Thursday, December 8, 2011
Be sure to try these tasty treats as the holidays approach in Westwood.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
The holidays are right around the corner, and now's the perfect time to get started thinking about seasonal recipes - particularly those sweet treats that many enjoy around the holiday season, from pies to cakes to cookies and drinks. Whether it's a special Christmas pie or a unique Chanukah dish, we've rounded up a few items for you to try this month as the holidays approach. Gingerbread Men Ingredients: Directions: Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Gingerbread-Men/Detail.aspx?src=mer692 Classic Potato Latkes Ingredients: Directions: Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/classic-potato-latkes/detail.aspx Christmas Morning Pie Ingredients: Directions: In a bowl, combine sausage and cheese. Place half of mixture in each pastry shell. …
Monday, December 5, 2011
Let us know in the comments section below or send an email to mattp@patch.com with your favorite holiday recipes.
Each week, Westwood Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. With the holidays right around the corner, now's the perfect time to get started thinking about seasonal recipes - particularly those sweet treats that many enjoy around the holiday season, from pies to cakes to cookies and drinks. Whether it's a special Christmas pie or a unique Chanukah dish, we're wondering what it is you like to make the most around this time of year. Let your fellow Westwood Patch readers know by commenting in the section below or send us an email with your thoughts. We’ll feature the best choices in this week’s Patch Picks.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Looking to pull in some floral arrangements for the holidays? Here's who to check out.
December is officially here, and the holidays are in sight. To celebrate this year, you may look to decorate the inside of your home with a variety of floral arrangements. Or maybe you're just looking to host a company party and want to spruce it up with some plant life. Good news - we've got a list of venues to help out. Here are five florists in and around Westwood you can turn to when looking to add some vegetation to your home or office. Westwood Gardens Flower Shop: Located right on High Street, Westwood Gardens has been in business for over 40 years, and provides high-end floral arrangements, as well as contemporary designs. The shop specializes in flowers for special occasions, such as proms and weddings. It does corporate accounts…
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Westwood Gardens Flower Shop
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842 Washington St, Norwood, MA
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Have a favorite florist in town? Let us know by emailing mattp@patch.com or adding comments below.
Each week, Westwood Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. Thanksgiving might be over, but the holidays are right around the corner. And one great way to celebrate the holidays is through a decorative floral arrangement for your home or as a gift to someone you love. So, for this week's Patch Picks, we're wondering where you go for flowers in the Westwood area. Whether it's for that annual poinsettia display or you've got something more elaborate in mind for the holidays, we want to know where you go. Let your fellow Westwood Patch readers know by commenting in the section below or send us an email with …
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Westwood Gardens Flower Shop
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Got a favorite spot to pick out that big old Christmas Tree? Let us know by emailing mattp@patch.com or adding comments below.
Each week, Westwood Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. Thanksgiving is coming on Thursday, and many use the holiday to get thinking about the next round of holidays in December. While some start thinking about their Black Friday plans, others may start looking at different spots to shop for the annual Christmas Tree. Whether it's a small Christmas Tree farm, or a simple stand that aims to raise money for local causes, we're wondering where you like to go each year when shopping for trees in and around Westwood. Let your fellow Westwood Patch readers know by commenting in the section below or send us…
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Stuck on ideas for recipes this coming holiday? Try these out and suggest others in the comments section!
With only one week left until Thanksgiving Day, now's the time to start getting your meal plans in order. But coming up with the right recipe for Thanksgiving dinner might be a challenge, and as such, we're using this week's Patch Picks to highlight a few recipes Westwood residents can try this coming holiday. But rest assured, we'll have more recipes coming over the next week. Below is a sampling of some ideas you can keep in mind moving into Thanksgiving Week. In her most recent post, blogger Robin Wish highlighted two fantastic recipes to try out this Thanksgiving: Cranberry-Orange Sauce This dish is easy to make, can be doubled and freezes well. A modification of a recipe from the Junior League of San Francisco’s cookbook: Popovers …
Monday, November 14, 2011
Got some awesome recipes you'd like to share for Thanksgiving this year? Let us know by emailing mattp@patch.com or adding comments below.
Each week, Westwood Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and now's the time to start getting your meal plans in order. But coming up with the right recipe for Thanksgiving dinner might be a challenge, and as such, we're wondering what residents and chefs in Westwood suggest for meal options. Have a special recipe for a glazed turkey? Know of a great side dish you'd like to share? Let your fellow Westwood Patch readers know by commenting in the section below or send us an email with your favorite recipes for the holiday. We’ll feature the best choices in this …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
From the Westwood Food Pantry to the Westwood Community Chest, there are plenty of avenues to contribute this year.
Looking to help out some local non profit groups in Westwood this holiday season but not sure where to start? We're here to help. From the Westwood Food Pantry to the Westwood Community Chest, there's no shortage of ways to give. Here's a brief roundup of five groups in town residents can help through the winter months, or at any point during the year: Westwood Community Chest: All through November, patrons of High Street Market in Westwood will be able to donate any amount they wish to help struggling families this winter as part of the WCC's "Fill the Chest" campaign. By putting any dollar amount in the little treasure chest at the grocery store's front counter, customers will help a worthy cause and will have their names displayed on …
Monday, November 7, 2011
Do you donate to local food pantries or non profits? Let us know by emailing mattp@patch.com or adding comments below.
Each week, Westwood Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. It's not clear if last week's early winter snow storm was a sign of things to come this winter in Westwood, but one thing's for sure - regardless of the impending winter climate, there are still families in need in and around Westwood. To help, a number of local non profit groups do all they can to help those in need all year round. The winter, though, can be increasingly difficult as temperatures decrease. But there are things residents can do to lend hand. From the Westwood Food Pantry to the Westwood Community Chest, there's no shortage of …
Thursday, November 3, 2011
A look at different ways and places to enjoy the special holiday this year.
Halloween has passed and November is here. That alone means that one of the great holidays of fall is right around the corner - Thanksgiving. The holiday falls on Nov. 24 this year, and will offer another chance for families to gather, sit down for a wide array of food and give thanks and say blessings. Not sure how to plan the day yet? Below are a few ideas of how - and where - to prepare for and celebrate the holiday with style in and around Westwood: Chiara Bistro: Chiara will host a Thanksgiving dinner option from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day; the menu costs $45 for adults and $9 for children. See what's on this year's menu here. Roche Bros. (for catering): Don't feel like cooking? Roche Bros. Catering on Washington Street …
Ashley Jermaine
9:53 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011
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