Bartlett Farms

Nantucket has a mid-island farm, now famous, growing all sorts of vegetables and flowers. But, Bartlett Farms is probably best known for their best-I've-ever-had tomatoes. Yes, that's a fact. I've never in my life had better tomatoes. Anywhere.

Here is the new sign, welcoming you to the farm. They've paved the roads and added a huge barn since I was last here. Wow, they are almost getting fancy now!

There are miles of fields in all stages of growth. It looks almost perfect.

Here are the best in the world tomatoes. They grown them in a hot house before regular season and the field grown tomatoes are ready mid-July. These hot house ones taste as good as the others. I've been eating at LEAST one a day. Pure heaven.

In case you can't get out to the farm, Bartletts has a truck parked on Main Street every morning for your daily produce shopping. Yum.

Let me count the ways...

Click on the pics to see a larger view (ESPECIALLY the last one!) Enjoy!

Hyannis to Nantucket

Around late January each year, I start dreaming of this sign.

Here is the ferry that takes us from Hyannis to Nantucket. We drive right on and park in very narrow lines that fill up the entire bottom of the ferry. Then we go upstairs to enjoy the view and two hours later, we're there!

Look who is happy on the ferry! Of course he is happy, he's headed to Nantucket!

Arriving. Look at the beautiful port and all the boats!

Click on the picture and see a much nicer view~

Rebecca's Awesome Summer Adventure, Part One

After driving two full days and spending the nights in Winchester, VA and Hyannis, MA en route to Chatham, I finally arrived on June 14th. Wow, the weather is SO much nicer here on the Cape than in HOTlanta. So, here I am and the time has flown by. I can't believe it's time to leave tomorrow for Nantucket. But wait a minute... don't let me mislead you, it's never bad news to be heading to Nantucket! Here are some memories of Chatham.

My morning begins with a walk and then a stop at the Monomoy Coffee Company on Main Street for an iced latte. Not Starbucks, but still yummy!

Next stop is the Chatham port at the lighthouse and a fabulous view of the ocean. I've enjoyed this view every morning while enjoying my latte and it's fun to see what color the water will be each day.

Then I begin exploring. Here is a man headed toward one of those boats? Hmmm, maybe he is going to swim out there and take one for a ride...

Oops, no puppies allowed! Bummer... they like to swim, too!

One day I went to Provincetown, (P-town). Supposedly the art galleries are the best in P-town, but well.... I was underwhelmed. P-town is always a scene and this time was no exception. Even in a slight rain, it was still wild and crazy in P-town.

Someone's little beach house. Cute.

On Friday nights, "In Season" which begins next Friday, the Chatham Band Stand is home to a wonderful band that provides great musical entertainment for families. Over 3,000 people come to Chatham for these concerts every Friday night during the season. Balloons, ice cream, doggies, tons of kids... you get the picture. Sorry I'll miss it.

So, I'm on the early morning ferry tomorrow for Nantucket. Will be sending updates from there next week!

Sunday Brunch

Hi John. Those sure are big car keys! Are you are going to drive us someplace?

Yes, I am going to drive us to Babette's for brunch. It's yummy!

So, what do you like to eat at Babettes?

I've ordered some eggs and grits, but mom gave me some pancakes to eat while we wait. I love eating big boy foods!

Does it help with chewing to have some teeth?

Well, I like having teeth, but so far I chew mostly with my gums.

Having teeth does make you a big boy!

My mom and dad had their first real date (after the fix-up date their friends arranged) at Babettes. I sure am glad that date went so well! Here they are remembering that first date!

You are having an after brunch drink? Are you worried about drinking and driving us home?

I like to top off the meal with a nice drink, but I can still drive. It's just my formula, silly!