Tag: Provincetown

  • Poppy’s Provincetown Report

    Duchess Poppy spent her second birthday in Provincetown. This is her report …

    PC2_3185 - Version 22014-04-27Provincetown, early season, sniffing, dogs,© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    If you'd like to go to a very dog friendly place, I recommend Provincetown. Not only were the pups on the street happy to share a sniff, but you can even go to a restaurant patio with your people. And, lots of shops are happy to have a well-behaved dog (like moi) assist their family with a bit of shopping.

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    The downside of all this dining and shopping and sniffing is that vacationing can make even a young pup like me very tired. Make sure you catch a nap when you can. As you can see, I packed my Mambe blanket so I could stretch out on the sofa just like I do at home.

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    At the beach, I met this old gent who showed me how to walk on the rocks without hurting my paws. He's kind of a Yoda to younger dogs. He said he learned from Yoda who told him, "Always pass on what you have learned."

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    I really like "decking." That's when you share a chaise lounge with one of your favorite people while they read. I even liked doing this when the wind was messing up my hairstyle.

    PC2_3174 - Version 22014-04-27Provincetown, early season, corgi, flowers,© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Lots of great dogs live in Provincetown. This Corgi was taking time to enjoy the sun and smell the pansies.

    Poppy,westie, sleeping, snuggle, curl,

    The bestest thing about Provencetown is that you get lots of snuggle time with your family. They are not so busy and after all the long walks we took, they were ready to settle down, and let me curl up and pillow my little head on them.

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

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    Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead as dictated to Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino

  • Poppy’s Provincetown Report

    Duchess Poppy spent her second birthday in Provincetown. This is her report …

    PC2_3185 - Version 22014-04-27Provincetown, early season, sniffing, dogs,© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    If you'd like to go to a very dog friendly place, I recommend Provincetown. Not only were the pups on the street happy to share a sniff, but you can even go to a restaurant patio with your people. And, lots of shops are happy to have a well-behaved dog (like moi) assist their family with a bit of shopping.

    PC2_2811 - Version 22014-04-21Provincetown, early season, senior, boxer© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The downside of all this dining and shopping and sniffing is that vacationing can make even a young pup like me very tired. Make sure you catch a nap when you can. As you can see, I packed my Mambe blanket so I could stretch out on the sofa just like I do at home.

    PC2_2753 - Version 22014-04-21Provincetown, early season, senior, boxer© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    At the beach, I met this old gent who showed me how to walk on the rocks without hurting my paws. He's kind of a Yoda to younger dogs. He said he learned from Yoda who told him, "Always pass on what you have learned."

    Poppy, westie, provincetown, breezy,

    I really like "decking." That's when you share a chaise lounge with one of your favorite people while they read. I even liked doing this when the wind was messing up my hairstyle.

    PC2_3174 - Version 22014-04-27Provincetown, early season, corgi, flowers,© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Lots of great dogs live in Provincetown. This Corgi was taking time to enjoy the sun and smell the pansies.

    Poppy,westie, sleeping, snuggle, curl,

    The bestest thing about Provencetown is that you get lots of snuggle time with your family. They are not so busy and after all the long walks we took, they were ready to settle down, and let me curl up and pillow my little head on them.

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

    Thanks to everyone who Hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support.

    Details:
    Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead as dictated to Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino

  • Provincetown in Early Spring

    PC2_3387 - Version 22014-04-29Provincetown, early season, roof, chimney, ocean, clouds,© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We just returned from a two week escape to Provincetown, MA. Early spring gave us a new perspective on the town and another time when we know we can enjoy this lovely place.

    This was the view from our new favorite deck. The moorings were empty, the sea was stormy, there was a mist in the air, but it was a beautiful, restful, and peaceful day.

    In the next couple of weeks, we'll drop in more photos and give you more reasons why you might want to enjoy Provincetown now as locals and visitors return, shops and restaurants begin to open, and the quiet is deeply soothing.

    Here's a link to all our Provincetown posts.

    This photo and others are available from our gallery. Here's the link to this one.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Provincetown in Early Spring

    PC2_3387 - Version 22014-04-29Provincetown, early season, roof, chimney, ocean, clouds,© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We just returned from a two week escape to Provincetown, MA. Early spring gave us a new perspective on the town and another time when we know we can enjoy this lovely place.

    This was the view from our new favorite deck. The moorings were empty, the sea was stormy, there was a mist in the air, but it was a beautiful, restful, and peaceful day.

    In the next couple of weeks, we'll drop in more photos and give you more reasons why you might want to enjoy Provincetown now as locals and visitors return, shops and restaurants begin to open, and the quiet is deeply soothing.

    Here's a link to all our Provincetown posts.

    This photo and others are available from our gallery. Here's the link to this one.

    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: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Our May Sparkler

    This time, our Sparkler of the Month is a Champagne, Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV to be specific. Happy new month!

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    Those of you who follow our sparkling wine posts may have noticed that we seldom choose a 100% Chardonnay wine. But, we did take this recommendation at Gordon’s because it was from one of our favorite importers, Neal Rosenthal.

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    We took this gem from our wine rack to Provincetown to sit and sip by the sea. Note that this is a Grand Cru Champagne from the Village of Cramant. It is not a Crémant from another part of France.

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    And, it lived up to our expectations! It’s a blanc de blancs that is playing in a different key. Penny couldn’t place the fruit she was tasting, so she looked up reviews and then asked Ed what he thought it was. His answer was one shared by experts, pear!

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    This is a celebration wine, a bit more expensive ($59.99) than some of our selections, but anytime we’re in Provincetown, we want to celebrate! We sipped this bottle over a couple of days and Ed thought it got better when it had more time in the glass and longer to breath. He reminds you not to serve it too cold.

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    And, we’ve learned, if you’re going to have a blanc de blancs, make it one from a great importer like Neal Rosenthal. 

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    Here’s More About Our Sparkling Resolution

    And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

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     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino  

  • Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Our May Sparkler

    This time, our Sparkler of the Month is a Champagne, Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV to be specific. Happy new month!

    PC2_2673 

    Those of you who follow our sparkling wine posts may have noticed that we seldom choose a 100% Chardonnay wine. But, we did take this recommendation at Gordon’s because it was from one of our favorite importers, Neal Rosenthal.

    PC2_2678

    We took this gem from our wine rack to Provincetown to sit and sip by the sea. Note that this is a Grand Cru Champagne from the Village of Cramant. It is not a Crémant from another part of France.

    PC2_2802 © 2014 penny cherubino

    And, it lived up to our expectations! It’s a blanc de blancs that is playing in a different key. Penny couldn’t place the fruit she was tasting, so she looked up reviews and then asked Ed what he thought it was. His answer was one shared by experts, pear!

    PC2_2691

    This is a celebration wine, a bit more expensive ($59.99) than some of our selections, but anytime we’re in Provincetown, we want to celebrate! We sipped this bottle over a couple of days and Ed thought it got better when it had more time in the glass and longer to breath. He reminds you not to serve it too cold.

    PC2_2785 G 2014 Penny cherubino

    And, we’ve learned, if you’re going to have a blanc de blancs, make it one from a great importer like Neal Rosenthal. 

    Photo

    Here’s More About Our Sparkling Resolution

    And, 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: © 2014 Penny Cherubino  

  • Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Our May Sparkler

    This time, our Sparkler of the Month is a Champagne, Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV to be specific. Happy new month!

    PC2_2673 

    Those of you who follow our sparkling wine posts may have noticed that we seldom choose a 100% Chardonnay wine. But, we did take this recommendation at Gordon’s because it was from one of our favorite importers, Neal Rosenthal.

    PC2_2678

    We took this gem from our wine rack to Provincetown to sit and sip by the sea. Note that this is a Grand Cru Champagne from the Village of Cramant. It is not a Crémant from another part of France.

    PC2_2802 © 2014 penny cherubino

    And, it lived up to our expectations! It’s a blanc de blancs that is playing in a different key. Penny couldn’t place the fruit she was tasting, so she looked up reviews and then asked Ed what he thought it was. His answer was one shared by experts, pear!

    PC2_2691

    This is a celebration wine, a bit more expensive ($59.99) than some of our selections, but anytime we’re in Provincetown, we want to celebrate! We sipped this bottle over a couple of days and Ed thought it got better when it had more time in the glass and longer to breath. He reminds you not to serve it too cold.

    PC2_2785 G 2014 Penny cherubino

    And, we’ve learned, if you’re going to have a blanc de blancs, make it one from a great importer like Neal Rosenthal. 

    Photo

    Here’s More About Our Sparkling Resolution

    And, 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: © 2014 Penny Cherubino  

  • Nino Franco Rustico: A Wine for Holiday Gifts & Celebrations

    Nino Franco Rustico has been one of our favorite sparkling wines since we first sipped a glass in a Boston restaurant many years ago.

     

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    Recently, we enjoyed a bottle of Nino Franco in Provincetown and couldn't resist doing a photo shoot with the fantastic light and wonderful backdrops we found at Chandler House.

    We bring you these photos today with a message.

    Please don't give your clients, business associates, and friends the wines you see in TV ads as holiday gifts. A good wine shop can recommend a good wine value that you can give with pride. And, it will be one that will please both the occasional sipper and wine aficionado.

    If you buy a good wine by the case, you can save even more. Stock up on "just-in-case gifts for the season" and be ready for a party at a moments notice. 

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    This classic sparkler bottle and elegant label will show your good taste from the moment you hand it to a host, pop a cork for a pre-dinner toast, or when a client unwraps your gift. A second round of applause will come with the first taste of this prosecco.

    "The golden color and peach nectar scent predict this to be rich, but a potent, nutty savor keeps it balanced. It finishes clean, tight and grippy – a mouthwatering aperitif," is how Bauer Wine describes Nino Franco Rustico. 

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    And, should you find that after the holidays you have a bottle or two left, we assure you this wine is the perfect match for a chair-for-one, on a deck by the ocean.

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    Or, an evening for two by a fireplace in a mountain cabin or a city apartment. 

    Always give a wine you will be happy to have in your own wine rack for a special moment. 

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite Wine Books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2009-2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Nino Franco Rustico: A Wine for Holiday Gifts & Celebrations

    Nino Franco Rustico has been one of our favorite sparkling wines since we first sipped a glass in a Boston restaurant many years ago.

     

    CHE_9923 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Recently, we enjoyed a bottle of Nino Franco in Provincetown and couldn't resist doing a photo shoot with the fantastic light and wonderful backdrops we found at Chandler House.

    We bring you these photos today with a message.

    Please don't give your clients, business associates, and friends the wines you see in TV ads as holiday gifts. A good wine shop can recommend a good wine value that you can give with pride. And, it will be one that will please both the occasional sipper and wine aficionado.

    If you buy a good wine by the case, you can save even more. Stock up on "just-in-case gifts for the season" and be ready for a party at a moments notice. 

    CHE_9886 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This classic sparkler bottle and elegant label will show your good taste from the moment you hand it to a host, pop a cork for a pre-dinner toast, or when a client unwraps your gift. A second round of applause will come with the first taste of this prosecco.

    "The golden color and peach nectar scent predict this to be rich, but a potent, nutty savor keeps it balanced. It finishes clean, tight and grippy – a mouthwatering aperitif," is how Bauer Wine describes Nino Franco Rustico. 

     CHE_9936 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, should you find that after the holidays you have a bottle or two left, we assure you this wine is the perfect match for a chair-for-one, on a deck by the ocean.

    CHE_9892 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Or, an evening for two by a fireplace in a mountain cabin or a city apartment. 

    Always give a wine you will be happy to have in your own wine rack for a special moment. 

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite Wine Books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2009-2012 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.

  • Nino Franco Rustico: A Wine for Holiday Gifts & Celebrations

    Nino Franco Rustico has been one of our favorite sparkling wines since we first sipped a glass in a Boston restaurant many years ago.

     

    CHE_9923 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Recently, we enjoyed a bottle of Nino Franco in Provincetown and couldn't resist doing a photo shoot with the fantastic light and wonderful backdrops we found at Chandler House.

    We bring you these photos today with a message.

    Please don't give your clients, business associates, and friends the wines you see in TV ads as holiday gifts. A good wine shop can recommend a good wine value that you can give with pride. And, it will be one that will please both the occasional sipper and wine aficionado.

    If you buy a good wine by the case, you can save even more. Stock up on "just-in-case gifts for the season" and be ready for a party at a moments notice. 

    CHE_9886 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This classic sparkler bottle and elegant label will show your good taste from the moment you hand it to a host, pop a cork for a pre-dinner toast, or when a client unwraps your gift. A second round of applause will come with the first taste of this prosecco.

    "The golden color and peach nectar scent predict this to be rich, but a potent, nutty savor keeps it balanced. It finishes clean, tight and grippy – a mouthwatering aperitif," is how Bauer Wine describes Nino Franco Rustico. 

     CHE_9936 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, should you find that after the holidays you have a bottle or two left, we assure you this wine is the perfect match for a chair-for-one, on a deck by the ocean.

    CHE_9892 - Version 22013-09-10-nino-franco-Rustico-sparkling-prosecco-provincetown-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Or, an evening for two by a fireplace in a mountain cabin or a city apartment. 

    Always give a wine you will be happy to have in your own wine rack for a special moment. 

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite Wine Books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2009-2012 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.