Did you know... Plymouth was not the first place the pilgrims landed? Their very first stop on November 11, 1620, was in Provincetown on Cape Cod–five weeks before settling Plimouth Plantation on December 16. The English colonists spent several weeks exploring the outer Cape Cod bay from Provincetown to Eastham looking for a suitable place to set up a [...]
We are excited to share a guest post by author and actress, Carol Drinkwater. Years ago, I came across Carol's beautifully-written trilogy about her experience buying a Provençal château and olive grove. The Olive Farm book led me to her book, The Olive Route - a first-hand story of the migration of this precious commodity from the Middle East into Europe. [...]
This article was published in Rennaisance Magazine, issue #55. By Shawnie Kelley Southwest France is synonymous with sensuous Mediterranean beaches, hillside vineyards and peaceful hamlets, but upon closer look, the Languedoc’s rugged landscape reveals a turbulent history steeped in religious rebellion, bloody battles and grail legend. This region, historically known as the County of Toulouse, is home [...]
Literature & Libations! Join Discover Cape Cod author and designer, Shawnie Kelley and Sherri Pickett on Friday January 15, 2016 for a Discover Cape Cod happy hour book-signing event at Lomonico's fabulous new downtown restaurant on Gay Street. Shawnie will be on hand signing books and enjoying cocktails with friends from 5:30-7:30. Swing by, pick up a copy [...]
Nantucket Book Festival Join Discover Cape Cod, author Shawnie Kelley and Sherri Pickett at the Nantucket Book Festival which runs June 17-19, 2016. They will be located in the author's tent on Saturday, June 18 from 12:30- 3:30. The book festival is mostly free to the public and held at venues around the island. After the [...]
Around My Farmhouse Table: Tuscan Fazzoletti Pasta Join Shawnie Kelley for a Tuscan travel-inspired cooking class in the beautiful demo kitchen at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany on Thursday, April 21 (6:30-8PM). Drawing inspiration from the rolling hills of Tuscany, this unexpectedly beautiful herb pasta will wow your family and friends. Fazzoletti, loosely [...]
Discover Cape Cod Travel Seminar Join us at Grandview Heights Public Library on Tuesday, April 2 as travel writer and author of ‘Discover Cape Cod,’ Shawnie Kelley recounts the most captivating moments in the history of the Cape. Shawnie shares exciting stories from her recently released book along with a slideshow of beautiful pictures. Come hear [...]
An Early Taste of Spring *FULL* This delectable early spring menu satisfies your post-winter craving for springy green and zingy citrus. Taking advantage of the early spring pea harvest, Shawnie demos a vibrant, aromatic pea soup that's delicious both hot and cold, paired with a salad of Pancetta-wrapped Chevre on Bitter Greens that explodes with [...]
English Country Classics Join Shawnie Kelley for a Downton Abbey-inspired cooking class in the beautiful demo kitchen at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany on Wednesday, March 2 (6:30-8PM). Be whisked away to the rolling hills of southern England during the demonstration of a few English country classics and a discussion of local [...]
Join Shawnie Kelley for a lively couples cooking class in the beautiful demo kitchen at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany on Friday, February 12 (6:30-8PM). Maybe the kids are gone and you have the evening alone or, perhaps, you want to share some private time together in the kitchen. Tonight’s Date Night Dinner will certainly get you cooking in one way or another. Food writer and culinary instructor, Shawnie Kelley shares a few recipes from her current cookbook project, Kissing in the Kitchen: Cook. Kiss. Eat. Love. You do not have to come with a romantic partner, but bring someone special with whom you will enjoy putting together (and eating!) a tasty creation with a paired beverage.
Shawnie whisks you away to the rolling hills of central England with a demo of English country classics and a fascinating historical discussion of British culinary traditions. Learn to make an impressive, meaty, stick-to-the-ribs Cottage Pie paired with a show-stopping Pear, Stilton, and Walnut Salad. Our proper English meal ends deliciously with a Very Berry White Chocolate Bread Pudding.
French Country Brunch: The Winter Edition Join Shawnie Kelley for a travel-inspired cooking class in the beautiful demo kitchen at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany on Saturday, Jan 13. She takes rustic Provençal dishes and gives them a healthy tweak. The French equivalent to brunch, déjeuner is a lighter afternoon meal that often includes [...]
