Archives: November 2009

The Light Fantastic

Lamps and lamp shades made by artisans are a great way to add light and beauty while supporting the local arts community.Many things come together to set the mood in a room. Paint choices, furniture styles, carpeting versus hardwood, drapes, and many other details, both small and large, all contribute to whether a room is cozy, formal or anywhere in…

Letters to the Editor

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November Food for Thought: Enjoying Pomegranates

Take advantage of National Pomegranate Month — November. Starting to show up in New England grocery stores this time of year, the under-utilized, mostly decorative, ancient pomegranate. The pomegranate season runs from late September to mid-January. The variety you’ll probably see in the store is called Wonderful, grown mostly in California. Generally speaking, this variety is popular for juicing. One…