February 21, 2024

Quahog is a universal term for any hard shell clam. Perhaps you are familiar with littleneck clams and cherry stone clams, which also fall under the general term of quahog.I imagine the word quahog probably comes from the indigenous Wampanoag language. The Wampanoag people lived happily on Cape Cod for ...

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Quahogging on Cape Cod | How to Get Started
November 26, 2023

Lauren Collins Fall is the season for rich sauces made for crusty bread to sop it all up, which is right up my alley. This creamy, tangy and very flavorful sauce is made with a few simple ingredients, some of which you might already have, and even better, it takes ...

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How to Make Coconut Sweet Chili Mussels
July 31, 2023

The month of August is a great time to harvest sea clams, and in this video we'll do it with our barehands!Before you go sea clamming, just be sure to check the local regulations for the town in which you'll be harvesting the clams. ...

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How to Snorkel for Sea Clams in Cape Cod Bay
July 30, 2023

In today's recipe, succulent, delicate and meaty scallops are transformed into little pieces of candy. The scallops are seared and glazed, then served up with savory Carolina rice, with quick-cooking collards and bacon.  Good luck saving any for leftovers! I don't suspect many of you will be heading out scalloping ...

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How to Make Sweet Chili Scallops with Collards & Bacon
July 19, 2023

This article was originally published on August 14th, 2021.Last night I went blue crabbing with My Fishing Cape Cod member John D. Silva. John has been involved with My Fishing Cape Cod since I started the website back in 2011.You might recognize John from the articles and forum posts he's ...

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How to Catch & Cook Blue Crabs
May 29, 2023

Lobster fishing has been entrenched in our history for centuries. In colonial times, it was seen as peasant food made for the lower class citizens. That notion has shifted dramatically since those times. Lobster is now one of the staple seafoods across the country and we’re lucky to have such ...

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Getting Started With Recreational Lobstering
May 21, 2023

Years ago when I would visit my parents in South Carolina, there was one restaurant that we absolutely loved - Bin 112. Located in the little town of Greer, it was the best place I had ever eaten.Every time we went, I would always order the mussels appetizer, and to ...

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How to Make Mussels with Roasted Plum Tomatoes & White Wine
April 26, 2023

This article was originally published in May of 2020. I figured now would be a good time to re-publish, because squid will soon be arriving off the Cape!Over the past week on Cape Cod we've enjoyed some sunny warm days, but we've also had some snow flurries!Nevertheless the action with ...

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How To Catch Squid On Cape Cod
March 12, 2023

If you live on Cape Cod (or anywhere in New England for that matter) then there is a good chance that lobster is a quintessential part of your life.  This classic lobster mac & cheese recipe uses a mixture of sharp cheddar and nutty gruyere. You might be thinking this ...

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Classic Lobster Mac & Cheese
February 5, 2023

I had been thinking about this recipe for months, and when I finally decided to give it a try, I literally jumped for joy and had to call my Mom immediately.  It was so good! This creamy New England clam chowder dip is a unique appetizer that would be great ...

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How to Make a Creamy New England Clam Chowder Dip
November 3, 2022

This article was originally published on November 13th, 2016. It was just a little past sunrise as I was standing in 53 degree water that was up to the top of my chest waders, with a strong wind blowing and rain starting to come down in a torrent.I couldn’t help but ...

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Oystering Cape Cod | How To Get Started
July 26, 2022

This article was originally published during the summer of 2021.​ Growing up on the Cape I was always influenced by the water. I spent my childhood with a fishing rod in my hands. In 2015 I finally decided to get my captain's license and give chartering a shot. Right out ...

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Watch Out For Oyster Farms!