Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen this Gate around Boston.
Here are some hints:
Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.
As you may have noticed, we've been enjoying an apple-a-day as part of our afternoon pick-me-up snack.
(For more on this, see our post, Fruit Plates Are Our Favorite Afternoon Snacks.)
With the first of the season local apples appearing at farmers markets and farm stands, we are trying to add apple varieties to our daily fare.
Meet the Zestar, a relatively new early variety we picked up from Foppema's Farm at the Copley Square farmers market. The farm describes it as, "crisp, sweet, & tangy." It was a hit with Penny because she likes tart apples. Ed loves sweet, but while it was not as honeyed as he likes, he did admit it was, "… not tart enough to make you pucker."
Here it is sliced and ready to eat. This variety seems to brown rather quickly so cutting it in this manner, keeping the pieces together with the cut side down on the plate, will protect the cut surfaces of the largest segments.
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino
As you may have noticed, we've been enjoying an apple-a-day as part of our afternoon pick-me-up snack.
(For more on this, see our post, Fruit Plates Are Our Favorite Afternoon Snacks.)
With the first of the season local apples appearing at farmers markets and farm stands, we are trying to add apple varieties to our daily fare.
Meet the Zestar, a relatively new early variety we picked up from Foppema's Farm at the Copley Square farmers market. The farm describes it as, "crisp, sweet, & tangy." It was a hit with Penny because she likes tart apples. Ed loves sweet, but while it was not as honeyed as he likes, he did admit it was, "… not tart enough to make you pucker."
Here it is sliced and ready to eat. This variety seems to brown rather quickly so cutting it in this manner, keeping the pieces together with the cut side down on the plate, will protect the cut surfaces of the largest segments.
What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino
This resident must have experience appealing parking tickets and doesn't want to do it again!
"A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works."
William E. ("Bill") Vaughan (1915 – 1977)
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2017 Penny Cherubino
This resident must have experience appealing parking tickets and doesn't want to do it again!
"A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works."
William E. ("Bill") Vaughan (1915 – 1977)
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We all have favorite forms of recreation with our dogs. Ours happens to be long walks on a beach and seaside vacations. But, we realize that for some of you, a long hike or camping in a the woods is the way to go. Knowing that, we’ve done some research on that topic and will share what we’ve learned.
Occasionally, friends can tempt us to take a quick walk in the woods. However this was at Halibut Point where we knew our beloved ocean views were just a few steps away.
Are Dogs Welcome?
The first task is to locate hiking trails where dogs are welcome. When people ask about this, we always point them to the Trustees of Reservations. They have clear guidelines on their website www.thetrustees.org where you can select "Dog Walking" after choosing options on this page to help you choose a place where you and your dog are welcome.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation (DCR) has made a start on helping residents find dog-friendly spots in the state’s park system. They now have one webpage that outlines the dos and don’ts for enjoying state property with your dog. Unfortunately the don’ts and “no dogs allowed” list is far longer than the places where we are welcome.
For those of us in the Boston area, the list of places where dogs are NOT allowed, on or off leash, include: City Square Park in Charlestown, Boston Harbor Islands, DCR buildings (administrative offices, visitor centers, restrooms), all DCR playgrounds, all DCR parking areas and all DCR coastal beaches and designated swimming areas of inland beaches from May 1 through September 15, unless otherwise posted.
The look of total enjoyment on Gunner’s face is reason enough for a day in the woods. (Photo courtesy of http://indirectimages.weebly.com/)
The basic rules of dog etiquette: keeping your dog under your control even if off leash; picking up dog waste; preventing your dog from harassing people, wildlife, or other dogs; and doing as little damage to the area as possible will serve you well in woodlands.
You will also have to check specific rules for the property you visit. Some trails may be open to your dog while others are not, and there may be special date restrictions or wildlife warnings. For example, the Blue Hills Reservation comes up on many searches for dog-friendly hiking in Massachusetts. Before you go, you should be aware that the state site map warns, "The reservation boasts a rich variety of plants and animals, including several rare and endangered species, such as the Timber rattlesnake and Eastern copperhead found nowhere else in the Boston area."
Naturally you’ll want to be sure you and your dog are healthy and up-to-date on disease prevention before you set off on a woody adventure. You’ll also want to make frequent and complete checks for ticks along the way.
Since you may be away from resources, you should add a few dog specific items like self-adhering bandages
Here again we recommend turning to the Trustees. They even have a smartphone app to keep information about your destination in the palm of your hand. You can begin by finding properties near you via GPS.
Suppose you choose World’s End in Hingham to visit. The overview page on the app has a paw print to show that dog walking is allowed.
You can get directions to the location by car or public transportation, other activities the site offers, details on facilities, and a description of the place. Finally, you can pull up a map of the trails. It’s everything you need for a great adventure with your pup right on your phone.
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino
(Adapted for BostonZest from one of our City Paws newspaper columns.)
We all have favorite forms of recreation with our dogs. Ours happens to be long walks on a beach and seaside vacations. But, we realize that for some of you, a long hike or camping in a the woods is the way to go. Knowing that, we’ve done some research on that topic and will share what we’ve learned.
Occasionally, friends can tempt us to take a quick walk in the woods. However this was at Halibut Point where we knew our beloved ocean views were just a few steps away.
Are Dogs Welcome?
The first task is to locate hiking trails where dogs are welcome. When people ask about this, we always point them to the Trustees of Reservations. They have clear guidelines on their website www.thetrustees.org where you can select "Dog Walking" after choosing options on this page to help you choose a place where you and your dog are welcome.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation (DCR) has made a start on helping residents find dog-friendly spots in the state’s park system. They now have one webpage that outlines the dos and don’ts for enjoying state property with your dog. Unfortunately the don’ts and “no dogs allowed” list is far longer than the places where we are welcome.
For those of us in the Boston area, the list of places where dogs are NOT allowed, on or off leash, include: City Square Park in Charlestown, Boston Harbor Islands, DCR buildings (administrative offices, visitor centers, restrooms), all DCR playgrounds, all DCR parking areas and all DCR coastal beaches and designated swimming areas of inland beaches from May 1 through September 15, unless otherwise posted.
The look of total enjoyment on Gunner’s face is reason enough for a day in the woods. (Photo courtesy of http://indirectimages.weebly.com/)
The basic rules of dog etiquette: keeping your dog under your control even if off leash; picking up dog waste; preventing your dog from harassing people, wildlife, or other dogs; and doing as little damage to the area as possible will serve you well in woodlands.
You will also have to check specific rules for the property you visit. Some trails may be open to your dog while others are not, and there may be special date restrictions or wildlife warnings. For example, the Blue Hills Reservation comes up on many searches for dog-friendly hiking in Massachusetts. Before you go, you should be aware that the state site map warns, "The reservation boasts a rich variety of plants and animals, including several rare and endangered species, such as the Timber rattlesnake and Eastern copperhead found nowhere else in the Boston area."
Naturally you’ll want to be sure you and your dog are healthy and up-to-date on disease prevention before you set off on a woody adventure. You’ll also want to make frequent and complete checks for ticks along the way.
Since you may be away from resources, you should add a few dog specific items like self-adhering bandages
Here again we recommend turning to the Trustees. They even have a smartphone app to keep information about your destination in the palm of your hand. You can begin by finding properties near you via GPS.
Suppose you choose World’s End in Hingham to visit. The overview page on the app has a paw print to show that dog walking is allowed.
You can get directions to the location by car or public transportation, other activities the site offers, details on facilities, and a description of the place. Finally, you can pull up a map of the trails. It’s everything you need for a great adventure with your pup right on your phone.
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
Thanks to everyone who Hops over to Amazon
Details:
Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino
(Adapted for BostonZest from one of our City Paws newspaper columns.)
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is more than just our choice for healthcare when we aren't feeling well. It has become our resource for information and programs to stay healthy. A recent article on what you can do to maintain good brain health was important enough for us to share as our Friday Link, this week.
Most of you who take the time to read a site like BostonZest are already doing a lot of things suggested here. Many of the tips have to do with leading a healthy lifestyle. But we want to make you aware of this research center, the Institute for Brain Health, at MGH should you fall into one of the groups that are the focus of their work.
They describe the Institute for Brain Health as,
"An initiative conceived by experts from across the neurosciences, the Institute for Brain Health serves two groups of patients: those at high risk for brain disease and those who are highly motivated to preserve brain function. Our patients gain access to all of the clinical neurosciences at Mass General, as well as our therapists, nutritionists and clinicians from the Benson Henry Institute.
Should you, or someone you care about, need these services, we can attest to the great care and programs provided by the experts at MGH.
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is more than just our choice for healthcare when we aren't feeling well. It has become our resource for information and programs to stay healthy. A recent article on what you can do to maintain good brain health was important enough for us to share as our Friday Link, this week.
Most of you who take the time to read a site like BostonZest are already doing a lot of things suggested here. Many of the tips have to do with leading a healthy lifestyle. But we want to make you aware of this research center, the Institute for Brain Health, at MGH should you fall into one of the groups that are the focus of their work.
They describe the Institute for Brain Health as,
"An initiative conceived by experts from across the neurosciences, the Institute for Brain Health serves two groups of patients: those at high risk for brain disease and those who are highly motivated to preserve brain function. Our patients gain access to all of the clinical neurosciences at Mass General, as well as our therapists, nutritionists and clinicians from the Benson Henry Institute.
Should you, or someone you care about, need these services, we can attest to the great care and programs provided by the experts at MGH.
Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Remember to click over to Amazon
Details:
Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino
Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen this stone wall around Boston.
Here are some hints:
Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.