Tag: Utilities

  • 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  

  • A Fresh Herb Bouquet in a Mason Jar with a Flower Frog Lid

    Don’t you love this mason jar flower frog lid? I do and it’s perfect for a handful of chives.

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    We had our first roof deck outing this week and discovered that the good, old, dependable chive plants had survived even this nasty winter and were offering up fresh green goodness for our meals. I picked a few stalks and look forward to adding a few chive flowers later this week.

    I enjoy keeping a bouquet of fresh herbs on my kitchen counter, right in front of my favorite work space. It’s like having a palette of color, aroma, and flavor. And, I love all the great covers, lids, and accessories that creative inventors are marketing for mason jars.

    We bought a few at one of our favorite shops, Utilities, when we were in Provincetown. This one is also available on Amazon.

    The flower frog cover is metal (it’s not actually rusty but rather painted) and comes in a couple of colors. I think it is going to be my favorite herb vase in the months ahead.

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photos: © 2014 Penny Cherubino 

  • A Fresh Herb Bouquet in a Mason Jar with a Flower Frog Lid

    Don’t you love this mason jar flower frog lid? I do and it’s perfect for a handful of chives.

    DSC_2007 - Version 22014-05-13-mason-jar-top-flower-frog-herbs-chives-© 2011 Penny Cherubino copy

    We had our first roof deck outing this week and discovered that the good, old, dependable chive plants had survived even this nasty winter and were offering up fresh green goodness for our meals. I picked a few stalks and look forward to adding a few chive flowers later this week.

    I enjoy keeping a bouquet of fresh herbs on my kitchen counter, right in front of my favorite work space. It’s like having a palette of color, aroma, and flavor. And, I love all the great covers, lids, and accessories that creative inventors are marketing for mason jars.

    We bought a few at one of our favorite shops, Utilities, when we were in Provincetown. This one is also available on Amazon.

    The flower frog cover is metal (it’s not actually rusty but rather painted) and comes in a couple of colors. I think it is going to be my favorite herb vase in the months ahead.

    What’s on your Food Lover’s Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photos: © 2014 Penny Cherubino