Gustare Oils & Vinegars

05/31/2026

We need pop up on ACK

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Over 1,000 beehives adopted!

05/30/2026

Sign up is now open for our next nutritious prepared meal distribution in Hyannis - next Thursday, June 4th.

If you know someone who could use a cooked meal - here's the details

Sign up via TEXT: (no phone calls please) 508-348-9777 with first name and # of meals you need.

SIGN-UP Deadline: Tuesday, June 2nd at 2PM
PICK-UP: Thursday, June 4th..
PLACE: Hyannis Youth and Community Center
TIME: 4:30 - 5:30 PM drive through format

Thanks to the many hands & volunteers putting in the work to prepare these meals.

Edible Cape Cod
CapeCod.com
Ocean 104.7
99.9 the Q
Cape Media News
American Culinary Federation Of Cape Cod

The Cape and Islands United Way

Barnstable Police School Resource Officer Unit
Mid Cape Cod Community Page
Mid-Cape Worship Center
South Shore Early Education

05/13/2026

Italian Baked Onions

This is one of those old Italian side dishes that proves onions can be more than a background ingredient. Bake them slowly with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs, and they turn sweet, soft, golden, and almost creamy inside.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45–60 minutes
Total time: about 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 large yellow onions, white onions, or red onions
3–4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1–2 teaspoons dried oregano, or a few fresh thyme/rosemary leaves
1–2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, optional
1–2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, optional
A splash of white wine or water, optional if the pan gets dry

Equipment

Baking dish
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Small spoon
Aluminum foil
Pastry brush or spoon
Oven

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Peel the onions, then cut them in half from top to bottom. Trim just a little from the root end, but don’t remove too much. Keeping part of the root helps the onion halves stay together while baking.

Place the onions cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle them generously with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, and oregano or herbs. Use your fingers or a spoon to push a little oil and seasoning between the onion layers (that’s where the flavor sneaks in).

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the onions start to soften. At this stage they should smell sweet and look slightly translucent, but they won’t be deeply browned yet.

Remove the foil, spoon some of the pan juices back over the onions, and continue baking uncovered for another 15–25 minutes. The tops should become golden and the centers should be very tender. If the pan looks dry, add a small splash of white wine or water.

For a richer finish, sprinkle the onions with breadcrumbs and Parmesan or Pecorino during the last 10 minutes of baking. Let the topping turn lightly golden, not burnt.

Serve warm or at room temperature. These are beautiful next to roasted meat, grilled chicken, fish, sausages, potatoes, or even on toasted bread.

Tips

Use onions that are similar in size so they cook evenly.

Red onions become sweeter and softer, while yellow onions give a deeper classic flavor.

Don’t rush the baking. The sweetness comes from slow softening.

Cover first, then uncover to brown.

A little cheese and breadcrumbs make it more rustic and satisfying.

Storage

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm, or serve at room temperature with a drizzle of olive oil.

05/12/2026

A new season calls for new hours🌞🌷We’re now open daily from 10am-5pm for all your gourmet pantry needs.

Stop by and see us at 400 Main Street in Chatham. Don’t forget we have parking!

05/09/2026

Happy Mother's Day to our many, many lovely moms shopping with us since 2009

05/09/2026

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05/06/2026

Proud supporters of WCAI-FM and The Splendid Table

Thank you to Susan Dominus / The New York Times for this thoughtful (and funny) shoutout! It's true: We're nerds about food.