Keep Your “Pulse” on Everything Happening on Cape Cod!

We are pleased to announce that our partner company Happenings Media has teamed with Pulse, one of the most fun & interactive magazine readers made for mobile devices.  A few days ago Pulse launched Local, a brand new category providing a simple and effective way to discover what’s happening around you. With everything from breaking news, sports, food and deals, Pulse Local will always keep you in the know – making your Pulse experience much more personal. Head to the Local section in the Pulse Catalog to check it out!

With Pulse Local, you can explore your favorite local news sites, magazines and newspapers.  Keep up with news, events, beautiful photos and videos around town and learn about your local businesses. (more…)

March and the Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

So we all took the giant ‘LEAP’ and landed safely (hopefully) in March. That’s right it’s March 1^st the somewhat sleepy month that serves to lead us from winter to spring, with little fanfare but tiny signs of new life popping up all over.  For some of Christian faith, March signifies Lent and is a recognition of sacrifice and renewal, while for others it might usher in another birthday celebration or family vacation; but did you know the month of March actually comes with some interesting history?

• The word ‘March’ comes from the Roman ‘Martius’. This was originally the first month of the Roman calendar and was named after Mars, the god of war.
• March used to be the beginning of our calendar year. We changed to the ‘New Style’ or ‘Gregorian’ calendar in 1752, and it is only since then the year began on 1st January.
• The Anglo-Saxons called the month Hlyd monath which means Stormy month, or Hraed monath which means Rugged month.
• On March 3rd – Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone was born in 1847
• On March 15th – This date was the ‘Ides of March’ in the Roman calendar. This meant it was the day on which the month was divided into two equal parts. Julius Caesar was murdered on this date in 44 BC.
• On March 29th – Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886.            (Courtesy of Facts about March) (more…)

Valentine’s Day on Cape Cod

Still trying to decide how you want to spend your Valentine’s Day and eve? For those last minute planners who want to enjoy a delicious meal with those you love, we have a selected a few of our favorite restaurants serving a special dinner package. We have also outlined a few fun and unique ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day Cape Cod style!

Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day in grand style at Mashpee Commons on Sunday, February 12 from 12-4pm! Surprise your loved ones with a romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage ride around the Commons, then catch a movie at Regal Cinemas or dinner and drinks at one of their award-winning restaurants. Provided by Paradise Stables of West Yarmouth, the carriages are beautiful white and black vis-à-vis limos, each pulled by two Percheron draft horses. The first 150 couples in line will receive a complimentary red rose from Verde Floral Design and a Red Hot goodie bag to help plan the special day. Each bag will be filled with gifts from our fine boutiques and restaurants including Roberto Coin, New Balance, Ghelfi’s Candies of Cape Cod, The Tinder Box, In the Pink and Bleu French Bistro. Pick-up and drop-off locations for the Carriage Rides will be located at the entrance to Williams Sonoma on Market Street.  This is a free event and open to the public. (more…)

Mariner Craft Beer Tasting

We believe it’s never too early to start thinking about spring here on the cape. Especially since it has been feeling on average more like April than January!

There is a fantastic event ‘brewing’ for the end of April so we wanted to be sure you all mark your calendars in anticipation. On Saturday, April 28 Falmouth Academy will be hosting their Mariner Craft Beer tasting! This will be a great social event that will feature nautical themed craft beers from various brewers, as well as lots of complementary and delicious foods from local Cape Cod restaurants. Come and sample your favorite beers and learn more about how these delicious brews are made!

There will be live music and silent auction items and other exciting activities to help make this a truly enjoyable evening. Additional details to follow regarding participating brewers and restaurants, along with ticket availability and accommodations.  Stay tuned for updates!

Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: Dec 29-Jan 1

It’s the final few days of 2011, a time to celebrate our successes past and the potential for what is to come! Some may choose to ring in the New Year in a big way while others may choose to celebrate quietly with just a few loved ones. No matter your personal choice, mixed in amongst all of the festive New Year’s happenings there is plenty going on around the cape to satisfy all ages and cravings. Here are few of our favorite picks.

Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St. in Sandwich will be holding a Winter Family Fun Night at the Heald Center and Automobile Museum tonight December 29, from 6pm until 8:30pm. Come and enjoy a special viewing of Toy Story! Kids can come in pajamas and bring a blanket and stuffed animal to spread out and enjoy the film. Concessions will be available. Tickets are $6 for members 3 and older; $8 for non-members 3 and older and free for infant-2 years old. Tickets are available at door this evening. (more…)

Bistro on the Go: Chef Peggy Eagan

Chef Peggy Eagan

It’s almost the New Year with 2012 lurking just over our shoulders. Soon it will be January 1, time for us to kick into high gear our new and best laid intentions for this new beginning. Perhaps it is exercising more; spending more quality time with our families or eating healthier meals. One of my personal goals or intentions for 2012 is to increase my cooking skills and regain that passion for preparing a beautiful meal for my family.  With time always being of the essence for most, sometimes we all need a little help or encouragement from the ‘pros’ to help us get started!

Peggy Eagan is the owner and creative cooking genius behind Bistro on the Go, a thriving personal chef service here on the cape. She is a certified personal chef who cultivated most of her skills while visiting her family in Mexico during summer vacations. She would spend time in her grandmother’s kitchen receiving a hands-on education in the art of cooking. As is tradition with a lot of cultures, food preparation, cooking and eating was a mainstay family event in Peggy’s house growing up. Everyone gathered together to share in the rituals of all things food! Her Uncle managed various restaurants in Mexico and so along with the food preparation lessons, Peggy also received hands on restaurant management learning the inner workings of a food establishment. (more…)

New Year’s Eve Happenings

It is almost 2012, can you imagine another year has almost come to an end! For some of us this means quietly ushering in the New Year, making our own personal resolutions for a fresh start, maybe sharing a delicious meal with someone we love; and for others this means rocking in the New Year with a party and some live music and dancing. Whichever option best suits you, we have compiled a comprehensive listing of  New Year’s events throughout the cape sure to offer a little something for everyone! For detailed menu offerings and additional information on any of the events listed below please just click on the venue name to be directed to their website. This listing will grow and change so please check back often. (more…)

National Brownie Day

If you are new to Cape Cod Happening then you will quickly learn that we are lovers of all things baked, and in particular all things chocolate! So it is no surprise that we would want to celebrate National Brownie Day with you … that’s right National Brownie Day.

Every year on December 8 people celebrate the delicious and chewy brownie. Not that we need an actual day to honor the amazing brownie; yet it assuages some of the guilt that may come with over indulging in this sweet treat. In honor of the holiday season we thought we would offer up a few brownie recipes with a holiday twist, a delectable addition to any holiday party dessert tray!

The peppermint bark recipe below can also be made separately as a treat or even a nice gift wrapped with colored cellophane and ribbon! (more…)

Historical Thanksgiving Facts – Falmouth

We thought it would be fun to do some research on interesting facts about Cape Cod towns, that relate to Thanksgiving…historical traditions; fun facts and the like. Sometimes these kinds of findings can help one to see the town in which they live, in a new and refreshing light. Being a very visual person it’s nice to capture an image and envision what life was like here one hundred plus years ago!

We start with the Town of Falmouth, and with the generous help of the wonderful Falmouth Historical Society we learned, and it is no surprise in fact, that Falmouth’s historical connection to Thanksgiving can be summed up in one word: cranberries!  According to Falmouth’s Bog Preservation group, in 1900 Falmouth was the third largest Cape Cod producer of cranberries with 270 acres of cranberry bogs. There are still approximately 180 acres of cranberry bogs in Falmouth today. (more…)

Thanksgiving Turkey Tips and Tasty … Recipes!

Some people are simply naturals at cooking, whipping up a large Thanksgiving meal as if done every day! I will be cooking for Thanksgiving this year and even though I am a good cook, I was hoping for a few tips to making the turkey unforgettable. I called in an old friend to offer up some turkey tidbits and some recipes to help make the meal extra special!

Chef David Goldberg of Jacqueline’s Catering in North Falmouth has been in the business of catering and orchestrating hundreds of festive events for over 20 years. He is also the owner and handles all event planning, making each experience that much more personal! He shared with me a few helpful hints on roasting a delicious turkey. His first tip was in regards to the size of the turkey you are cooking. If serving dinner for a large group and you intend on cooking a big, 25+ pound bird, then he suggests separating the legs from the breast. Cook the legs first ‘low and slow’ and then cook the breast at a regular, higher temperature. If you are looking for ‘presentation’ and want to keep the bird whole, then he suggests cooking and serving two smaller turkeys, around 10-12 pounds each. This helps to retain the flavor and keep the meat tender. (more…)