ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS When I was growing up, I did not cook entrees much and was not very familiar with ricotta. We kids were responsible for making the vegetable, the salad and any starch for the evening meal. It may be that my stepmother used it when making lasagna. But I don’t […] The post Ricotta: Beyond Lasagna appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
BY CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN Just how debilitating is Lyme disease? In 2008, Pat Mercer was moving a patio at his home in Wellfleet on a Friday. Two days later, at a party at his second home in western Massachusetts, a friend noticed a bull’s-eye rash on his body. “I didn’t know I had even been bit,” […] The post Cape Cod Ticks appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
Simples Seasonal upkeep can save you thousands. Fall Prep Must-Dos for Every Cape Home OUTDOOR CHECKLIST Aerate, fer tilize & reseed your lawn Mulch flower beds Clear gutters and check roof for damage Power wash siding, check window caulking Drain outdoor hoses and irrigation INTERIOR ESSENTIALS Schedule chimney sweep Inspect furnace, replace filters […] The post Fall Home Maintenance Checklist appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
Reflect presumptuous men: how short thy space How few thy moments and how quick they fly – Nantucket headstone BY BARBARA CLARK The idea of strolling through an old burial ground on an afternoon, soaking up its ambiance, reading its epitaphs and enjoying the quiet of nature might seem like a nonstarter for some folks. […] The post HERE LIES…Visiting Cape Cod’s Cemeteries appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
Overlooking Vineyard sound, Nobska light sits high on a bluff beaming its light out over the water, helping to guide mariners through the Cape Cod passage. The exposed, windswept tower has stood sentinel since 1876. Alongside the tower sits a 2ó-story shingled building with all the appointments of home. It is the keeper’s house. Lighthouses […] The post The Lighthouse Keeper’s Home appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
BY CHRISTINE LYNCH We live in a world where we rely on technology more than ever. So it is refreshing to unplug when possible, letting us reset the way we interact with daily life. Some people take time to be outdoors and others might turn to indoor activities. A pastime that is growing in popularity, […] The post Knitting On The Upper Cape appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
PLANT BULBS Mid-fall, well before the first frost, is the time to plant bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. These spring flowers will have time to settle in before the cold weather and come spring they will add color to the emerging landscape after so many months of gray. CLEAN UP THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Remove […] The post Fall Gardening appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
Where to watch. What to eat. How to win Gameday OnCape. GAME DAY EATS THAT SCORE. RECIPE SPOTLIGHT: Crowd-Pleaser Buffalo Chicken Dip Creamy, spicy, and perfect with Cape-made kettle chips. Ingredients: • 2 cups shredded chicken • 1 block cream cheese • 1/2 cup hot sauce • 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing • […]| OnCape Magazine
By Bill Higgins & Donna Tocci Pioneer (noun): A person…that originates or helps open up a new line of thought or activity or a new method or technical development. Source: merriam-webster.com/dictionary Bob Hall’s intentions more than 50 years ago were never to be a trailblazer. He simply wanted to be an athlete who competed and […] The post Let The Good Times Roll: Wheelchair Racers Are The Real Deal At Falmouth appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
By Anna Gimre Since 1973, the Falmouth Road Race has welcomed thousands of participants with various stories as to why they’re running, including multigenerational runners keeping family traditions alive, visitors from around the world looking to experience the Cape’s unique culture, elite athletes attending as a part of their careers, charity-focused runners fundraising for organizations […] The post A Runner’s Story: Faces of the Falmouth Road Race appeared first on OnCape Magazine.| OnCape Magazine
By Olivia DePunte The Falmouth Road Race is pleased to be celebrating Dr. John Jardine’s 25 years as medical director. Under his dedicated leadership, a medical team of around 250 volunteers and professionals have treated thousands of medical cases and nearly 500 cases of life-threatening exertional heatstroke, and ensured 25 consecutive safe and fatality-free race […]| OnCape Magazine
By Ashley Ryan Cape Codders James and Finn Benson, despite being just 13 and 10 years old, respectively, are already seasoned fundraisers for a mission close to their hearts. When their mom, Lindsay, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in April 2022—when the boys were just 9 and 6 years old—just 16 […]| OnCape Magazine
