Photo: Elizabeth Hathaway/PRK
LOCAL TREATS
A Meal and a Movie
Come enjoy a full holiday lunch and a screening of the public television special, Heirloom Thanksgiving, at the Massachusetts State House, Dec. 9. The screening is hosted by Pete & Gerry’s Organics and will be followed by a full lunch of heirloom quiche and salad (prepared by Community Servings), Jim’s Organic coffee, Stonyfield Farm Organic yogurt, and Cookiehead brownies. The event is open to the public, but it’s asked that you RSVP and get your lunch voucher by sending Ken at Peter & Gerry’s an email. (Read PRK’s review of the documentary from last month.)
They’ve Got You Covered
Still wondering what to give whom this holiday? Consider yourself reminded: Eat Boutique has updated their site to feature loads of gift options, festive recipes and information on their Holiday Local Market, begin held this Saturday, Dec. 10.
Decorate a Cookie
This Saturday, Dec. 10, South Shore Savings Bank in South Weymouth will be hosting a cookie decorating event in conjunction with Panera. They supply the yummy materials, you and your kids supply the creative ideas and walk away with a holiday treat. Donations will be accepted on behalf of South Shore Hospital.
Glory Days
The menu of an average college student is typically pretty limited. It is in this spirit that, for one night, only on Dec. 12, the students of Newbury College and Chef Will Gilsen (of EAT resturaunt) will be revamping some old favorites, including altered versions of Spaghetti O’s, Pop Tarts, and the Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich. Click here to relive your college days.
Cheesy Classes
Give the gift of cooking lessons as Formaggio Kitchen offers two speciality cheese-focused classes this month. The first, called the Bold and the Beautiful, is happening Dec. 8 and the second, Cheese 101, is coming up Dec. 14. The Formaggio Kithcen website has the full schedule and information.
Duck, Duck, Goose!
Revisit a sophisticated culinary twist on this childhood game as Chef Daniel Bojoquez invites you to attend his Duck, Duck, Goose themed dinner, Dec. 15, at Sal de Terre in Natick. Feast on a feathered-focus meal, then hear all about Bojoquez’s inspiration for each dish. No running involved. For more info and to RSVP, call 508-650-1800.
Holiday Market
Prepare for your Holiday feasts while supporting local farmers by coming out to the Berkshire Grown Holiday Farmers Markets, this Saturday, Dec. 17, in Great Barrington and Williamstown. Check out their site for everything you need to know.
Swapaholics: Cookie Edition
Bring your best homemade cookies as Boston’s resident swapaholics host a Cookie Swap to benefit pediatric cancer, Dec. 18. Guests will swap and share a variety of holiday-themed cookies while supporting this tremendous cause. All the information can be found here.
NATIONAL BITES
Cooking 2.0
Stop forever trying to store your stack of cookbooks and consider trading them in for a sleek iPad instead: the NYTimes recently reported on a variety of recipe apps to help you make the most of the holiday season.
I’ll have a Viente… Glass of Red Wine?
Looking to pair that grande cappuccino with a glass of white wine? You’re in luck. Starbucks has just announced its new plan to begin serving beer and wine after 2pm. HuffPost Food reports that the coffee conglomerate will test-run their new endeavor in the Chicago area first, before rolling it out to other locations.