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Simple recipes for a romantic dinner for two. Story and recipes by Sarah MacDonald Photography and styling by Kate Rogan Lemon Herb Sea Bass with Heirloom Tomato Risotto Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels and Prosciutto Flatbread Espresso Chocolate Tart Lemon Herb Black Sea Bass with Heirloom Tomato Risotto Ingredients 1 whole black sea bass, filleted 1/2 lemon, juiced … Read more
Simple recipes for a romantic dinner for two. Story and recipes by Sarah MacDonald Photography and styling by Kate Rogan Bruschetta on a Toasted Garlic Ciabatta Spaghetti Carbonara with Crispy Sage Affogato with Biscotti Bruschetta on a Toasted Garlic Ciabatta Ingredients 1/2 loaf of ciabatta bread 2 cloves of garlic, peeled 1/2 cup of olive oil 4 … Read more
A new Pembroke restaurant puts a fresh spin on Italian cuisine. By Maria Allen Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Anyone who has traveled to Florence, Italy, will immediately recognize the wall-sized photograph of the Ponte Vecchio that wraps around the dining room at Osteria Vivo in Pembroke. If visitors were to judge a book by its … Read more
A creative renovation transforms a master suite while improving access to an artisan workshop. By Kathleen McKenna Photography by Danielle Robertson It all started with access—or rather, lack of it. When Joyce and Russell Weiner moved to Hingham in 2019, they knew they wanted to make a few updates to their Cape-style home. A talented … Read more
A costume maker whose career has spanned theater, film and television, Brooke Stanton’s career has included building fantastical creatures for films like Star Wars The Phantom Menace, as well as creating costumes for countless live theater performances across the country. When theaters across the country shut in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Pembroke resident found … Read more
Simple recipes for a romantic dinner for two. Story and recipes by Sarah MacDonald Photography and styling by Kate Rogan Gougères Steak Frites with Compound Butter Tarte Aux Pommes Gougeres Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons 1 teaspoon of Kosher Salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large … Read more
Writer Laura DeSisto’s recently published memoir “Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and Storms’’ is an inspiring story of self-discovery. We recently chatted with the Cohasset author to find out more about her creative process and hear how learning to scuba dive brought her a sense of peace and a new lust for life. Q: What inspired you … Read more
While many people make New Year’s resolutions to better themselves in some way, some people dare to dream bigger. Such was the case with the Burgess family of Cohasset, whose family goal to help clean up local beaches helped spark a movement. Sarah and Phil Burgess are British expats who moved from England to Cohasset … Read more
A distinctive contemporary home blends seamlessly with the Duxbury landscape. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Michael J Lee Photography Nestled into a sloping hillside along the tidal salt marshes of Duxbury’s Back River, the street-side façade of this newly constructed custom home appears like a single-story residence. Upon further inspection, however, the house reveals … Read more
A Hingham couple’s designer bedding brand is both beautiful and built for everyday living. By Maria Allen Photography by Kate Rogan The average person will spend close to one third of their lifetime sleeping. For Hingham residents Abi and Joanna Sood, this is more than just an intriguing statistic–it’s a motivating factor that helps drive … Read more
“Why shouldn’t we embrace and celebrate how chaotic it is being a mom? I believe we should, and I also believe we should have one heck of a time while doing it!”— Gina Kirk, owner of Mom Life Must Haves Being a mom is both fantastic and exhausting–and sometimes you just want to shout it … Read more
Director and Curator of Museum Gardens and Landscapes at Plimoth Patuxet Museums By Maria Allen Photography by Jack Foley Spring is a particularly busy time of year for the horticultural team at Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, as preparations are made for the museum’s April opening and Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale. Heading up … Read more