A peek inside “The Plymouth Cookbook, Recipes from America’s Hometown,” 2020 Edition Written by Maria Allen Photography and Restaurant Profiles by Louisa Clerici While dining out for breakfast one morning in early 2018, two friends from Plymouth hatched a delicious plan to create a cookbook filled with recipes from their favorite local restaurants. Vanessa Moore, … Read more
Local interior designers embrace dramatic patterns and colors to create memorable powder rooms. Written by Noelle Barbosa Powder rooms have long been a playground for interior designers. From vibrant wallpaper and bold paint colors to stylish lighting and accessories, these pocket-size spaces allow for limitless creativity and maximum drama. Here are a few South Shore … Read more
Massachusetts’ bog-born industry fuels its economy Written by Brian Wick, Executive Director, Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association Nestled within the towns and villages of Southeastern Massachusetts are more than 13,000 acres of cranberry bogs and 60,000 acres of total land holdings that together comprise the region’s vibrant cranberry industry. These bogs are the workplaces of … Read more
Plymouth Philharmonic Explores Plymouth’s Journey—through Music Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Denise Maccaferri Fittingly, for the town-wide commemoration of Plymouth 400, the Phil will be focusing on the journey, of both the natives and the settlers—before, during, and after the fateful arrival of the Pilgrims in December 1620. Throughout this quadricentennial year, the … Read more
By Maria Allen Photography by Kevin Depathy Some of the best photography is serendipitous—capturing the unexpected beauty of a moment in time. It is for this reason that Kevin Depathy likes to keep a camera on him wherever he goes. Born and raised in Plymouth, Depathy has always enjoyed photography, but started taking his hobby … Read more
Genealogy buffs discover family ties to Mayflower passengers. Written by Dave Kindy | Photography by Derrick Zellmann Are you a Pilgrim? A descendant, that is. Odds are you might be. An estimated 35 million people worldwide can claim that their ancestors sailed aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Many Americans are able to trace their … Read more
Artisans from both sides of the Atlantic come together to create works inspired by the Mayflower voyage. Written by Lisa Cavanaugh Michelle Erickson Ceramist Michelle Erickson is a scholar and celebrated ceramist whose work involves deep research into historical techniques. This interest was sparked early on by her exposure to Native American, Asian, British, and … Read more
Archaeologists uncover evidence of the early Pilgrim settlement By Dave Kindy Photography courtesy of David Landon If there was a holy grail in Plymouth, this would be it. Last summer, archaeologist David Landon and his team found what they believe to be evidence of the palisade wall that surrounded the settlement and first fort of … Read more
By Maria Allen The ultimate summertime tote has arrived, thanks to the ingenuity of oyster farmer Brooke Lovett, manager of Rocky Nook Oyster Farm in Kingston. Made from durable aquaculture materials, The Oyster Bag is both stylish and sustainable. “Everything that goes into making the bags is used on our farm, from the mesh we use … Read more
10 tips for living your best life in an upside-down world By Maria Allen During times of elevated stress, it is easy for basic elements of wellness—healthy eating, exercise and sleep—to fall through the cracks. This is certainly true during a global pandemic. Whether you spent the last couple months socially isolating, attempting to homeschool … Read more
Living near the base of the Blue Hills in Milton, perfumer Sandy Carr has always had an appreciation for the natural beauty found in New England. After many explorations of the verdant wooded trails near her home, as well as bloom-filled city gardens and sandy beaches on the South Shore, she set out to create … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardship for people around the world, including here on the South Shore, but it is heartwarming to know that there are individuals and organizations working tirelessly to help our community rise and thrive during this difficult time. We recently teamed up with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce to recognize … Read more