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5 Best Places to Get Smoothies on Cape Cod

Cape Cod is famous for fantastic ice cream, but what if you want something a little healthier for some balance? Smoothies are a great frozen option, and there are several great spots to get one. Wherever your adventures for the day are taking you, yo… Read more
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The Best Christmas Morning Coffee Cake

Start your Christmas morning on a sweet note with this moist and light coffee cake. In our Christmas-Morning Coffee Cake, a crunchy, streusel topping sits atop a soft, buttery cake. Enjoy this make-ahead cake with a cup of coffee while you're opening… Read more
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How To Make The Perfect Apple Pie

This is absolutely the best homemade apple pie you'll ever make! It has a flaky crust and lightly spiced apple pie filling. The secret to this pie is the recipe and the combination of a variety of apples used for the best flavor. It's best to use a m… Read more
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The Best Holiday Cookies Recipe

With the holiday season just around the corner, nothing makes our homes fill with warmth and comfort more than holiday baking aromas and the promise of sweet treats to come! From fruit pies, bread, and cookies, the baking is sure to bring the holiday… Read more
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The Easiest Homemade Apple Cake

Now that apples are in season, it's the perfect time to make this easy apple cake. It's the most delicious apple cake you will ever make! The perfect fall treat for breakfast or late afternoon snack! This simple apple cake is light and fluffy, loaded… Read more
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The Best Easy Recipe for Moist Banana Bread

Banana bread has become one of the most popular recipes searched on Google as home bakers whipped up loaves during the lockdowns. Did you know that "The Best Banana Bread'' tops a list of Google's most-searched recipes? Thousands of banana bread reci… Read more
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The 3 Best Haunted Tours on Cape Cod

It's that time of the year when all things creepy ad crawly come out to play. Don't be left out of the fun! From terrifying tours to scarecrow Pumpkin people, Cape Cod is the place to be this Halloween. There are a ton of fun Halloween happenings goi… Read more
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The Best Way to Experience Cape Cod's Sand Dunes

Until you've seen Cape Cod's sand dunes, you haven't truly been to the Cape! There are several ways to see the dunes, but by far the most entertaining is The Art's Dune Tours . This tour company has been in business for over 75 years and they are goi… Read more
Two bowls of creamy clam chowder topped with herbs, accompanied by slices of garlic bread and clams.

Where to find the Best Clam Chowder on Cape Cod?

Fall is slowly starting to roll in on Cape Cod and cooler weather is upon us. Besides the beautiful colors, fresh ocean air, and stunning views that you can enjoy at this time of the year you can also indulge in delicious seafood. A trip to Cape Cod … Read more
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The 10 Best Waterfront Restaurants on Cape Cod

The atmosphere can add another level to any meal, and few things on Cape Cod can beat a water view in the summer. There are some great waterfront options in every town on Cape Cod that offer the chance to dine while admiring the ocean. Here is a list… Read more