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L-R: Left to right: Matthew, Cindy, Jarrod, James and Patrick Rhodes

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Cranberries have been enjoyed for centuries as a holiday tradition, emblematic of New England and its history. But thanks to the vigorous efforts of Cape Cod Select, this tasty product is now consumed year-round for its flavor and health benefits, building the company a growing global clientele.

“As more people have become aware of the availability of our frozen product we’ve experienced much greater distribution and double-digit growth every year,” says Cindy Rhodes, Owner and CEO of Cape Cod Select. “As people have become aware of the health benefits they have started using our frozen cranberries for smoothies and juices, as well as cooking, baking, sauces, and jarring.” Thanks to Rhodes’ determination, Cape Cod Select’s cranberry products are more popular than ever and show no signs of slowing. Based in Carver, in the heart of “Cranberry country,” Cape Cod Select earned a respected reputation in the 1940s when the Rhodes family began farming at the Edgewood Bogs. But in 2009 Cindy Rhodes saw a marketing niche – she wanted people to recognize that cranberries weren’t only a “holiday fruit” enjoyed during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Within two years, Cape Cod Select began seeing its products on the shelves of Whole Foods Markets and Shaw’s markets. But Rhodes’ success story had only begun – today Cape Cod Select has a nationwide base, and is also being exported to the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Cindy Rhodes says that people appreciate the “versatility” of the cranberry, in addition to its health benefits. Boasting the slogan, “Cranberries for All Seasons,” this brand of fresh frozen fruit has made Cape Cod Select one of the top producers of cranberries in Massachusetts. The company has expanded its market reach with its seasonal gift boxes and other items, including a line of five specialty packages that make for unique seasonal gifts. Available from late October through December, the line of gift boxes and items sells out each year. Included on the company’s website, they feature a Cranberry Comfort Gift Box, a Cranberry Pesto Pasta Recipe Box, a Decorated Wooden Gift Box, a Chutney & Sauce Recipe Gift Box, and a Cranberry Breakfast Gift Box. Cape Cod Select will also be offering jars of Cranberry Chutney, new to their lineup this year. For more details and ordering, these gift boxes and items can be viewed at the website, capecodselect.com. The gifts are ideal for the person on your holiday list who “has everything.” “These gifts are probably something they’ve never received before,” Rhodes says. “They’re carefully curated and will be valued for years to come.” Although Cape Cod Select has strong year-round sales numbers, their peak season for market sales is January, February, and March. “It took some convincing to get the ball rolling with our first couple of retail markets. They thought cranberries are only sold from October to December,” says Patrick Rhodes, Brand Manager for Cape Cod Select. “We were able to make them realize that people are

Boasting the slogan, “Cranberries for All Seasons,” this brand of fresh frozen fruit has made Cape Cod Select one of the top producers of cranberries in Massachusetts.

enjoying cranberries and finding them useful outside of the holidays. Once the markets put us on their shelves they realized that people were in fact buying them year-round.” And that means that customers are consistently looking for food ideas that involve cranberries. Cape Cod Select’s website includes multiple recipes for their fruit, including Cranberry Turkey Chili, their famous Cranberry Squares, Power Berry Crisp, and many smoothie recipes. Cranberries have been described as a “superfood,” with multiple health benefits. According to a WebMD article published last September, cranberries

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This well-known restaurant and ban- cardiovascular health, all while benefiting quet facility overlooking Laurel Lake the digestive system and helping to stop usually packs them in for a large buffet cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. on Thanksgiving Day. The menu typical- “Cape Cod Select will continue to grow ly includes traditional turkey dinner with as more consumers are seeking out Paul’s stuffing, butternut squash, prime healthy options for their diets,” Rhodes rib, ham, and much more. The restaurant says. “We will expand our line to create has been offering dine-in and takeout, unique items for the health-conscious including its locally famous corned beef consumer, adapting and adjusting as the and cabbage, for 50 years. Here’s a pro- world changes.” tip: if you can’t wait until Thanksgiving for For more information visit a roast turkey dinner, you don’t have to – capecodselect.com. it’s on the regular menu.

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This favorite restaurant and function facility sits on the waterfront overlooking the busy fishing port. But if fish isn’t your thing on traditional turkey day, be sure to keep watch for their holiday offerings. Last year, Merrill’s served up turkey and prime rib, all the sides like apple sage stuffing, and sweet corn and polenta ravioli, plus pies galore.

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The Pasta House served up a spread 1 Bag Slaw (Cabbage, Kale, Carrots) last year that included turkey dinner, ham 1 Tsp Garlic Powder dinner, fillet mignon, braised1 Tsp Onion Powder short rib, and more. Currently, pickup and delivery 6 Slices Crispy Bacon (Chopped Into is available from the regular menu, includ Bits) ing their apple cider sangria to go. We’ll 4 Green Onions (White & Green just have to wait and see what they dream Parts Chopped) up for Thanksgiving. Salt & Pepper

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1955 on the historic wharf that dates to the 1700s, isn’t all about summer. Last year they served up a feast of turkey, roast prime rib, sausage stuffing, and more. The restaurant currently offers dine-in and takeout, including some oven-ready dishes like seafood casserole and stuffed lobster. White’s of Westport 66 State Road, Westport 508-675-7185 shop.lafrancehospitality.com

White’s has been offering family-style takeout and curbside meals pickup for months, so when Turkey Day comes around, it’s a good bet they’ll have a handle (or rather a drumstick) on that too. Currently, the restaurant is offering meal packages and platters like its “Taste of New England” that comes with chowder, quahogs and clam cakes or its Italian package of salad, lasagna, meatballs and breadsticks. Both meals serve six. Also available are dinner-for-two meal packs like fish and chips, lobster rolls, bourbon beef tips, and even kid-sized pasta and meatballs for two. With more than 60 Slaw years in the hospitality industry, White’s 1. In a small bowl combine greek is accustomed to cooking for a crowd. yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice and stir until blended. Pumpkin 2. In a large bowl combine slaw, green onion, and bacon bits. Old-Fashioned 3. Pour greek yogurt dressing over slaw mixture and toss to combine. First you’ll need to concoct cinnamon syrup. Mix ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, Add salt and pepper to taste. 4. Refrigerate until later. and a three-inch cinnamon stick in a Shrimp small pan. Bring it just to a boil, turn off 1. Prep shrimp by cleaning, rinsing the heat and let it cool. Remove the and drying with a paper towel then cinnamon stick and discard or use it to add salt and pepper. garnish the cocktail if you like. The syr-2. In a large skillet heat 2 Tbsp olive up will last for three weeks in the fridge. oil. Sear shrimp over high heat, on To make the cocktail, fill a shakone side. Flip and spoon cranberry er halfway with ice. Combine ¼ cup maple glaze over shrimp. Continue pumpkin puree with three ounces to cook for 1 minute or until shrimp is bourbon, two ounces maple syrup, ¼ opaque and firm. ounce cinnamon syrup, one ounce or3. Remove from heat. Keep reserved ange liqueur, and two glaze for topping tacos. dashes orange bitters. Shake well. To Assemble Tacos Fill two old fashSpoon slaw into tortillas, add shrimp ioned glasses with and add a little more glaze and top ice, pour in the with smoked Gouda cheese. strained cocktail Servingand garnish with a Serve while shrimp is hot. You can twist of orange peel heat tortillas to help prevent splitting. and a cherry.

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