On my last blog I listed some family friendly activities available for February School Vacation. If that wasn't enough, here's some more. For a more comprehensive listing check out.
Green Briar Nature Center, 508-888-6870
6 Discover Hill Road,Sandwich
Story time, animals
Cape Cod Children's Museum, 508-539-8788
577 Great Neck Road, Mashpee
Multi-Cultural Arts Festival
Sandwich Public Library, 508-888-0625
142 Main Street, Sandwich
Winter at the Seashore
Mashpee Public Library
64 Steeple St, Mashpee
Music That's All Grown-up
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Route 6A, Brewster, 508-896-3867
"Where do Insects Go in the Winter
This is just a small sampling. There's lots more to do, so get away from the routine and join us at the Tidewater.
Voula
This blog was designed by the Tidewater Inn in West Yarmouth as a way of keeping our guests and potential visitors to Cape Cod informed of events,activities, and specials and a way to share the beauty and uniqueness of the Cape.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Children's Activities for February Vacation
With so many families coming to the Cape for February school vacation, there is a focus for family friendly activities. Wondering want to do with the kids beside going to the mall? There are several children's plays and museums that are offering activities for the children. Of course there are also many nature hikes for all levels. Here's a list of some of the activities geared towards families:
PLAYS:
"Harriet the Spy", Feb 15 - March 9, Matinees and Friday Evenings
Presented by Harwich Junior Theatre, 866-811-4111
www.hjtcapecod.org
"The Wizard of OZ", Feb 14 - March 16, Thurs- Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM
508-255-1963
"Jack and the Beanstalk", Feb 15 - Feb 24, Evenings and Matinees
508-398-8588,
MUSEUMS:
Cape Cod Maritime Musuem, 135 South St. Hyannis 508-775-1723
Children's area with hands on activities
Cape Cod Musuem of Natural History, 869 route 6A, Brewster, 508-896-3867
Art and nature exhibits, nature trails, children's activities
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Santuary, Route 6, S Wellfleet, 508-349-2615
Nature trails, butterfly garden, exhibits, walks, family programs
Cape Cod Musuem of Art, 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, 508-428-7581
Kids treasure hunt in the Galleries during school vacation
Zooquarium, 674 Route 28, W. Yarmouth, 508-775-8883
Cape Cod Children's Museum, 577 Great Neck Road, Mashpee 508-539-8788
Keep the kids occupied with educational and fun activities and enjoy some quality family time together. Of course, we'd love to have you stay at the Tidewater, where you can enjoy our heated pool and hot tub and our 50's style diner.
Voula
PLAYS:
"Harriet the Spy", Feb 15 - March 9, Matinees and Friday Evenings
Presented by Harwich Junior Theatre, 866-811-4111
www.hjtcapecod.org
"The Wizard of OZ", Feb 14 - March 16, Thurs- Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM
508-255-1963
"Jack and the Beanstalk", Feb 15 - Feb 24, Evenings and Matinees
508-398-8588,
MUSEUMS:
Cape Cod Maritime Musuem, 135 South St. Hyannis 508-775-1723
Children's area with hands on activities
Cape Cod Musuem of Natural History, 869 route 6A, Brewster, 508-896-3867
Art and nature exhibits, nature trails, children's activities
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Santuary, Route 6, S Wellfleet, 508-349-2615
Nature trails, butterfly garden, exhibits, walks, family programs
Cape Cod Musuem of Art, 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, 508-428-7581
Kids treasure hunt in the Galleries during school vacation
Zooquarium, 674 Route 28, W. Yarmouth, 508-775-8883
Cape Cod Children's Museum, 577 Great Neck Road, Mashpee 508-539-8788
Keep the kids occupied with educational and fun activities and enjoy some quality family time together. Of course, we'd love to have you stay at the Tidewater, where you can enjoy our heated pool and hot tub and our 50's style diner.
Voula
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Banana Bread Recipe
Along with gardening and reading, I love to cook. Running the hotel doesn't leave me much free time for creative cooking so I now stick to some basic proven recipes that are easy to make, but delicious also. Years ago, when my children attended Montessori Academy in Mobile, Alabama, I worked there as an assistant teacher. Everyday, we made a healthy snack for the children and one of the favorites was this banana bread. That was over 20 years ago and I still make it for my family and my daughters have also borrowed the recipe. I've tried many other banana bread recipes, but always come back to this one.
Banana Bread
1/2 cup butter, soft
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 overripe large bananas
(about 1 1/2 cups,mashed}
chopped nuts are optional
Beat butter with sugar. Add eggs and beat again. Add all dry ingredients and bananas and mix. I love nuts so I add quite a few. Bake in 9X9 pan or in muffin tins. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. Less time for muffins of course. In order to make them more healthy, I've used whole wheat flour, raw sugar, and I've cut the amount of butter in half. Still taste great! Taste great warm out of the oven.
Voula
Banana Bread
1/2 cup butter, soft
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 overripe large bananas
(about 1 1/2 cups,mashed}
chopped nuts are optional
Beat butter with sugar. Add eggs and beat again. Add all dry ingredients and bananas and mix. I love nuts so I add quite a few. Bake in 9X9 pan or in muffin tins. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. Less time for muffins of course. In order to make them more healthy, I've used whole wheat flour, raw sugar, and I've cut the amount of butter in half. Still taste great! Taste great warm out of the oven.
Voula
Thursday, February 7, 2008
19th Century Schooner Washes Ashore
A coastal storm on Cape Cod at the end of January unearthed a 19th century schooner and the remains washed up onto Newcomb Hollow Beach on Cape Cod. Stray boards often float in and out with the tide, but this is the whole backbone and ribs of an old wreck, with a few planks of hull still attached with wooden pegs. According to a National Seashore historian, this latest hulk is the largest and most intact wreck to come ashore in a decade. There were more than 3,500 shipwrecks in Cape waters between 1850 and 1980. Pieces often appear on shore, but not often of this magnitude.
The National Park Service, which has jurisdiction over the schoooner because it landed on the Cape Cod National Seahore, has examined, photographed, and mapped the wreckage. The debris will now be left to the whims of the tide and will probably either be buried by sand or get washed out again.
In the meantime, Newcombe Hollow has become a living museum. This beach which is usually desserted in the winter, was as busy as it usually is in summer. The parking lot was full and the curious were teaming around the wreck which resembled a beached whale. If you need a reason to come to the Cape why not come to view this unique exhibition. As they say "here today, gone tomorrow." It's next destination is where the tide will bring it.
Voula (Information gathered from Boston Globe and Cape Cod Times.)
The National Park Service, which has jurisdiction over the schoooner because it landed on the Cape Cod National Seahore, has examined, photographed, and mapped the wreckage. The debris will now be left to the whims of the tide and will probably either be buried by sand or get washed out again.
In the meantime, Newcombe Hollow has become a living museum. This beach which is usually desserted in the winter, was as busy as it usually is in summer. The parking lot was full and the curious were teaming around the wreck which resembled a beached whale. If you need a reason to come to the Cape why not come to view this unique exhibition. As they say "here today, gone tomorrow." It's next destination is where the tide will bring it.
Voula (Information gathered from Boston Globe and Cape Cod Times.)
Sunday, February 3, 2008
What a Weekend!
I'm always trying to think of something of interest for our visitors to the Cape but this weekend all I could think of was "how can you beat this!" Last Sunday we had an almost blizzard on the Cape. I was driving on Route 6 with virtually no visibility, wind, and cars sliding on the highway. What a mess! I thought that winter had set in for good.
One week later, the snow is gone and Saturday and Sunday were sunny and absolutely beautiful - almost springlike. I woke up Sunday determined to take advantage of the mild day so I took off on a long walk. I took a left out of the hotel and onto Baxter Street which borders the hotel. Within ten minutes I was walking on a lovely beach at the bottom of Baxter. Beaches are so peaceful off season...just me and the seagulls and a few ducks. From there I followed the road that hugged the shore and walked to Hyannis Harbor and onto Main Street.
When the unseasonably warm weather arrives, I alway fool myself into thinking that spring is just around the corner. Hopefully, but probably not in New England. However, the Cape is considerably more mild in the winter. So those of you that only think of the Cape in the Summer, come off-season when you can enjoy the peace and the lower prices.
Voula
One week later, the snow is gone and Saturday and Sunday were sunny and absolutely beautiful - almost springlike. I woke up Sunday determined to take advantage of the mild day so I took off on a long walk. I took a left out of the hotel and onto Baxter Street which borders the hotel. Within ten minutes I was walking on a lovely beach at the bottom of Baxter. Beaches are so peaceful off season...just me and the seagulls and a few ducks. From there I followed the road that hugged the shore and walked to Hyannis Harbor and onto Main Street.
When the unseasonably warm weather arrives, I alway fool myself into thinking that spring is just around the corner. Hopefully, but probably not in New England. However, the Cape is considerably more mild in the winter. So those of you that only think of the Cape in the Summer, come off-season when you can enjoy the peace and the lower prices.
Voula
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