What's fresh?
PRODUCE
Did you know.....a personal chef can help you save money, avoid wasted foods, save you 8-10 hours a week and help you feel better? What are you waiting for? Call today and eat better tomorrow.
It's always wine season - visit your local winery today and sample what wines and cheeses all produced locally. Go to www.MassWinery.com to find a winery near you. The Massachusetts Wine and Cheese Trails features 21 Bay State wineries with tasting rooms and 11 local artisan cheesemakers for tours by appointment.
Amazon has a list of the best cookbooks of the year - check them out here!
Crops Seasons:
A farmers market is a great way to enjoy locally grown produce, even if you have a black thumb. Check out one near you! And get ready for lot's of great produce, even in the winter!
http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/farmers_markets.htm
EVENTS
Chef Laura MacDougall is teaching a class in Moroccan cooking with Dover Sherborne Adult Education. Join her on October 19, 2011. Check it out at http://www.doversherborn.org/index.cfm/page/Adult-Education/pid/10536
The MA Chapter of the USPCA participated in the Walk for Hunger May 1, 2011 and raised $1959 to help feed local families. What a glorious day it was, with a 5 member team. Thank you to all who donated and PrintMaster, Norwood for our great team shirts!
We made it! L to R Christine Taylor, Rob Wezwick, Laura MacDougall, Paula Lemay
and Chris Whelan
The MA Chapter of the USPCA had the chance to cook for the ladies at Rosie's Place in Boston Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 thanks to Paula Lemay's Raffle Basket efforts! We had a great time cooking, serving and meeting this extraordinary group of people. What a way for a chef to spend an afternoon.
FINDS
Looking for all natural foods and hard to find ingredients? Check out Good Health Natural Foods in Quincy. Yummy snacks that are good for you! Great selection of teas, groceries, gluten free products and frozen items too. 1617 Hancock Street, Quincy.
Great service and great meat? Go to The Main Course in Canton (at Cobbs Corner) and choose from wonderful fish, meats, cheeses, wines and great sandwiches. They have begun doing wine tastings too, so be sure to ask for their schedule!
Colonial Spirits in Acton, MA is doing delivery services of beer, wine, alcoholic beverages and even ice. Check them out for your next gathering and save a little time http://www.colonialspiritsdelivers.com/
DO GOOD FOR OTHERS
Cookies for Kids With Cancer
Support kids with cancer - Cookies for Kids' Cancer was created to raise awareness of and funds for pediatric cancer research. But it all started with a kid fighting cancer and his parents’ desire to help him andothers. A great fundraiser!Have a cookie and help a child! http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/
Check out www.HugsForHealing.com for a wonderful, local organization helping cancer patients get through their personal battles.
