How to explore the Cape and Islands, cone by cone
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'They're all little jewels that string together like a necklace,' Chandler says.
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She discovered that 44 Cape and the Islands shops make their own ice cream. Others serve regional favorites, such as Richardson's or Gifford's. A few are national chains, like Ben & Jerry's. Some days she'd hit five or six shops, tasting, chatting with owners and scoopers, and capturing the spirit behind each cone.
And yes, she has favorites. In Truro, where the pilgrims stopped first in 1620 before landing in Plymouth, she discovered Savory & The Sweet Escape on Route 6, where the house-made lavender fig wowed her. In Centerville, where history buffs enjoy the local historical museum, Four Seas serves a rarely seen cantaloupe flavor. And at
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The book includes lined pages for your own 'Field Notes' — because discovering ice cream spots can be as rewarding as bird watching or wine tasting.
The author puts it this way: 'The reader becomes an explorer, like Shackleton.' $18.95.
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How to explore the Cape and Islands, cone by cone
Her route began in Provincetown, at the tip of the Outer Cape, and extended to Woods Hole in the southwest and to Buzzards Bay in the northwest. She hopped on ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Chandler didn't just taste ice cream. In her engaging and fun book, she also shares the stories behind each shop. She offers a glimpse into the town's history, culture, and environment, like a field guide for wildlife. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up 'They're all little jewels that string together like a necklace,' Chandler says. Advertisement She discovered that 44 Cape and the Islands shops make their own ice cream. Others serve regional favorites, such as Richardson's or Gifford's. A few are national chains, like Ben & Jerry's. Some days she'd hit five or six shops, tasting, chatting with owners and scoopers, and capturing the spirit behind each cone. And yes, she has favorites. In Truro, where the pilgrims stopped first in 1620 before landing in Plymouth, she discovered Savory & The Sweet Escape on Route 6, where the house-made lavender fig wowed her. In Centerville, where history buffs enjoy the local historical museum, Four Seas serves a rarely seen cantaloupe flavor. And at Advertisement The book includes lined pages for your own 'Field Notes' — because discovering ice cream spots can be as rewarding as bird watching or wine tasting. The author puts it this way: 'The reader becomes an explorer, like Shackleton.' $18.95. Available at . ANN TRIEGER KURLAND Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at
