More than a year ago, I tried Country Road House and Berries' strawberry jam at the Capitol Market.

It was delicious, and I always had strawberry picking there on my to-do list in the back of my mind.

So when the newspaper published that the bed & breakfast is opening you-pick strawberries for the season, I headed up with my friend Sam to check it out.

It was a bit rainy on this day, but we had lots of fun making our way up the rows and finding little ripe treasures buried below leaves.

I left with a great bounty - more than I can eat in just a day or two - which is when they're best! Have you been yet?

Red Line Cafe is a sweet cafe with coffee, breakfast and lunch - exactly what we needed on a chilly day.

The pastry case was full of muffins, fritters, croissants and more.

I ordered a latte, as well as a muffin.

And, we took these to the window, sipped on our warm drink while people watching.

Kaitlynn and I headed up to Salem for a day to check it out.

We first stopped at Red's Sandwich Shop, which is a super old and popular restaurant in the area.

Located in the historic London Coffee House cc. 1698 building in quaint Downtown Salem, MA. Offering delicious lunch specials, coffee, salad & soup, breakfast all day and much more! 

We had a seat and looked over the menu. I went for a lobster cake benedict.

Every community has a dedicated donut shop.

In Somerville, the favorite donut shop is Union Square Donuts.

Union Square Donuts is an award-winning donut company with locations in Boston and Somerville, MA, that has spent years perfecting something that others devour in just minutes (or seconds). Our donuts are made fresh, by hand, every single day. We pride ourselves on our commitment to producing the best donuts possible, using high-quality ingredients, an extraordinary attention to detail, and all with a passion that shines through to everything we make. 

These donuts are unlike any other donuts I've tried.

I ordered the Sea Salted Bourbon Caramel - A rich and gooey caramel glaze, topped with sea salt sprinkles, finished with a kick of bourbon.

But look at that interior! It's like airy and light. So neat. Have you been here?

Do you know what time it is? It's time for ice cream.

Christina's Homemade Ice Cream is well-known for their delicious flavors.

I went with salted caramel (obviously) and Kulfi - which is like an Indian ice cream.

Have you been here before?