Tag: Provincetown

  • On Vacation with Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant

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    While on a late summer vacation in Provincetown, we were introduced to an amazing bottle of wine – Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant. Ptown is a perfect place to search out a special sparkler, especially one that further enhances the feeling of being in such a beautiful place (no small task).

    CHE_0124 - Version 22013-09-11-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    On one of our walks through town, we stopped into a wine shop hoping to uncover a gem. We picked up what looked like an interesting bottle and heard, "It's my favorite wine in the store, right now!" It was Jerry, official wine geek at Glass Half Full on Commercial Street in Provincetown, and we soon learned that he has very good taste!

    DSC_8502 - Version 22013-09-12-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Realizing we'd found a sparkling wine with a singular taste (90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Manseng), we had to share a taste with our vacationing neighbors. They were so impressed that everyone planned on buying some the next day. The best comment was from the woman who put down her just emptied glass and simply said, "Lovely."

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    The winemaker says, “A genuine rosé wine … with lively fine bubbles … smooth fruity aromas … ideal apéritif, delightful with desserts … very fresh thanks to its low alcohol content.” (11 % by Vol.)

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    Ellis Wharton Wines calls this rosé, "A pretty, sparkling, and uplifting pink … less intense fruit from young vines."

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    Even if you’re not on vacation, when you taste this amazing sparkler, you’ll feel as though you are. And, we can’t think of a better way to ring in a new month. Cheers!

    Our Monthly Tradition began with a Sparkling Resolution!      

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • On Vacation with Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant

    CHE_0121 - Version 22013-09-11-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino (1)

    While on a late summer vacation in Provincetown, we were introduced to an amazing bottle of wine – Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant. Ptown is a perfect place to search out a special sparkler, especially one that further enhances the feeling of being in such a beautiful place (no small task).

    CHE_0124 - Version 22013-09-11-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    On one of our walks through town, we stopped into a wine shop hoping to uncover a gem. We picked up what looked like an interesting bottle and heard, "It's my favorite wine in the store, right now!" It was Jerry, official wine geek at Glass Half Full on Commercial Street in Provincetown, and we soon learned that he has very good taste!

    DSC_8502 - Version 22013-09-12-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Realizing we'd found a sparkling wine with a singular taste (90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Manseng), we had to share a taste with our vacationing neighbors. They were so impressed that everyone planned on buying some the next day. The best comment was from the woman who put down her just emptied glass and simply said, "Lovely."

    DSC_8502 - Version 32013-09-12-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The winemaker says, “A genuine rosé wine … with lively fine bubbles … smooth fruity aromas … ideal apéritif, delightful with desserts … very fresh thanks to its low alcohol content.” (11 % by Vol.)

    DSC_8491 - Version 22013-09-12-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Ellis Wharton Wines calls this rosé, "A pretty, sparkling, and uplifting pink … less intense fruit from young vines."

    CHE_0109 - Version 22013-09-11-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Even if you’re not on vacation, when you taste this amazing sparkler, you’ll feel as though you are. And, we can’t think of a better way to ring in a new month. Cheers!

    Our Monthly Tradition began with a Sparkling Resolution!      

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • On Vacation with Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant

    CHE_0121 - Version 22013-09-11-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino (1)

    While on a late summer vacation in Provincetown, we were introduced to an amazing bottle of wine – Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant. Ptown is a perfect place to search out a special sparkler, especially one that further enhances the feeling of being in such a beautiful place (no small task).

    CHE_0124 - Version 22013-09-11-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    On one of our walks through town, we stopped into a wine shop hoping to uncover a gem. We picked up what looked like an interesting bottle and heard, "It's my favorite wine in the store, right now!" It was Jerry, official wine geek at Glass Half Full on Commercial Street in Provincetown, and we soon learned that he has very good taste!

    DSC_8502 - Version 22013-09-12-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Realizing we'd found a sparkling wine with a singular taste (90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Manseng), we had to share a taste with our vacationing neighbors. They were so impressed that everyone planned on buying some the next day. The best comment was from the woman who put down her just emptied glass and simply said, "Lovely."

    DSC_8502 - Version 32013-09-12-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The winemaker says, “A genuine rosé wine … with lively fine bubbles … smooth fruity aromas … ideal apéritif, delightful with desserts … very fresh thanks to its low alcohol content.” (11 % by Vol.)

    DSC_8491 - Version 22013-09-12-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Ellis Wharton Wines calls this rosé, "A pretty, sparkling, and uplifting pink … less intense fruit from young vines."

    CHE_0109 - Version 22013-09-11-Mas-de-Daumas-Gassac-Rose-Frizant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Even if you’re not on vacation, when you taste this amazing sparkler, you’ll feel as though you are. And, we can’t think of a better way to ring in a new month. Cheers!

    Our Monthly Tradition began with a Sparkling Resolution!      

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Barney Rubble Dances for Birds & Dinner!

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    There is something so very civilized about Sunday Dog, Barney Rubble, serenely sitting and watching while catching a few gentle rays of late day sun. Ah-h-h …

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    The gentle warmth of fading light caressing his whiskers. The added joy of knowing that a favorite libation lies within easy reach to quench a nagging thirst. Meditating never felt so soothing, so right. Mmmm …

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    But, wait! Don’t let this rascal fool you. When there’s a bird alert or the call to dinner, Barney can dance with the best of them! 

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    There’s a “life lesson” here for all of us, canine and human. Relax hard. Play hard. And, never keep a food bowl waiting. Barney Rubble is the master of all three.

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Barney Rubble Dances for Birds & Dinner!

    CHE_0155 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There is something so very civilized about Sunday Dog, Barney Rubble, serenely sitting and watching while catching a few gentle rays of late day sun. Ah-h-h …

    CHE_0154 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The gentle warmth of fading light caressing his whiskers. The added joy of knowing that a favorite libation lies within easy reach to quench a nagging thirst. Meditating never felt so soothing, so right. Mmmm …

    CHE_0147 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    But, wait! Don’t let this rascal fool you. When there’s a bird alert or the call to dinner, Barney can dance with the best of them! 

    CHE_0161 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 
    CHE_0157 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    (Click on any photo to see a larger image)

    There’s a “life lesson” here for all of us, canine and human. Relax hard. Play hard. And, never keep a food bowl waiting. Barney Rubble is the master of all three.

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Barney Rubble Dances for Birds & Dinner!

    CHE_0155 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There is something so very civilized about Sunday Dog, Barney Rubble, serenely sitting and watching while catching a few gentle rays of late day sun. Ah-h-h …

    CHE_0154 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The gentle warmth of fading light caressing his whiskers. The added joy of knowing that a favorite libation lies within easy reach to quench a nagging thirst. Meditating never felt so soothing, so right. Mmmm …

    CHE_0147 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    But, wait! Don’t let this rascal fool you. When there’s a bird alert or the call to dinner, Barney can dance with the best of them! 

    CHE_0161 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 
    CHE_0157 - Version 22013-09-11-cocker-spaniel-barney-rubble-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    (Click on any photo to see a larger image)

    There’s a “life lesson” here for all of us, canine and human. Relax hard. Play hard. And, never keep a food bowl waiting. Barney Rubble is the master of all three.

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sidewalk Piano Tuner

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    You never know what sights you'll come across as you walk the streets of Provincetown. But, we did not expect to see a piano tuner working on the sidewalk. 

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    Note-by-note he adjusted the strings on this old upright. 

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    Tuning can be done with tuning forks, but this gentleman had a chromatic tuner
    to guide his work.

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    He attracted more attention than some of the street musicians we had passed along the way, but he did not have a tip jar so we had to assume he wasn't a licensed performer!

    If caring for pianos has always fascinated you, the North Bennet Street School offers the opportunity to learn the skills you need for a career in that field.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sidewalk Piano Tuner

    CHE_9834 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    You never know what sights you'll come across as you walk the streets of Provincetown. But, we did not expect to see a piano tuner working on the sidewalk. 

    CHE_9852 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Note-by-note he adjusted the strings on this old upright. 

    CHE_9855 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Tuning can be done with tuning forks, but this gentleman had a chromatic tuner
    to guide his work.

    CHE_9842 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    He attracted more attention than some of the street musicians we had passed along the way, but he did not have a tip jar so we had to assume he wasn't a licensed performer!

    If caring for pianos has always fascinated you, the North Bennet Street School offers the opportunity to learn the skills you need for a career in that field.

    Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    What do you know about Amazon Prime? We use it and love it. You pay once a year for free 2-day shipping delivery charges. Amazon throws in access to instant streaming movies and tv shows and they let you borrow a free ebook each month. They will even give you a one month free trial. 

    Join Amazon Prime – Watch Over 40,000 Movies

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sidewalk Piano Tuner

    CHE_9834 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    You never know what sights you'll come across as you walk the streets of Provincetown. But, we did not expect to see a piano tuner working on the sidewalk. 

    CHE_9852 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Note-by-note he adjusted the strings on this old upright. 

    CHE_9855 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Tuning can be done with tuning forks, but this gentleman had a chromatic tuner
    to guide his work.

    CHE_9842 - Version 22013-09-09Sidewalk-piano-tuner-provincetown-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    He attracted more attention than some of the street musicians we had passed along the way, but he did not have a tip jar so we had to assume he wasn't a licensed performer!

    If caring for pianos has always fascinated you, the North Bennet Street School offers the opportunity to learn the skills you need for a career in that field.

    Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    What do you know about Amazon Prime? We use it and love it. You pay once a year for free 2-day shipping delivery charges. Amazon throws in access to instant streaming movies and tv shows and they let you borrow a free ebook each month. They will even give you a one month free trial. 

    Join Amazon Prime – Watch Over 40,000 Movies

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Dinner at Devon’s in Provincetown

    During the past week, we have managed to have three breakfasts and one dinner at Devon's in Provincetown's East End. Just the thought of that puts big smiles on our faces. 

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    Our favorite breakfast spot transforms itself each evening to become a white tablecloth, fine dining restaurant with food that would rank with the best in Boston. 

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    We shared our meals because we both wanted the same dishes. Above is the Pan Seared Atlantic Halibut with Cannellini Beans, Pearl Onion, Baby Mustard Green Ragout over Grilled Picholine Olive Bread. 

    Penny thinks that owner Devon Ruesch and Chef Julia Moore understand that all that sea air makes for hungry diners. They have found ways to balance a meal with elements like that olive bread under the halibut. It soaked up the oniony broth and reminded us of our favorite part of French onion soup.

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    Here's the house brined, double thick cut, Berkshire pork chop with spiced peach gastrique, crispy spaetzle, over Swiss chard. Here, the wonderful base of spaetzle and chard filled in any empty spaces a big eater might have after gnawing the last morsel off the bone of that chop. Our bone returned to the kitchen as clean as our plates.

    More good news on the Provincetown food scene is that Devon has opened a second place, Devon's Deep Sea Dive in the old Tips for Tops'n space on Bradford Street. He has kept some old favorites like the Portuguese Seafood Stew and updates classic seafood shack favorites with the best ingredients and a chef's touch to enhance the appeal.

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    Here's an archive post about breakfast at Devon's.

    Cornmeal Blueberry Pancakes At Devon's in Provincetown 

    What do you know about Amazon Prime? We use it and love it. You pay once a year for free 2-day shipping delivery charges. Amazon throws in access to instant streaming movies and tv shows and they let you borrow a free ebook each month. They will even give you a one month free trial. Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Join Amazon Prime – Watch Over 40,000 Movies

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino