Category: People

  • A Columbus Day Salute to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park

    This is the perfect day to give a round of applause and a pat on the back to the volunteers who make up The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. 

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    This waterfront gem wouldn't be the welcoming and attractive part of the city that it is without the efforts of this group. The next time you enjoy the park consider making a small donation of your time or money to the all-volunteer group that makes it a better place.

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  • Seta’s Spinach Pie Is Absolutely Delicious!

    One of our regular Copley Farmers' Market stops is at the Seta's Mediterranean Foods stand. It's fun to chat with Chef Seta Dakessian and trade cooking tips and ideas.

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    Recently, we added a slice of spinach pie to our order. Now, it's a new favorite and we'll be having it for lunch on market days. As always Seta has taken a classic item, made it with the freshest local ingredients, seasoned it perfectly, cooked it just right, and made it her own. 

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    The ingredient list looks long, but if you read carefully it's really just spinach, feta, and onion, seasoned with some lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper that's baked in phyllo. In Seta's hands this turns into a lovely lunch. 

    You can find Seta's Mediterranean Foods at the following farmers' markets:

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Seta’s Spinach Pie Is Absolutely Delicious!

    One of our regular Copley Farmers' Market stops is at the Seta's Mediterranean Foods stand. It's fun to chat with Chef Seta Dakessian and trade cooking tips and ideas.

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    Recently, we added a slice of spinach pie to our order. Now, it's a new favorite and we'll be having it for lunch on market days. As always Seta has taken a classic item, made it with the freshest local ingredients, seasoned it perfectly, cooked it just right, and made it her own. 

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    The ingredient list looks long, but if you read carefully it's really just spinach, feta, and onion, seasoned with some lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper that's baked in phyllo. In Seta's hands this turns into a lovely lunch. 

    You can find Seta's Mediterranean Foods at the following farmers' markets:

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    What's on your fall shopping list? Click here for fall season savings over at Amazon.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Seta’s Spinach Pie Is Absolutely Delicious!

    One of our regular Copley Farmers' Market stops is at the Seta's Mediterranean Foods stand. It's fun to chat with Chef Seta Dakessian and trade cooking tips and ideas.

    DSC_8007 - Version 22012-09-13-seta's -spinach-pie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino (1)

    Recently, we added a slice of spinach pie to our order. Now, it's a new favorite and we'll be having it for lunch on market days. As always Seta has taken a classic item, made it with the freshest local ingredients, seasoned it perfectly, cooked it just right, and made it her own. 

    DSC_7993 - Version 22012-09-13-seta's -spinach-pie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The ingredient list looks long, but if you read carefully it's really just spinach, feta, and onion, seasoned with some lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper that's baked in phyllo. In Seta's hands this turns into a lovely lunch. 

    You can find Seta's Mediterranean Foods at the following farmers' markets:

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't  cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your fall shopping list? Click here for fall season savings over at Amazon.

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    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Parasols Are Poppin’ up All Over…

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    Parasols, or sun umbrellas, are popping up all over Boston. This woman carries hers with grace and style on Newbury Street. They may not be trending as a fashion accessory quite yet, but they are a very smart way to protect your skin from harmful rays.

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    This woman was using hers to shield her book and computer screen.

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    Here's someone skipping home with a parasol in one hand and a bouquet in the other. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Parasols Are Poppin’ up All Over…

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    Parasols, or sun umbrellas, are popping up all over Boston. This woman carries hers with grace and style on Newbury Street. They may not be trending as a fashion accessory quite yet, but they are a very smart way to protect your skin from harmful rays.

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    This woman was using hers to shield her book and computer screen.

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    Here's someone skipping home with a parasol in one hand and a bouquet in the other. 

    What's on your Summer Fun shopping list? If you're looking for Sun Umbrellas, Amazon has them. And, shopping there from here will help support this site!

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Ye Olde Clover Tavern on Boston Common

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    The Clover Food Lab truck near the Brewer Fountain Plaza on Boston Common is attracting customers from many eras!  

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  • Dragon Boat Weekend in Photos!

    The Boston Dragon Boat Festival participants could not have imagined a better weekend than this one. And, we were very happy to have had two perfect days to capture photos for an upcoming project.

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    The time trials used to determine the seed order for the final races were held on Saturday. It was fun to watch the boats set up, start, and the teamwork onboard each dragon boat. We also enjoyed seeing the pre-race workouts and coaching. And, the people who are part of this sport. 

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    On Saturday, we walked back to Boston with Sheryl Mendlinger a member of the Wellness Warriors team. You'll see a lot of this crew and their pink boat in the photos. They won our hears and our cheers!

    "It’s a cancer team for men & women– all cancers. And, we paddle on the Charles River,” Sheryl told us. “It’s just phenomenal! It’s one thing having to go through cancer, it’s another thing being on a team where you’re out there and you feel physically alive again.”

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    Sunday was race day and the day of a culture festival on the banks of the Charles. It's an event that we highly recommend. And, if you're looking for a new obsession in life, we recommend dragon boats. The looks on the faces of almost everyone taking part in this sport make you want to try it. 

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    Here are the photos from the Saturday time trials.

    Here are the photos from Sunday, Race day with a few of our favorites from the festival.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino, all rights reserved. Use requires written permission.

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  • Edible Boston Summer 2012 Issue is Out!

    Just as I look forward to the local food each new season brings my way, I look forward to the new issue of Edible Boston for each quarter of the year. The new issue is out and is our Friday Link, today.

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    This is your alert to start looking forward to the Summer 2012 issue available at most of the local businesses that support this great publication with their advertising.

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    When my preview issue arrived, the first article I read was "Seta's Rules to Cook By," a feature on Chef Seta Dakessian. Many of you know her from her Seta's Mediterranean Foods stands at farmers' markets around Boston. You'll learn about Seta's background, food philosophy, and some of the rules this farm-to-fork chef sets for herself to achieve the wonderful balance you find in her food.

    Publisher Ilene Bezahler said of this, her 25th issue, "I think it has solidified my transition from a magazine about food to a magazine about people and food. Food is the common denominator, of course, but the exploration into who produces our food, who has access to local food and where to find it seems to be as important as whether it tastes good or, for that matter, is good for us."

    Also in this issue, you'll learn about: "Earth Mothers," a cover story on young female farmers; Everett's Nanobreweries; Feeding Boston, the growth of Boston Organics; and many more features, plus the tasty tidbits supplied by the regular columns.

    How do you say thank you to a publisher like Ilene Bezahler and her remarkably talented team?

    May I suggest that you: let their sponsors know you saw them in the magazine, grab an extra copy and get it to someone else who cares about supporting the local food movement. And, if you have a blog, twitter account, or facebook page, that you write about them, link to them, follow them, retweet their tweets, like them on Facebook, and in general, spread the word about this great asset to our community.

    And, to be sure you never miss an issue, you can subscribe over on their website!

    You can also buy the Edible cookbook! Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Artwork: Courtesy of Edible Boston

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  • Made by Hand, a Handcrafted Friday Link

    The upcoming, juried exhibition, “Made by Hand: a celebration of exceptional work from the North Bennet Street School” is our Friday link.

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    We never cease to be enthralled by the work that comes from the students and alumni of this Boston treasure and look forward to seeing this collection of hand-made objects painstakingly crafted by the school’s students and alumni– from elegant furniture and one-of-a-kind musical instruments to exquisite jewelry and ornate hand-bound books. 

    Here's a sneak preview they have shared with us! In the photos below (left to right) are:

    • Handmade pendant by Laurie Berezin, NBSS ‘11
    • Handmade fiddle by David Golber, NBSS ‘98
    • Decorative bench by Jerry deRham, NBSS ‘83
    • Hand-bound book cover by Kevin Sheby, NBSS ‘13
    • Grandfather clock by Juan Pablo Blanco, NBSS ’12 
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    • What: Made by Hand: a celebration of exceptional work from the North Bennet Street School
    • Where: Main Lobby, 125 High Street, Boston MA  (map)       
    • When: Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 18, 2012
    • Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily. 
    • Admission: Free
    • Handicap Access: Yes
    • Reservations: Not required.
    • Nearest parking: 125 High Street garage. Limited street parking (metered).
    • Nearest T stop: South Station (Red line)
    • More Information about the show: 617-227-0155 or see the online page.

    If you clicked over to the North Bennet Street School site, it may have made you think that you'd like to learn a new skill or give someone you love the chance to explore the life-changing opportunities inside those walls. 

    Here are some books to inspire you to do just that, at any age!

    It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: HOW TO CREATE YOUR SECOND LIFE AT ANY AGE

    The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One

    The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World

      

    Details:

    North Bennet Street School

    39 N Bennet St.
    Boston, MA 02113-1914 (map & reviews)
    (617) 227-0155

     
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino 
    Photography: Courtesy of the North Bennet Street School

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