Back from the Caped Cod: burgers and garden stuff

[Gary H. NJ]

We just got back from a few days on Cape Cod. We stayed with some dear friends and caught up on old times.
Here's the view from Charlie and Fran's back deck, overlooking the pines and out toward the salt marsh of Orleans.

We did the Provincetown whale watch one day and saw this female humpback breach. Very cool.

We ate some great food (lobster rolls, etc.), but the best was the dinner Charlie and Fran made the last night there: Clams and linguine with tomato and basil from their garden. Doesn't get any better.

And here we are. I'm on the left, tummy full.

While down east, I noticed on Facebook that a certain TVWBB member was also staying nearby. Jeff Biesinger, his lovely wife and daughter met us one eve for ice cream. Great to finally meet you brother! Sorry for the bad pic -- iPhone at night...

We had an eventless drive home (yay!), picked up some groceries and checked on the veg garden. Today's haul was green beans and purple beans. The purple cooks out and they green up. Set those aside and did the regular green tonight.

We picked up some sunburst squash and local corn in Rhode Island on the way home. Love lil' Rhody!

Grilled up the squash, corn and burgers.

...And plated 'er up. Squash drizzled with balsamic, salt and good EVOO.
There's no place like home.

Thanks for the visit. Glad I was able to share the fun.

 

[Mike Coffman]

Super post Gary! Looks like a good time was had by all!
Delicious looking plate of food you cooked at home!

 

[Regina S]

Great post Gary. I would frame that picture of the whale!

 

[Gregory R]

Looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing. Awesome looking meal you put together there.

 

[Bill Schultz]

Great cook Gary, and pics. Nothing like the Cape in summer. That is one gorgeous clam dish, somebody knew what they were doing with that.

 

[NeilH]

Nice post Gary!!

 

[Rolf Jacobsen]

I am sooooooooooooooooooo jealous! Thanks for a great post.

 

[Tony R]

Gary looks like you had a great time!
Thanks for sharing..

 

[Chris Lynch]

Jeff and Gary together? The two of you are great cooks! No collaborative cook?

 

[Brad Chilton]

Loved the pics .... Especially the clams linguini !!!

 

[Mike Cosgrove]

Awesome post Gary, so far you've had a great summer, im jealous of all you're traveling!

 

[Wolgast]

Great post! Quality food! Superb company! 2 thumbs up!

 

[Gene Brownson]

WOW GARY!! I love the pic of the whale breach! Looks like a great time with good food and better people!! Thanks for sharing, great post!

 

[Kim Drana]

Great vacation..great photos ..awesome food....with special friends! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Paul Kastner]

Great scenery and great food.

 

[Bob Correll]

Outstanding everything Gary!
Love the Nat Geo quality photos too!

 

[Peter Gallagher]

great trip - the dinner your friends made for you guys, couldn't look any better! Neat that you got to hook up with a list member too - What a trip!

 

[Jim Lampe]

What An EXCELLENT Post Gary!!
From Start To Finish, Outstanding Photos, Each And Every One!!!

P E R F E C T ! ! !

 

[j biesinger]

What An EXCELLENT Post Gary!!
From Start To Finish, Outstanding Photos, Each And Every One!!!

P E R F E C T ! ! !

Beautiful pictures Gary, and it was a pleasure to finally meet!

And for anybody who might be wondering, Gary is just as nice and genuine in person as he is on this board

 

[Gary H. NJ]

Aw shucks Jeff.
Thanks to all for the kind comments. See you around!