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  • Provincetown Shopping Primer

    We have been visiting Provincetown for many, many years and we've seen the town change over the years. On a recent morning, Penny took photos of some of the places we are always recommending to friends when they travel to our favorite home away from home.

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    We often sing the praises of Utilities If you find the place you rented doesn't have good wine glasses, a sharp knife, a cutting board or any home essential, this is the place to find a quality item that you will be happy to take home with you.

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    You will often see us wearing shirts and hats with fabulous Provincetown graphics. Those all come from Birdie Silkscreen Studio. Once upon a time, we owned a company that created silkscreen designs. We know how difficult it is to do that well and we are long time fans of this graphic artist.

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    If it is something odd that you need or if you are looking for a way to spend a bit of time inside on a rainy day, make your way to Marine Specialties.  This year we found and bought some fish net that we could use to block off the stairs to the deck and keep our dog Poppy contained.

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    We both have shoes that we've bought at Cape Tip Sportswear. Ed swears by them as the source of his running shoes and the sales they have before and after the prime season are always great.

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    Supporting independent bookstores is important so make sure you visit and make a purchase at Provincetown Book Shop.

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    Forgot to pack a sun hat? Visit Mad As A Hatter and you'll find exactly what you want.

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    There was a time when we brought the wine we wanted to P-town. Now we have two favorite wine shops in town. Glass Half Full is in the center of town.

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    Perry's Wine and Liquors is in the West End. Now we bring wines back to Boston with us because both these shops have excellent.

    This is not a complete list. We shopped at both hardware stores in town and made a couple of supermarket visits. Later in the season more places will be open and will win some of our trade. Our full collection of articles on Provincetown can be found here.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Guacamole, Hand Made: Keep It Simple in the Kitchen

    Do you buy packaged guacamole because making it is too hard and messy?

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    Well, it can be– if you pull out a food processor, avocado pitter/slicer, a couple of knives, cutting board, lime juicer, herb chopper, garlic press, mixing bowl, and chip & dip set.

    A small kitchen can be a blessing because you quickly learn you don't need all that stuff to whip up something fresh and delicious. To make a batch of guacamole I use a cutting board, my granite mortar & pestle, a fork for mixing, spoon for tasting, and a favorite knife. When it's ready, I bring it to the table in that beautiful hunk of granite! 

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    Sometimes, I even short cut the shopping by picking up a "guacamole kit" at Trader Joe's. 

    Here's a raft of guacamole recipes.

    Tips:

    • If you don't like cilantro, substitute parsley. That's what I do!
    • Start by grinding the garlic with some salt then add the lime juice. 
    • Let your lime come to room temperature or zap it in the microwave to make it juicier. 
    • Roll the lime with a firm hand on your cutting board before you cut it, to break up the pulp a bit.
    • Use the fork to help you juice the lime.
    • Next, mash in the avacados with the pestle and fork.
    • Smooth or chunky style are both delicious.
    • Finally, add your chopped accents of pepper, tomato, onion, and herb.

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    Here are two more "Keep it Simple in the Kitchen Posts."

    Cabbage & Kielbasa Stir-Fry: Keep it Simple in the Kitchen

    Use Your Lid: Keep it Simple in the Kitchen

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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