By Terry Vandewater.
edible SEMA is a hyper-local organization that celebrates the abundance of seasonal food and drink in Southeastern Massachusetts. Our readership area covers over 50 towns and cities in Plymouth, Bristol, and parts of Norfolk Counties. This includes miles upon miles of coastlines, hundreds of farms, and four of the largest cities in Massachusetts. Rural, suburban, urban—there’s something for everyone. edible SEMA embraces the locavore movement, which also encompasses restaurants, bars, food artisans, wineries, and you, the lucky beneficiaries of all this bounty.
There is a lot going on in Southeastern Massachusetts when it comes to the locavore community, and eSEMA wants to share with our readers as many “goings on” as possible. Whether its farms and businesses expanding, moving, or popping up, or those that have been around for a bit but were under our radar or new to us, The Buzz will keep you up to date with locavore news. Though our initial column may seem a little Plymouth- County-heavy, it is our hope that as we build this column, our news items will cover our entire readership area… from coast to coast and everything in between.
So without further delay, we give you The Buzz.
New(Z)2Us
We’ve lived here a long time, so it’s always exciting to find a hidden gem or business that is new to us in eSEMA world and needs to be shared:
Veteran-owned and in business since December 2019, Wellness Croft offers a new twist in the CSA community. Focusing on “plant-based products with purpose,” Wellness Croft, located in Plymouth, is an online farm stand offering monthly freeze-dried fruits subscriptions. All products are from ethical growers in the Northeast and all are processed in the company’s allergen-free facilities. Happy snacking!
Up and running for three years now, Stargazer Hollow Farm in Berkley has been practicing regenerative farming and showcasing its heirloom varieties of vegetables, beautiful flowers, and Indian Runner Duck eggs at select farmers’ markets and CSAs. They also raise other fowl, sheep, and bees, all using earth-friendly methods. Ah, sustainability.
Split Rock Beer Garden & Raw Bar in the center of Cohasset (12 Parking Way) is open for the season and gives customers everything New England—local beer, local oysters, and a family-friendly environment that will make this a destination for all this summer. It’s time to chillax.
Brewster Bar is fast becoming a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Great drinks, friendly staff, and live music on weekends is making this cocktail bar the new hot spot in Plymouth center. Cheers!
Great Moves
Please feel free to email info@ediblesema.com with any ideas or suggestions for The Buzz.
Terry Vandewater likes buzzing around her garden when she’s not editing or writing about ediblesema-land.