In this episode of Inn the Wild, Laurie and Jason are back from a few days off to discuss beeps in the night, outdoor dining on Cape Cod, June's upcoming activities, and questions from guests and listeners. The recipe of the week is Half Moons.

Half Moons

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 36

Cookie Ingredients

1 box of vanilla cake mix

1 stick of butter, softened

3 egg whites

¼ cup Greek vanilla bean yogurt

Icing Ingredients

3 c powdered sugar

3 tbsp milk

1 tbsp corn syrup

1 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp cocoa powder

Line baking sheets with parchment.

In a medium bowl, combine all four cookie ingredients and mix with an electric mixer until just combined.

Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop batter onto baking sheets and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool before icing.

Coming all icing ingredients except for cocoa powder. Turn the cookies over to spread icing on the flat bottoms. With a knife or spatula, spread icing on half of each cookie. Once done, add the cocoa powder to the icing bowl and mix to create chocolate icing which will be spread on the second half of each cookie.

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In this episode of Inn the Wild, Laurie and Jason talk about the Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, the latest project at the inn - bedding, Merlin (IYKYK), and more questions from guests and listeners. The recipe of the week is Peanut Butter Balls.

Peanut Butter Balls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 30

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
6 oz chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening

1. Combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla in a bowl. Mix by hand until smooth. Roll into small balls and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

2. Melt chocolate chips and shortening.

3. Using a tooth pick, dip balls into chocolate and place back on cookie sheet. Return to refrigerator for at least 20 minutes while chocolate hardens. They freeze well!

Heritage Museums & Gardens

Merlin Bird ID app (Apple iOS)

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Laurie and Jason are owners of the Captain Freeman Inn on Cape Cod in Brewster, MA since January 2020 (yes, just before COVID!). Combined, they have more than 25 years of hospitality experience which led them to thrive as innkeepers.

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In this episode of Inn The Wild, Laurie and Jason discuss the Daffodil Festival on Nantucket and what to do for a day trip to the island, a new Chatham restaurant, one or two recent unexpected happenings, and an overview of the talented performing arts available during the summer on Cape Cod! The recipe of the week is Almond Cherry Shortbread.
Almond Cherry Shortbread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients:

Nantucket Daffodil Festival

Codo Mexican Kitchen

Cotuit Center for the Arts

Payomet Performing Arts Center

The Cape Playhouse

Cape Cinema

Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival

Cape Cod Jazz & Arts Festival

Falmouth Jazz

We'd love to hear from you!
Email us at innthewild@captainfreemaninn.com
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Laurie and Jason are owners of the Captain Freeman Inn on Cape Cod in Brewster, MA since January 2020 (yes, just before COVID!). Combined, they have more than 25 years of hospitality experience which led them to thrive as innkeepers.

Music by moodmode (Vlad Krotov) and sachinda shehan from Pixabay