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Family firm with roots in Colonial America makes PPE
The Merrow family of New England have altered their business over the centuries, from a general store to a gunpowder maker to a sewing machine manufacturer to a maker of technical apparel. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the 182-year-old company has shifted gears to increase its production of personal protective equipment (PPE). ...
Honoring Native American History Within Modern Cuisine
Sherry Pocknett, the food and beverage manager at The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center in Mashantucket, Connecticut has some devoted fans. A quick peek at the museum’s Instagram feed reveals Chef Sherry's hearty venison stew, a side of salmon roasting over an open fire, and clam chowder with the comment, “I love Sherry's cooking! ...
Sidestep Newport in Favor of This Quaint Rhode Island Destination
There’s nothing like a trip to change how I see my everyday life. If circumstances permitted, I would travel far, wide and often. It’s great to journey away and experience different sights, smells, tastes and experiences. I return feeling relaxed, renewed, refreshed and with a new appreciation for home. ...
A New Café In Watertown Is Giving Power To The Community
No need to holla! Galit (pronounced “Ga – leet”) Schwartz knows she has something special with her challah. Schwartz is the founder and owner of Power Café , a new café and bakery in Watertown. She takes custom orders for challah — regular, whole wheat or egg free. Jelly donuts, muffins, and more are available too. ...
Get To Know West African Food Around Boston
In the Boston area, it’s not so unusual to eat African food, but it’s often at an Ethiopian restaurant, or maybe Moroccan. Africa is a vast continent. Its true size, according to an interesting comparison, shows that it’s about as big as China, India, the United States, and most of Europe put together. Yet our experience with African foods is often confined to very few countries. It doesn’t have to be this way. Massachusetts is home to many restaurants with roots in West Africa ...
For Classic Holiday Sweets, Head To Rockport
Until recently, Rockport was synonymous with the beach for me. But a free candy-making demonstration was intriguing enough to take a drive up the coast on a rainy and humid autumn morning. The weather is important because, as third generation candy-maker Dan Tuck explained during the demonstration, “moisture impacts candy making.” ...
Our Top South Shore Restaurants
The battle of North Shore vs. South Shore rages on here in Massachusetts. A recent Boston Magazine article comparing the two regions concludes, "You’re either one or the other. And once you make your choice, there’s a good chance you’ll never cross over to the other side."
This ongoing land squabble goes all the way back to colonial times, according to the article. The Pilgrims went to Plymouth; the Puritans went to Salem. Two separate colonies were formed ...
These Kids Can Take The Heat
The culinary team at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School (BP) makes award winning seafood chowder. Taking second place at the 2015 Great Chowder Cook-Off in Newport, Rhode Island was all in a day’s work for these busy students. ...
Dorchester's Daily Table Is More Than A Grocery Store
“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” Hippocrates was on to something when he said that. In order to work well, our bodies and minds need nutritious food. Not that eating should be merely a fueling function. Food should be enjoyed, too, and sometimes even satisfy a decadent craving – I see you, rice pudding! ...
Prison Gardens Grow Food and Skill Sets
The New Garden Society brings horticulture classes to Bridgewater State Hospital.
Over the past two years, eating fresh and local has become much easier at the Conway House, a homeless shelter in Middleborough, Massachusetts, thanks to The New Garden Society—which, according to co-founders Erika Rumbley and Renee Portanova, helps disadvantaged youth and incarcerated adults transform their lives through the art and science of growing plants. “We're building a bridge from state prisons and dete...
Litigation Gone Wild
At the end of the year, we all love a good countdown. So before moving on to the New Year, let's take a look at the top five lawsuits that left us shaking our heads, laughing out loud, or just plain puzzled. ...
The Pros and Cons of Signing Up with Ride Sharing Companies Such as Uber and Lyft
By creating apps that match drivers and riders, companies like Uber and Lyft have pushed the idea of hailing a cab further back into the 20th century. There is a great deal of competition between the two companies, but let’s take a look at them from the perspective of what it’s like to be an Uber partner and driver and a Lyft driver. ...
Know Your Rights: What Does Freedom of Religion Cover?
On the day after Thanksgiving, while some munch on turkey and pie leftovers, others take advantage of Black Friday sales at stores all over the country to finish their Christmas or Hanukkah shopping. Some make plans for Kwanzaa parties or winter solstice celebrations. Others make no plans at all. ...
What You Need to Know Before Renting Your Home on Airbnb
With winter weather here and the holidays just around the corner, those who are lucky enough to be traveling to a beach destination or a ski getaway will probably not keep the good times a secret. People love sharing vacation photos on social media. ...
Counterfeit Goods: What You Can Do to Protect Your Brand
Creating a brand that customers rely on is a major asset for any business. When the brand’s promise is compromised due to counterfeiting, the trust that has been built over years can be hurt in an instant. ...