The Joys Of Winter Shellfishing

The Joys Of Winter Shellfishing

By RYAN SPENCER A Cape Cod tradition steeped in true New England grit, winter shellfishing is a seasonal pastime that brings joy and abundance to families and communities. Sometimes heavy fog will blanket Mill Creek in Sandwich as Carl A. Johansen wades knee-deep into...
The Dilemma Of  Gifting A Cookbook

The Dilemma Of Gifting A Cookbook

By GAIL BLAKELY A cookbook is a meticulously selected labor of love. Recipes are tested many times over and then they are copyedited by experts. Published recipes in cookbooks are generally reliable, keeping the sales of cookbooks flourishing. People still love to...
Ice Skating & Sledding – On the Upper Cape

Ice Skating & Sledding – On the Upper Cape

By JAMIE L. COSTA PHOTOS BY BRENDA M. SHARP Part One: Ice Skating The first time I went ice skating on Cape, my mom laced up my yellowed, hand-me-down skates, which she gifted to me when she gave up the sport, and trucked us down to the closest cranberry bog. Ask any...