Cape Cod Living Archives - Page 5 of 33

World Champions!

October 31, 2018 by Nadine

Nauset Farms in Orleans created their own charming way to celebrate our Red Sox victory. Wally Whoopies, indeed!

Cranberry Harvest, Alive and Well on Cape Cod

October 21, 2018 by Nadine

Book Review: “The Long Haul, a Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road” by Finn Murphy

July 15, 2018 by Nadine

And finally, I have been tucking into some books; and not that I read only books with real estate as the theme, but this one was totally charming: “The Long Haul, a Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road” by Finn Murphy.

I really enjoyed the unique point of view of this trucker-hauler, as he describes with unusual insight and great writing the challenges and pleasures of a life hauling around people’s stuff. Here’s his description of his role as a mover:

“My last thoughts before drifting off were about navigation. A mover’s job is to shift people from where they are to where they’re supposed to be. Lucky for me, every once in a while I find the place where I’m supposed to be too. It’s a priceless gift that I only get when I’m out on the road. It’s the best job in the whole world.”

How can you not love this book?! He also says, [Read more…]

In Orleans There’s a Restaurant Named ABBA

July 14, 2018 by Nadine

After the opening of the photo show at Orleans Camera last night, I decided to indulge a long-time desire to experience ABBA, an Orleans restaurant that’s been showing up on all the “Best” lists for 18 years. What a treat! It’s intimate, thoughtful, and lives up to its reputation. I doubt it’s named for the Scandinavian musicians.

I met the owner/chef, Erez Pinhas, who was as charming as his restaurant. In Hebrew “abba” means dad or father. I should have asked if it’s named for him or his dad, but I was enchanted, and didn’t get to that. But I did find out why he and his wife opened this very sophisticated Mediterranean restaurant in Orleans. He said that they first visited in the summer and thought it was as special as the French Riviera.

Now that Erez and his wife have been here 18 years, raised their family, and become true Cape Codders, he’s acutely aware of all the ways that Orleans isn’t the French Riviera. He’s started leading culinary tours of Israel, where he’s from, in our off-season. Sounds fabulous! Look at abbagotravel.com for more info, and who knows, maybe I’ll be on your trip! Meanwhile, dinner at ABBA is definitely worth the drive down-Cape.