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Harvest Apple and Banana Muffins

It’s apple picking season in New England. I got home and made some delicious Apple Banana Muffins. Here’s my tip: I always substitute 1/2 cup low fat yogurt for 1/2 stick of margarine.  Every...

Stealing Fatima, a Novel

Stealing Fatima, a Novel

Massachusetts Center for the Book — Stealing Fatima, A MassBook of the Year in Fiction. About the author: Frank X. Gaspar was born and raised in Provincetown, Massachusetts. A Portuguese-American, his paternal grandparents immigrated...

Travessia, A small urban winery in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Travessia, A small urban winery in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hi Everyone, I’ve been recently searching for local  Portuguese Wineries and I found a great one right here in Massachusetts. Travessia, is an urban winery located in New Bedford. Their wines are made from...

Portuguese explorers, traders shaped worlds palate

Portuguese explorers, traders shaped worlds palate

Hi friends, this is a great article…. enjoy it… By Kathy Hunt, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES Sunday, July 4, 2010 Photos click to enlarge Pasteis de Natas Tribune Media Services click to enlarge Clams a...

Zucchini Corn Bread

Hi Friends….It’s zucchini season…. My garden is doing great this year and I hope yours is too. I have a huge bounty of zucchini so I’m sharing my Zucchini Corn Bread Recipe with all...