Cape Cod Rock Hopper

2009 Vacation Review & Broiled Oranged Scallops

          Vacation review time, as last week this time the wife and I were shopping and gallery hopping by mornings and I was beach laying in the afternoon while she took her afternoon rest. Then by evening, an earlier dinner and just light touring as the off season hours were in force. The weather ended up being better then what had been initially expected and I was able to be on the beach all week with the exception of Friday and if we had not been running around in the morning I could have even gotten some sun then as well. But we chose to do other things.
    For some reason, I think when the wife and I go alone it gets me into more trouble and cost me more then when the kids have been with us. But anyway, here we go, new shops I got sucked into and found some good buys, Cranberry Jewelers in Harwich Port, Mrs Ms Summer House in Hyannis, along with Red Fish Blue Fish, this was a fun little shop. Then there was the Kingsley Gallery in Chatham with all kinds of need things, including bling for the wife. And then under new management and newly renovated Empicure of Chatham with a fine array of wines and sprits including locally produced products. Then the standards that need to be mentioned, the Chatham Candy Manor, what can I say about their Truffles, in my book the best anywhere, the family eats up the rest of the shops chocolates. Then there is the Chatham Beach Dog and Yankee Ingenuity, seems we can't walk out of this shop without leaving some my hard earned dollars in exchange for whatever. Then there is the Cranberry Goose in Harwich Port, by the way he moved this year down the street, I know its late in the season but don't miss him, and then the ever fun Doctor Gravity's Kite Store. And what would a trip to the Cape be if we did not visit the Lemon Tree Shop on 6A in Brewster and the Cook's Shop. The Lemon Tree shop know for its collection of pottery good, from spice jars to goblets to plates and more plus so much more for the garden and yard decorations. Then the Cook's Shop is filled with all kinds a specialty items that any good cook didn't know they needed but were convinced that by the time they left could find use for everything in the shop. Wow what fun. Then finally Mrs. Mugs out towards Sandwich, always a exciting place to go and the Christmas shop a unique little shop with all the Christmas ornaments one could with for plus advent calendars from around the globe. I could go on, but not enough time or room.
    Finally Food,, glorious food, new place for us the Optimist Cafe in Yarmouth Port for breakfast was a pleasant surprise. Medium priced but enough food that we left without want. What a delightful place, we will be looking to going back there. The other new find that some will say what took us so long was the Lobster Claw in Orleans. Yum, what more can I say, we went for lunch, stumbled into a discount we were not expecting and my lobster with and ear of tasty corn and cole slaw was wonderful. Three notable return to eateries, first out favorite pizza place of anywhere we go, DennisPort House of Pizza, start with their in house made Greek dressing for the Greek salad,, Man you need to bottle that stuff and sell it., then finish with a small pizza 'tween the wife and I. Can't beat it, his sandwiches are just as good also. Next is the BBC in Hyannis, Ok British Brewing Company, if you like to sample beers get their sampler, excellent choices for a really good deal price wise, and the food is even better then the beer. I know this is hard to believe sometimes. And last Clancy's in DennisPort on Upper County Road. I have said this before and I will say it again, there is no better place I have been that you get your moneys worth at this place. Cheap no, High end, no, mid range priced but the amount of food you get could feed a small army. The grilled swordfish this year was unbelievable and the after dinner drinks  are more then generous for the price.
    So there is the run down for this year, David M. thank you again for a wonderful stay at Old Landing Motel, you continue to be a gracious and wonderful host. I will look to being back, if I don't by a place sooner, then I will just have to put up the relative there in my place. Thank you for so many wonderful years, and many blessing for you and your future.
    Until then someone please keep the lamp in the light house lit so I can find my way back, hopefully sooner then later, and until then enjoy all your days and memories of Old Cape Cod.
   
    Broiled Oranged Scallops

•     3/4    tsp.     Old Bay Seasoning
•     1/2    pd        snow pea pods
•     1        can      mandarin oranges (15 oz can drained -save 2 Tbsp. of liquid)
•     20-24            sea scallops
•     1/2    cup      Truro Chardonnay (or a dry white wine)
•                             juice of 1 lemon
•                             juice of 1/2 lime
•                             ground pepper

    In baking pan, lightly toss Old Bay Seasoning with snow peas and mandarin oranges. Place scallops on top in baking pan. Mix lemon juice, lime, juice wine and remaining 2 Tbsp of orange liquid. Pour mixture over ingredients in baking pan. Sprinkle with ground pepper. Broil until scallops are lightly browned and tender, between 6-8 minutes.