Happy almost Thanksgiving, everyone! We adore this time of year because it’s the kick-off to so many good things, like an afternoon spent making Thanksgiving pies. This fun, family tradition includes making one apple pie, one pumpkin pie and a new-to-us pie. This decadent, chocolate pecan pie began as a new-to-us recipe and quickly rose to the level of family …
Kettle Cove
After two back-to-back travel weekends, our family decided to start a new summer tradition: Saturday morning breakfasts at a local beach. DP packed hard-boiled eggs, coffee, juice, croissants, and homemade strawberry jam. By 9:00 a.m., all of us were in bathing suits and ready to go. We decided to visit one of our favorite spots: Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth. …
Wallingford’s Fruit House & Lake Auburn
A fall trip to Wallingford’s Fruit House in Auburn is a Cute Potato family tradition, dating back to when DP was a wee lad. The space has changed over the years—there’s a big, backyard play area, a farm store brimming with toys and food gifts, and more cars in the parking lot. We go to the orchard to buy apples …
Spring Tea Party
Signs of spring are all around—the lawn has reappeared, the birds are singing and our boots are covered in mud. Recently, CP#1 and #2 celebrated spring’s arrival with good friends. A festive table, chocolate cupcakes and tea with honey were all it took to bring joy to this troupe on a rainy day. Oh and a few fun costumes, too. …