Two local chefs recently prepared a dinner that was auctioned last summer to benefit Cape Abilities. We are grateful to have such talented, generous chefs as friends and supporters – thank you!
Our butterhead lettuce is gorgeous and plentiful, so come down to Cape Abilities Farm and pick up a head or two for a fresh spring salad. For directions to our farm, click here. The farm stand also has other produce, and carries Gustare oils and vinegars that make a nice pairing by themselves or in [...]
Here’s a wonderful recipe from Toby T. Hill, Executive Chef at Pain D’Avignon in Hyannis and a great friend to Cape Abilities as one of our Champion Chefs. Thanks for sharing, Toby! Chef Hill’s Onion Soup Gratinee Serves 5-6 4 ea. Spanish Onions (Sliced thin) 2 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sachet (Wrapped in [...]
Toby Hill, executive chef at Pain D’Avignon in Hyannis, is one of our Champion Chefs. He has supported Cape Abilities in a number of ways, starting with being a faithful customer of Cape Abilities Farm. You can find Pain D’Avignon breads at Cape Abilities Farm on Route 6A in Dennis. Here’s a wonderful recipe from [...]
Stephen Skelton, Personal Chef Hyannis 774-487-7111 Background: Inspired by a high school cooking class, Stephen earned his culinary degree at Johnson & Wales University and returned to the Cape to launch a career that has included both cooking and dining room management. He currently works at Lyric and Fin. Philosophy: “I make everything fresh, from [...]
Erez Pinhas, Chef/Owner, ABBA 89 Old Colony Way, Orleans 508-255-8144 www.ABBARestaurant.com Background: An Israeli, Erez followed up his first career as a Captain in the parachute unit of the IDF by attending the Dan Culinary School of French Cooking in Tel Aviv. Contemporary Israeli culinary scene is exciting and comprehensive, drawing on ethnic cooking from [...]
John Lowell, East Dennis Oyster Farm 484 Center Street, South Dennis 508-398-3123 www.DennisOysters.com Background: A commercial fisherman for years, John launched the East Dennis Oyster Farm in 2003 with his wife, Stephanie. “We run the business together. We’re a team,” says John, who calls his wife “the looks and the brains of the outfit.” Philosophy: [...]
Florence Lowell, Chef/Owner, Naked Oyster 410 Main Street, Hyannis 508-778-6500 www.NakedOyster.com Background: A native of France, Florence arrived in Texas in the 70’s to attend graduate school. While in school, she also worked as a cook and a sommelier at a French restaurant in Austin. Over the past 30 years she managed, owned, baked, cooked, and catered [...]
Paul Lively, Chef Paul’s Cuisine 2628 Route 6A, Brewster 774-263-2751 http://www.ChefPaulsTruffles.com Background: Renown for his truffles, Chef Paul has created pastries for the Oscar and Grammy awards, and was chosen by Hershey’s Chocolate to create a new cookie recipe. Formerly pastry chef at the Russian Tea Room and the 21 Club, he owns the Chocolate [...]
Our Farm is Open for the Season!
Now it really feels like spring, because Cape Abilities Farm in Dennis and Cape Abilities Farm to Table in Chatham are both open for the season! Cape Abilities Farm, at 458 Route 6A in Dennis, and Cape Abilities Farm to Table, at 193 Main Street in Chatham (in the Old Village on the way to [...]
Cape Abilities Furniture Rescue & Restoration
The latest project here at Cape Abilities is Cape Abilities Furniture Rescue & Restoration, which gives old furniture new life and provides paid employment for some of our participants.What started as a fun project with just a few pieces of cast-off furniture grew into a regular rescue and recycling operation after the finished pieces were brought [...]
Kennedy Gallery Opens at Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop
Here’s one more reason to visit our Consignment & Thrift Shop in Barnstable Village: The shop’s new Kennedy Art Gallery.
Our 5K Walk/Run on Saturday was a huge success, thanks to the hundreds of walkers and runners who came out to participate, their many supporters and our generous sponsors. All of us at Cape Abilities would like to thank everyone who walked, ran, donated, volunteered or supported the event. We are gratified to have such [...]
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