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Local Provisions: SanoBe Peanut Butter
by Allison Seidel. Let’s talk peanut butter. The peanut butter is the ultimate base of a PB&J and adds just the right amount of savory flavor to the sweetness of the jelly. For that perfect taste, look no further than SanoBe Peanut Butter. New owners Casey and...
Local Provisions: Sommers’ Bounty Jam & Jelly
by Allison Seidel. For an elevated taste in a PB&J, try Sommers’ Bounty Banana Jam. Seriously, there are very few things that are better than a peanut butter and banana combo. This classic blend of flavors is a balancing act, with the ingredients harmonizing...
Local Provisions: Jammed with Love Jam
by Allison Seidel. Plympton’s Jammed with Love features a variety of distinctive jams. This women-owned business combines tasty ingredients with creativity and expression. The owners have maintained a strong commitment to healthy products, as their jam is gluten-free...
Hearth Artisan Bread
local PROVISIONS Hearth is all about taking fermentation to the heart of what makes great bread truly great. Founded in 2010, this cozy spot (right next door to IndieFerm) has built a loyal following with hand-crafted loaves, bagels, viennoiserie, and more—all mixed,...
Discover Plymouth’s Unique Fermentation Flight Experience
From kombucha to kimchi, Independent Fermentations offers a one-of-a-kind tasting flight celebrating fermented foods and drinks.
Meet the Makers: 314 Forge
Jay Laranjo’s journey into knife-making is a classic tale of turning adversity into opportunity. After a motorcycle accident in 2018 left him sidelined, Jay, a Taunton native, started tinkering in his garage, sparking a passion for crafting knives. What began as a...
Dave’s Pottery, Lakeville
Located just off Route 140 in the picturesque town of Lakeville, you’ll find the cozy home studio of David Kraemer—better known as Dave’s Pottery, where Dave invites you to explore a world of “functional pottery.” A retired special education teacher with over 20 years...
Moonlight Rose Alpaca Farm
Located in Swansea, Massachusetts, Moonlight Rose Alpaca Farm spins the soft fleece of its prize-winning herd into yarns and goods that bring exceptional softness, warmth, and durability. Owner David Rose began his Alpaca journey in 2001, intrigued by an ad he found...
Brockton Spice Company
By Peter Houghton. For over three decades, Brockton Spice Company has been the go-to wholesale manufacturer for restaurants and food service operations seeking the finest spices, herbs, and seasoning blends. Nestled in Brockton, this local business has built a...
Superior Lobster, Marshfield & Sandwich, MA
By Peter Houghton. Superior Lobster is a name that carries serious weight in the local seafood industry. With locations in Marshfield and Sandwich, where hints of salty air from Cape Cod Bay linger on your palate, this family-owned operation is a go-to for...
Land & Sea Provisions, Pembroke
By Peter Houghton. Launched in 2020, this family-run outfit, led by president Fred Casinelli, is like a backstage pass for New England’s top chefs. Their game plan? Hunt down the best ingredients—premium meats, pristine seafood, and specialty items you won’t find just...
Hook to Table : Black Rose Fishing Charters: Fresh Catch, Ready to Cook
There’s something special about eating fish you’ve pulled from the ocean yourself, and Black Rose Fishing Charters in Green Harbor, Marshfield, makes that experience as seamless as it is thrilling. Captain Rich Antonino, who’s been running charters full-time...
The Fermentary, Hanover
Husband and wife team Kevin and Shannon Burke’s recently opened tap room, The Fermentary, is located just off Rt. 123 in Hanover. The Fermentary offers a variety of beer and wine, snacks, and, of course, Hot Sauces. The couple’s focus is on quality ingredients to...
Local Provisions: Brewery 44 & Forty Second Brew Company
Born during the COVID pandemic, Brewery 44, located directly off Route 44 in Carver, is an authentic farmhouse-style brewery. Mike Johnson, the proprietor, indicated that he was “looking for a new opportunity” and “purchased some homebrew equipment.” He started brewing...
Local Provisions: Shoveltown Brewery
Shovel Town Brewery, located in the historic section of Easton, is a microbrewery dedicated to high-quality lagers and ales. It is housed within the historic Ames Shovel Works, a 19th-century iron shovel-manufacturing complex. Shovel Town opened its doors in 2017 and...
Local Provisions: Black Hat Brew Works
Black Hat Brew Works opened its doors in 2015 in the middle of the Scotland Boulevard industrial park in Bridgewater. Paul Mulcahy and his brother Scott first started homebrewing out of a shed in Norton. Time passed, experience was gained, better equipment was...
Local Provisions: Veronica’s Sweetcakes, Marshfield
By Brendan Martin Coyne. If you don’t have the ingredients (or time!) to bake bread or cookies, Veronica’s Sweetcakes in downtown Marshfield has you covered with seasonal-styled cookie decoration kits, which are not only delicious but a fun activity for the kids. Just...
Local Provisions: Rosa’s Food Shoppe, South Easton
By Brendan Martin Coyne. Authentic Italian Foods: Chicken Parmesan Sometimes we have a stormy day that comes as a blessing. All we want to do is watch the wild weather from the confines of our home. Open the freezer, preheat the oven, plop down on the couch, and binge...
Local Provisions: Plimoth Grist Mill, Plymouth
By Brendan Martin Coyne. Before we venture outside, pancakes with local maple syrup are a snow day staple. With the Plimoth Grist Mill so close to many, how can you not take advantage of local, stone-ground flour from a replica of a mill that was built in 1636?...
Local Provisions: The Coffee Shack, Green Harbor Marshfield
By Brendan Martin Coyne. When the weather is blustery, start up the 4-wheel drive and look no further than the Coffee Shack. With some of the freshest homemade donuts and the most flavorful coffee on the South Shore, this is your temporary refuge against the elements....
