

Ingredients8 oz piece salmon fillet, skin removed 1 cup quinoa, cooked 1 cup arugula, baby spinach or broccoli 1 avocado ½ cup sunflower sprouts 1 carrot, shaved (optional) Salt and pepper InstructionsPreheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then place on an oiled grill or grill pan. When grill marks appear on the first side, after about 4 minutes, flip and grill for a few more minutes. It should take about 10 minutes total, though you can remove it earlier if you like your salmon medium-rare. Remove from grill and let rest. Note: You can ..read more

Poppy Jar Flowers cultivates connections and is a growing passion for the Lindsays in St. Michaels Written by Kristen Hampshire  |  Photography by Jill Jasuta The only thing Cristina Lindsay had ever grown was a humble aloe plant on her balcony while living in Europe. That is, until 2017 when she and her husband, Josh, happened upon a cottage in Easton, after several years of Airbnb stays on the Eastern Shore to escape the congestion of life in Washington D.C. Both are practicing attorneys. A modest property felt like “acres, endless space,” says Cristina, who immediately noticed ..read more

Interior designer KatIe Winnington talks process, aesthetics and on-trend coastal accents Interview by Kristen HampshirePhotography by East + Lane, Heartbeat Branding Co. and Brian Wetzel Coastal and elevated is C&E Furniture + Design, a boutique-style furniture store and interior design firm in Fenwick Island, DE, serving clients who value curated designs. A business that began with furnishings has evolved to offer several programs of interior design service, says owner Katie Winnington, who taps her boundless creativity and nearly two decades of experience to guide a collaborative ..read more

Coastal photographer Elliot MacGuire shares what it takes to excel behind the lens Written by Alex Csedrik When Elliot MacGuire started his photography journey more than six years ago, it was emblematic of him embracing the slower pace of living in a beach town. “The coast is constantly changing with the seasons, and there is always something different or new to see,” MacGuire, a resident of Dewey Beach, says. It was appreciating the area’s daily changes he set out to document, and photography was the perfect medium for him. “Waking up to a new sunrise every day over the ocean, it’s hard n ..read more

Medications are gaining popularity, but surgery may be the best long-term option Embarking on a weight-loss journey is a deeply personal decision, and the path taken varies from person to person. For some, the choice lies between weight-loss surgery and medications.  This decision is woven into individual circumstances, medical history, and personal preferences. It’s crucial to recognize that what might be deemed “better” for one person may not hold true for another, as both weight-loss surgery and medications come with their own set of advantages and considerations. The power of wei ..read more

Clean lines and interesting finds come together in a coastal retreat designed for bringing together the family Written by Kristen Hampshire  |  Photography by Krista Valliant Treasure hunting in Eastern Shore antique shops is an adventure and pastime for Troy and Tracy Heuer, who purchased a home in Harbeson, DE, and summered there for a few years before deciding to rebuild. Inspired by the old — church doors, leaded glass, unlacquered brass — and in pursuit of new, they decided to start from the ground up. The vision: coastal but not kitschy; clean lined but not sterile. Fre ..read more

Ingredients 8 cups boiling water 8 bags tulsi (holy basil) tea, or ⅓ cup loose dried tulsi 4 thin (about ⅛ in.) slices fresh ginger 12 cardamom pods 2 cinnamon sticks 3 whole star-anise pods 1 lemon, thinly sliced Honey, to taste Instructions Pour boiling water over the tea bags in a slow cooker. Add the ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise and lemon slices. Allow to steep for at least 30 minutes. Remove the spices with a mesh skimmer or straining ladle. Set the cooker on a low or warm setting. Add honey to taste. CS The post Rosemary Grapefruit Sparkle first appeared on Coastal S ..read more

Photo by Jill Jasuta Ingredients:For the Sponge Cake1 cup all-purpose flour 7/8 cup granulated sugar ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp cream of tartar 6 eggs, separated 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 Tbsp water 2 tsp honey ½ tsp vanilla paste For the Cream 6 egg yolks ¾ cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1¼ cup heavy cream 16 oz mascarpone, room temperature ½ tsp vanilla paste ¼ cup confectioners sugar For the Syrup½ cup sugar 1 cup Kahlua 1 cup dark spiced rum 1 cup chocolate, melted 2 Tbsp espresso powder Tiramisu Procedure: For the Sponge Cake ..read more