We have sunshine and warmth this morning on Cape Cod, and I have plans to plant a good portion of our vegetable and herb garden this week. With the wonderful weather we have also had many guests starting to bring their bikes. Cape Cod is a mecca for cycling with … Read more
Sharks on Cape Cod- should we be concerned? My creative husband Byron just made the comparison to sharks and seals on Cape Cod to the West Side Story of the rivalry gangs- the Sharks and the Jets. Just a quick reminder of the story which was set in the Upper … Read more
I enjoy blogging and thinking about my next title. The content usually flows with the seasons, by what we are baking/cooking in the kitchen or what’s growing in the gardens. This past week we heard from several guests about the joy they receive from walking on our Cape Cod beaches. … Read more
Byron and I adore living in Brewster, Cape Cod and are continually on the hunt for interesting historical facts about Brewster and Captain William Freeman- the builder of our beautiful home and inn. Listed below are 20 interesting facts about Brewster – Brewster’s original inhabitants were the Sauquantucker tribe, which … Read more
April showers bring May flowers…or at least lets hope so! Everything is coming to life on Cape Cod, and we are busy getting the gardens ready for summer. I am getting back into my evening reading and read two books last month. It’s always interesting to think why we choose … Read more
It’s that time of year and my mind is already thinking about going to Sesuit Harbor Cafe for my first lobster roll of the season. I just looked it up, and they are opening May 3rd- YEAH! While there are many other great clam shacks in Cape Cod, Sesuit Harbor … Read more
Just had to share….these Lemon Bars are to die for! One of Byron’s favorite desserts is Lemon Bars. I have made many over the years- my personal take was that Lemon Bars are just way too sweet for my palette…..until I tasted these bars. There is actually a cheesecake layer … Read more
Guess what? It’s whale watching time on Cape Cod and while our weather may be still a little cold- OK let’s say a lot cold for this time of year, our whale friends are definitely here and the whale watching tours have opened for the season. I was tickled to … Read more
This winter has been quite a doozy- not only on Cape Cod but across our glorious country, we have seen rain, fire, floods, mud slides and for us – wind, snow and rain. Thankfully, we faired fairly well at the Freeman with just a few trees down on our property … Read more
We have always had a family tradition of making a special cake, cupcake or pie for a loved one’s birthday. My mother’s request was always a carrot cake, mine was apple pie and Byron always requests pecan pie for his special day. This weekend we have some very dear guests … Read more
