Boston Restaurants Who Source Locally

I honor of the Boston Local Food Festival taking place Sunday, September 17th on The Greeway I wanted to highlight some of my favorite Boston restaurants that partner with local farms and fisheries and feature their products on their menus. By featuring local products these restaurants have menus that change seasonally and their ingredients are … Continue reading Boston Restaurants Who Source Locally

Boston Local Food Festival: Community Servings

Today I want to tell you about Community Servings.     Based out of Jamaica Plain, Community Servings is a meal delivery service for those who are home bound due to life threatening illness such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis and lupus. Preparing and delivering 9,600 lunches and dinners each week to over 920 different homes they … Continue reading Boston Local Food Festival: Community Servings

Boston Local Food Festival: Effie’s Homemade

Ever heard of oatcakes? I hadn't either until I learned about Effie's Homemade!  These all-natural cracker/biscuits get their flavor from using high quality ingredients that are simply prepared.     The women behind Effie's Homemade  are Joan MacIsaac and Irene Costello. Friends for over 30 years they started out with their first company, Ruby Chard Cooking Classes, … Continue reading Boston Local Food Festival: Effie’s Homemade