About this blog

This blog is an English version of "ペンシルバニア・デラウェア生活情報ブログ".
I moved to Pennsylvania, which is almost Delaware, in April 2013 and started to write the original blog in Japanese.
The meaning of "PADELIFE" is a life in PA (Pennsylvania) and DE (Delaware).

My husband's company always puts a Japanese employee in their subsidiary, and switches the person every 3-5 years. I didn't know anything about Delaware before I came to here. Because Delaware is not a famous state, and the information about Delaware was limited. Then I decided to write a blog for the next family who will come after us and other new comer to Delaware.

My husband and I are both Japanese, and my English is not perfect. The life here is still difficult for us. I'm writing articles about what I worried about and felt useful, before I forget them. So some wrong information can be found. But I hope this blog helps many people to remove their obstacles of life and they can enjoy the life here.

Whomever knows about Delaware well, if you have any recommendation or additional info, please don't hesitate to write comments on the blog. I really appreciate your help!!

English version will be updated a little bit slow. If you would like to touch more information, please go to original blog and use translator. Translator has been already set! Original blog is for Japanese, so I will pick and reorganize articles for this blog.

Also, I created following links for your guidance.

★The Delaware and its suburb useful map
★ Useful Links for newcomers
★ Places For Kids

Mushroom Whole sale @ M. Cutone Mushroom Company

Today, I finally visited a mushroom whole sale place in Avondale.
They are really good price. If you have chance to visit, I highly recommend to go this place.


M. Cutone Mushroom Company
91 Pennsylvania Ave, Avondale, PA 19311
On Route 41

610-268-2271　
Mon-Fri　8:30～4:00、 Weekends　9:00-3:00
They accept Cash or Checks only.

Oyster Mushroom 

Price list
They have big portion of mushrooms, such as 3LB, 5LB, 10LB, but I only put minimum amount of prices here.

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　　・White Mushrooms (bags) $1.5
<Specialty Mushrooms>
　　1LB　Bag　Crimini　$2.5
　　1LB　Bag　Portabella　$3
　　1LB　Bag　Oyster　$3.5
　　1LB　Bag　Shiitake　$4.5
　　5LB　Box Mixed $10
　　10LB Box Mixed $16
　　1small package of Enoki $1.5
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Hockessin Athletic Club Group Fitness Launch (Guests are free! ) October 17 - 19

I'm a member of Hockessin Athletic club (HAC) and I saw a flier of up coming event.
There will be an event to launch group fitness on October 17 (Friday) through 18 (Saturday) and guests are free !

I like HAC because the facility is clean and new, and  they have great group fitness programs.
I often go to Zumba, Bike2mat (30min bike+ 30min hot yoga), core fusion, Pilates Mat.
If you like to resistance training, you should go Body Pump and Kettlebells.

They should update the info later on their HP or Facebook page.  Check them if you are interested.
Or, I think they will have normal schedule as usual.

Anyway,　I recommend to use steam sauna in locker room when you come. I love it.
Don't forget to bring a padlock to use a locker.

Not only this day, you can also get a One day pass from their HP and if you ask at the front desk, you might get a 5 day pass as well. Ask them if you are interested in.

Enjoy your fitness!!


Hockessin Athletic Club  (HAC)

100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE 19707

302-766-7482 

West Chester Restaurant Festival October 21, Sunday, Noon to 5:30

Coming a Restaurant Festival next Sunday at West Chester, Downtown West Chester Gay St., High St. and Market St.

This area is like a Kennet Square, and there are many restaurants and small shops.

A very tasty chocolpate shop, E'calat Chocolate is also in this area.

West Chester Restaurant Festival  

October 21, Sunday, Noon to 5:30    *Parking is $5 all day at West Chester garage

On the festival day,  more than 65 restarants, caterers and food vendors are there.

Also you can find nearly 110 arts and craft vendors and imformation booths.

Cooking demonstrations and discussions with the participants will be broadcast on QVC channel.

Check the website to get more information !!

If you are a gourmet lover,  you should also check  The Town Dish.com which is the source of this event information.
They have each area's web site like below at the bottom of the web site.
You can get more information about your area.

IWC Opening Party 2014

Here is the information about International Women's club this year!
  *This is from the news letter of IWC delivered 8/28/2014

★About IWC

The International Women's Club provides support and information about life in the United States for women coming from other countries, while also offering multi-cultural enrichment for all our members.

The IWC meetings are Wednesday and Thursday mornings, September-May, 9 am-12 noon at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Family Center, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, DE 19807.

★About Opening Party  on Thursday, September 11, at 10 am

On Opening Day, existing members will be able to renew their membership and new members may join our group. Remember, this year's annual membership dues are $60.

As it has been the IWC tradition, the Opening Day celebration is a time reserved for renewing old acquaintances, meeting new members, signing up for activities, events and registering for classes that will begin on Wednesday, September 17.

Some of the events that have been scheduled on the IWC Google calendar are listed below. Sign-Up sheets for many of these events will be at the Club on Opening Day. Please sign up and join the fun.

09/22 - Cezanne Exhibit

09/30 - First Nationality Event - A British Tea

10/06 - Lancaster Tour

10/17 - IWC 4th Annual Hoedown

10/25 - Children's Halloween Party - Kids and  Grandkids of members are welcomed

11/06 - International Food Festival - A one day event

12/06 - Children's Christmas Party

12/10 - Annual New York Trip

12/14 - IWC Annual Christmas Party

12/19 - Winterthur Tour              

★Important news for who has kids

IWC Will No Longer Provide Babysitting for 2014-2015
Due to a lack of interest, babysitting will no longer be provided on Club days. If needed we will, however, try to organize babysitting for members who would like to attend a class but have young children.

However, International Play Group Thursdays, from 10 am to 12 noon continues.

The International Play Group is a fun-filled opportunity for moms and children. You may bring your child to play with the children of other friends at IWC Children's Room every Thursday.