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Final Days to Order a Pie In The Sky

Thanksgiving is next week and you only have a couple more days to order a pie from Pie in the Sky! Saturday is the deadline.

Here's how it works.

More than 150 of your favorite Boston area chefs and bakers donate their time and talent to bake more than 10,000 apple, pecan, pumpkin, and sweet potato pies. While you can't order a pie from a specific baker, the organizers say, "we assure you that all the pies are made with love."

Hundreds more individuals, community groups, businesses, and social organizations volunteer to sell and distribute those pies.

People, like you, order their holiday dessert through this effort. The money raised is used by Community Servings.

As they say on their webpage, "Each $25 pie you purchase will provide a week's worth of free, home-delivered meals for a man, woman or child in Eastern Massachusetts who is battling a critical illness such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes or MS."

On the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 you pick up your pie at the location you selected when you placed your order. There are more than 40 pick-up sites in the Greater Boston area.

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

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November 15, 2012
Final Days to Order a Pie In The Sky

Thanksgiving is next week and you only have a couple more days to order a pie from Pie in the Sky! Saturday is the deadline.

Here's how it works.

More than 150 of your favorite Boston area chefs and bakers donate their time and talent to bake more than 10,000 apple, pecan, pumpkin, and sweet potato pies. While you can't order a pie from a specific baker, the organizers say, "we assure you that all the pies are made with love."

Hundreds more individuals, community groups, businesses, and social organizations volunteer to sell and distribute those pies.

People, like you, order their holiday dessert through this effort. The money raised is used by Community Servings.

As they say on their webpage, "Each $25 pie you purchase will provide a week's worth of free, home-delivered meals for a man, woman or child in Eastern Massachusetts who is battling a critical illness such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes or MS."

On the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 you pick up your pie at the location you selected when you placed your order. There are more than 40 pick-up sites in the Greater Boston area.

What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

Details:

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

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

November 15, 2012
Final Days to Order a Pie In The Sky

Thanksgiving is next week and you only have a couple more days to order a pie from Pie in the Sky! Saturday is the deadline.

Here's how it works.

More than 150 of your favorite Boston area chefs and bakers donate their time and talent to bake more than 10,000 apple, pecan, pumpkin, and sweet potato pies. While you can't order a pie from a specific baker, the organizers say, "we assure you that all the pies are made with love."

Hundreds more individuals, community groups, businesses, and social organizations volunteer to sell and distribute those pies.

People, like you, order their holiday dessert through this effort. The money raised is used by Community Servings.

As they say on their webpage, "Each $25 pie you purchase will provide a week's worth of free, home-delivered meals for a man, woman or child in Eastern Massachusetts who is battling a critical illness such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes or MS."

On the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 you pick up your pie at the location you selected when you placed your order. There are more than 40 pick-up sites in the Greater Boston area.

What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

Details:

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

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

November 15, 2012
Brookline Winter Farmers’ Market in the Arcade Building, Coolidge Corner
Last Sunday afternoon, we went to the grand opening of the new Brookline Winter Farmers' Market at the Arcade Building on Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner.

Some of our favorite vendors from the town's seasonal outdoor market moved inside this wonderful, 1927 architectural gem for the winter. And, they've given us a reason to get to know the wonderful small businesses that are permanently located in this space. We will be doing a follow up story on the Arcade and its businesses!

One end of the array of vendors was anchored by Stillman's Farm with both produce, eggs, and meat …

… while Silverbrook Farm had their selection of organic food and jams at the other end. That's Chef JJ Gonson from Cuisine en Locale checking one more thing off her shopping list. JJ moved from vendor-to-vendor saying hello to friends, shopping the market, and leaving smiling faces in her wake.

Between the two were vendors with strong followings like Clear Flour Bread, Nella Pasta, Cape Cod Fish Share, Cannistraci Fine Foods, Cook's Farm Orchard, Samira's Homemade, and out of her food truck and warm inside our pal Diane from The Cupcakory!

The team from Clear Flour won best choreography of the day!
Click on any of the small thumbnails to open that photo in this space to get a better feeling for the flavor of this market.

We hope by next week market organizers will have lots of balloons, signs, and perhaps someone dancing in a broccoli suit outside both market entrances to let passersby know what's happening inside. But, in case they don't, here's what you need to help you find it.

The building is at 318 Harvard Street (map) two blocks from the Coolidge Corner MBTA stop on the Green C-line. That's the point were Babcock Street meets Harvard. From the parking lot on Centre Street, in the rear, it has a large mural to help you find your way.

This market is scheduled to operate until June.

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

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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November 14, 2012
Brookline Winter Farmers’ Market in the Arcade Building, Coolidge Corner
Last Sunday afternoon, we went to the grand opening of the new Brookline Winter Farmers' Market at the Arcade Building on Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner.

Some of our favorite vendors from the town's seasonal outdoor market moved inside this wonderful, 1927 architectural gem for the winter. And, they've given us a reason to get to know the wonderful small businesses that are permanently located in this space. We will be doing a follow up story on the Arcade and its businesses!

One end of the array of vendors was anchored by Stillman's Farm with both produce, eggs, and meat …

… while Silverbrook Farm had their selection of organic food and jams at the other end. That's Chef JJ Gonson from Cuisine en Locale checking one more thing off her shopping list. JJ moved from vendor-to-vendor saying hello to friends, shopping the market, and leaving smiling faces in her wake.

Between the two were vendors with strong followings like Clear Flour Bread, Nella Pasta, Cape Cod Fish Share, Cannistraci Fine Foods, Cook's Farm Orchard, Samira's Homemade, and out of her food truck and warm inside our pal Diane from The Cupcakory!

The team from Clear Flour won best choreography of the day!
Click on any of the small thumbnails to open that photo in this space to get a better feeling for the flavor of this market.

We hope by next week market organizers will have lots of balloons, signs, and perhaps someone dancing in a broccoli suit outside both market entrances to let passersby know what's happening inside. But, in case they don't, here's what you need to help you find it.

The building is at 318 Harvard Street (map) two blocks from the Coolidge Corner MBTA stop on the Green C-line. That's the point were Babcock Street meets Harvard. From the parking lot on Centre Street, in the rear, it has a large mural to help you find your way.

This market is scheduled to operate until June.

Related Posts: Click here for more of our Local Food/Farmers' Market coverage.

What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

Details:

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

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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Pain D'Avignon Is at the City Hall Farmers' Market

Seta's Spinach Pie Is Absolutely Delicious!

Where to Find Old Friends Farm Local Ginger

An Italian Take on Pumpkin and Squash
November 14, 2012
Brookline Winter Farmers’ Market in the Arcade Building, Coolidge Corner
Last Sunday afternoon, we went to the grand opening of the new Brookline Winter Farmers' Market at the Arcade Building on Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner.

Some of our favorite vendors from the town's seasonal outdoor market moved inside this wonderful, 1927 architectural gem for the winter. And, they've given us a reason to get to know the wonderful small businesses that are permanently located in this space. We will be doing a follow up story on the Arcade and its businesses!

One end of the array of vendors was anchored by Stillman's Farm with both produce, eggs, and meat …

… while Silverbrook Farm had their selection of organic food and jams at the other end. That's Chef JJ Gonson from Cuisine en Locale checking one more thing off her shopping list. JJ moved from vendor-to-vendor saying hello to friends, shopping the market, and leaving smiling faces in her wake.

Between the two were vendors with strong followings like Clear Flour Bread, Nella Pasta, Cape Cod Fish Share, Cannistraci Fine Foods, Cook's Farm Orchard, Samira's Homemade, and out of her food truck and warm inside our pal Diane from The Cupcakory!

The team from Clear Flour won best choreography of the day!
Click on any of the small thumbnails to open that photo in this space to get a better feeling for the flavor of this market.

We hope by next week market organizers will have lots of balloons, signs, and perhaps someone dancing in a broccoli suit outside both market entrances to let passersby know what's happening inside. But, in case they don't, here's what you need to help you find it.

The building is at 318 Harvard Street (map) two blocks from the Coolidge Corner MBTA stop on the Green C-line. That's the point were Babcock Street meets Harvard. From the parking lot on Centre Street, in the rear, it has a large mural to help you find your way.

This market is scheduled to operate until June.

Related Posts: Click here for more of our Local Food/Farmers' Market coverage.

What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

Details:

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

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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November 14, 2012
2012 Fenway Studios Open House November 3rd & 4th

The Fenway Studios Open House is an event we look forward to each year, and it's happening this weekend. More than 25 members of this not-for-profit artists' cooperative will open their studios, and in some cases their homes, to visitors.

Artist, Robert Baart has been kind enought to keep us informed of happenings around this historically important organization and building. (That's Robert in the photo above.) He recently alerted us to something we are excited to photograph!

"At the Fenway Studios we have just finished a restoration of our magnificent front door. It was a project done by a group of members spearheaded by current president David Lowrey. It's how it looked in 1905 when the Fenway Studios was constructed."

We have our own system for enjoying the open house. Each year we try to concentrate on one or two floors so that we can do more than a quick walk through of each offering. It also allows us to relax and admire the architecture of this treasured building on our annual opportuntity to spend some time inside.

Viewing an artist's work in their studio setting is just one aspect of this event. (And, you really must see these Robert Baart pieces in person – photos could never capture all the subtle nuances.)

Some works are still on easels with the palette and color pots present.

Should you find an artist whose work touches your soul, you are in a place where they can pull a piece from their storage bins that they think you would love.

Event Details:

Who: Fenway Studios

What: Annual Fall Open House for the General Public

Where: 30 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

When: Saturday & Sunday, November 3rd & 4th, 11am-5pm

Cost: FREE

Reservations: Not required.

Parking: Limited street parking (metered) & special rate at a local parking lot.

Nearest MBTA: Hynes (Green line) #1 Bus, #55 Bus

More Open House details: Click here

Related links:

Here's Penny's Gallery of Fenway Studios photos

Here are some photos of the building

Meet Fenway Studio's Artist Nan Hass Feldman

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Post Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

Photography: © 2010 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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November 2, 2012
2012 Fenway Studios Open House November 3rd & 4th

The Fenway Studios Open House is an event we look forward to each year, and it's happening this weekend. More than 25 members of this not-for-profit artists' cooperative will open their studios, and in some cases their homes, to visitors.

Artist, Robert Baart has been kind enought to keep us informed of happenings around this historically important organization and building. (That's Robert in the photo above.) He recently alerted us to something we are excited to photograph!

"At the Fenway Studios we have just finished a restoration of our magnificent front door. It was a project done by a group of members spearheaded by current president David Lowrey. It's how it looked in 1905 when the Fenway Studios was constructed."

We have our own system for enjoying the open house. Each year we try to concentrate on one or two floors so that we can do more than a quick walk through of each offering. It also allows us to relax and admire the architecture of this treasured building on our annual opportuntity to spend some time inside.

Viewing an artist's work in their studio setting is just one aspect of this event. (And, you really must see these Robert Baart pieces in person – photos could never capture all the subtle nuances.)

Some works are still on easels with the palette and color pots present.

Should you find an artist whose work touches your soul, you are in a place where they can pull a piece from their storage bins that they think you would love.

Event Details:

Who: Fenway Studios

What: Annual Fall Open House for the General Public

Where: 30 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

When: Saturday & Sunday, November 3rd & 4th, 11am-5pm

Cost: FREE

Reservations: Not required.

Parking: Limited street parking (metered) & special rate at a local parking lot.

Nearest MBTA: Hynes (Green line) #1 Bus, #55 Bus

More Open House details: Click here

Related links:

Here's Penny's Gallery of Fenway Studios photos

Here are some photos of the building

Meet Fenway Studio's Artist Nan Hass Feldman

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Post Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

Photography: © 2010 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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November 2, 2012
2012 Fenway Studios Open House November 3rd & 4th

The Fenway Studios Open House is an event we look forward to each year, and it's happening this weekend. More than 25 members of this not-for-profit artists' cooperative will open their studios, and in some cases their homes, to visitors.

Artist, Robert Baart has been kind enought to keep us informed of happenings around this historically important organization and building. (That's Robert in the photo above.) He recently alerted us to something we are excited to photograph!

"At the Fenway Studios we have just finished a restoration of our magnificent front door. It was a project done by a group of members spearheaded by current president David Lowrey. It's how it looked in 1905 when the Fenway Studios was constructed."

We have our own system for enjoying the open house. Each year we try to concentrate on one or two floors so that we can do more than a quick walk through of each offering. It also allows us to relax and admire the architecture of this treasured building on our annual opportuntity to spend some time inside.

Viewing an artist's work in their studio setting is just one aspect of this event. (And, you really must see these Robert Baart pieces in person – photos could never capture all the subtle nuances.)

Some works are still on easels with the palette and color pots present.

Should you find an artist whose work touches your soul, you are in a place where they can pull a piece from their storage bins that they think you would love.

Event Details:

Who: Fenway Studios

What: Annual Fall Open House for the General Public

Where: 30 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

When: Saturday & Sunday, November 3rd & 4th, 11am-5pm

Cost: FREE

Reservations: Not required.

Parking: Limited street parking (metered) & special rate at a local parking lot.

Nearest MBTA: Hynes (Green line) #1 Bus, #55 Bus

More Open House details: Click here

Related links:

Here's Penny's Gallery of Fenway Studios photos

Here are some photos of the building

Meet Fenway Studio's Artist Nan Hass Feldman

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Post Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

Photography: © 2010 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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November 2, 2012
Argyle Brut Rosé – a Treat to Greet November!

While we are huge fans of Argyle wines, especially the sparkling varieties, we’ve never treated ourselves to their Rosé until now. What’s our excuse? We have none. Except that we hadn't run into a bottle until a recent visit to the new Urban Grape South End location.

Our only hope of redemption is to spread the word about this 2008 Argyle Brut Rosé as part of our Sparkling Resolution for November.

As longtime Rosé lovers, this Oregon offering is a nice balance of fruit and acidity. Argyle Winery describes the aroma as “complex and delightful.” They point to hints of roses, red berries, and spice with a “super rich” flavor. “The finish is a long … like enjoying the leavings of the best strawberry shortcake you’ve ever enjoyed.”

I was happy just sipping the wine all on its own, but it also matched very well with the charcuterie we added to the mix.

Penny always says, “The sign of a really good Champagne is when you really don’t want it cold!” This sparkling Rosé drank well through all temperatures, especially when it warmed.

Here’s to November! We can’t think of better way to begin a new month. Another glass worthy of a toast to a great winemaker – Argyle’s, Rollin Soles.

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Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

November 1, 2012