River views, our royal era and Cap'n Crunch
I’ve been fully in my ‘enjoy every day’ mode. Which is working most of the time. Monday still catches me with an uppercut here and there 😒
I saw this quote yesterday…"What’s better, the journey or the destination? Neither, it’s the company.”
So any day I get to send this to you, that’s one of my favorite days of the week for sure.
Thanks for being here. Bucks never fails to entertain. Hope you’re enjoying the ride too!
The “free” view
Want river views without taking out a small loan for parking in New Hope? Skip the meters and head to the Scudder Falls Bridge pedestrian walkway.
Park free at the 1719 William Yardley House trailhead and stroll across the bridge. You’ll enjoy waterfront views that are suspiciously similar to the ones people pay premium dollars for upstream.
Summer flavors
Summer tasting menus can be hit or miss. Just like some of my jokes. But this one’s a hit.
OldeStone’s seasonal prix fixe includes halibut with a dill pomegranate vinaigrette and black garlic mashed potatoes. Manages to feel indulgent without the post dinner crash. It’s the New Hope date night you’ve been dreaming of.
It also makes me appreciate chefs. They’re thinking ‘dill pomegranate’ while I was impressed with bottled Mayochup last summer 🤷♀️
Royal vacation era
Believe it or not, Bristol was once the high society vacation destination.
Back in the late 1700s, wealthy colonists flocked to the Bath Mineral Springs to “take the waters”. Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Benjamin Rush even recommended the iron-rich springs as a cure for everything from aching joints to ‘hysteria’ (I imagine for most women going to relax alone did in fact make them less “crazy”).
Imagine telling your boss you needed two weeks off to soak in mineral water? Better have a doctor's note.
For a few glorious decades, Bristol was America’s original “it” spot. Then factories showed up, the springs disappeared and the original influencers moved on.
Cap’n Crunch brunch
If you need a weekend brunch spot with some energy, head to Caleb’s Kitchen in Lahaska. It’s a fantastic BYOB. Just bring your favorite sparkling wine and they’ll supply the fresh squeezed OJ.
Also, just do what I do and skip the standard eggs. The Cap’n Crunch French toast is exactly as loud, crunchy and nostalgic as it sounds.
I don’t pretend to know everything about life but walking off your brunch by the Delaware feels like some kind of answer.
As for me, I’ll be heading to Belmar with the family 🏖️But I’ll be back in time for Tuesday’s dose of positive news.
May your Sunday be as relaxed as me at the shore,
Cait, From Bucks