11 Things Delawareans Do Better Than Anyone Else
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Kim Magaraci
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If you’ve hung out in the First State at all, you know our residents are full of Delaware State Pride. And why wouldn’t we be? Delaware is the BEST at so many different things, and there are a ton of tasks that Delawareans do better than anyone else. What else would you add to this list?
For real! Have you seen Mt Cuba's wildflower celebration in April? Or Winterthur's fairy garden, or the incredibly ornate, organized gardens at Nemours? The Hagley Estate has some incredible gardens as well. Delawareans know how to create unbelievable landscapes.
Chances are, you grew up with a few in your backyard. And if you didn't have any chicks, your friends or neighbors did. Chickens are so popular in Delaware that it's nearly impossible to live in this state and not find yourself hanging out with fowl as a kid.
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Not only are we the birthplace of scrapple and the largest scrapple-making state in the country, but we know how to cook it just right. Whether you're eating at home or grabbing a sandwich on the go from Wilson's General Store in Georgetown, a great scrapple-based breakfast is all you need to find to know you're in Delaware.
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You'll have no egrets if you ask a Delawarean to go birdwatching with you.
Oysters are the BEST appetizer (or full meal if you just can't help yourself) and fresh ones right out of the Delaware Bay are our specialty. Try some at a Delaware Coast restaurant this summer and taste the difference for yourself.
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From UD's house parties to turning up the music at Dewey Beach, Delawareans know how to throw a party! You won't find a more fun group than a bunch of people from Delaware, whether they're gathered around a keg or a campfire.
We all grew up surf fishing, with the license plate permits being a source of pride for anyone looking to cast a reel and drive onto the beach.
Thinly rolled and sliced dumplings are the best thing to pair with chicken, in true Delmarva fashion. If you've only ever had round dumplings, you're doing it wrong.
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Firefly is the obvious example, but those who've grown up in the First State know that Apple Scrapple, the Nanticoke Festival, Punkin Chunkin and the Jazz Festival are just as good, if not better. Delaware's got it right, from the food to the entertainment, all year long.
Did you know that long before Georgia was the peach capital of the country, Delaware was the peach capital of the world? A huge source of Delaware State Pride is our ability to grow amazing peaches - and bake an amazing peach pie.
Another thing you can’t forget is that we’re great at knowing which hole in the wall restaurants serve up the best food. It’s one of the perks of living in such a small state!
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