Thanksgiving

Strings in the Parlor

Celebrate hearth and home on a candlelit tour of this colonial salt water farm in Ipswich Massachusetts

Step back in time and be inspired by the nightscape at a 17th century saltwater farm. Stroll through the house, lit by candlelight, and imagine life in colonial days. This Open House is offered in conjunction with Ipswich is First...Period, a community celebration of 17th century architecture, and an homage to hearth, home and the celebration of Thanksgiving. A quartet will fill the halls with period music.

When: 
Friday, November 18, 2016 5:30-7pm
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Make & Take Your Own Pie!

Make your own pie at Russell Orchard, then bring it home to enjoy.

Russell Orchards in Ipswich invites you to come make a pie and take it with you!  As part of Ipswich is First...Period, celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with this fun hands-on activitiy.  The farm will provide the fixins and you'll make your own apple pie. Bake at home now or later (freezes great up to a year!).

When: 
Weekends, November 12-20, 2016 11am-3pm
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ECGA Thanksgiving Walk in Dogtown

Hike the trails of Dogtown in Rockport, MA on Thanksgiving Day with ECGA

Hike up an appetite on Thanksgiving Day with the Essex County Greenbelt Association!  Join ECGA's Eric Hutchins for a FREE guided walk on moderate terrain along the trails of Dogtown! All are welcome, incluiding dogs. Meet at the parking lot of You do not have access to view this node in Rockport, Massachusetts.  Dress for the weater and wear shoes appropriate for hiking.

When: 
Thursday, November 26, 2015 8-10am
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Cooking from the Winter Pantry

Cook from your pantry with these 'Appleton Cooks' recipes at the Trustees of Res

Are you in a cooking rut and out of ideas for daily dinners?  This class will inspire creativity for preparing great family dishes, last-minute meals, and hearty comfort foods using the basic staples found in your very own cupboards! We promise you will walk away feeling ready to cook again, with many recipes to guide you. We will sit down at the end of class and enjoy a full meal together.

When: 
Thursday, February 6, 2014 6-9PM
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Tarts, Three Ways

Learn all about tarts from a master baker at the Trustees Appleton Farms in Ipsw

Jackie King, co-owner of A&J King Artisan Bakers in Salem, will show you the basics of tart production and assembly using three distinct methods. Based on the recipes and techniques outlined in her new book, Baking by Hand, participants will create three tarts from start to finish—to bring home or eat right away! This class is perfect for the aspiring pastry chef, sweet lover, or home cook. Join us for this inspiring workshop, then stop by the Appleton Farms Dairy Store to pick up your own copy of Baking by Hand.

When: 
Sunday, February 2, 2014 1-4 PM
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104.9 FM & Open Door Food Drive

North Shore 104.9 is  teaming up with Senator Bruce Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, and The Open Door for a one-day Food Drive Extravaganza on Saturday, November 23rd! We will be broadcasting at Market Basket in Gloucester with Charlie Curtis live on the scene from 11 am to 1 pm. Drop by with food donations at any three Gloucester locations participating in the Food Drive:

When: 
Saturday, November 23, 2013 11am-1pm

Holiday Harvest Dinner at Appleton Farms

Learn to cook some holiday favorites like a pro from a pro at Appleton Farms!

The holidays are just around the corner, and soon you’ll be planning your family’s holiday feasts. Join us and learn how to serve up a hearty holiday dinner that your family with want you to recreate year after year! Some possible offerings include: Curried Pumpkin Soup, Crown Roast of Pork with Sausage Walnut Stuffing & Bacon-Laced Gravy, Sautéed Apple Slices with Spiced Sweet Potato Purée, and Raspberry Almond Torte.

When: 
Saturday, November 16, 2013 12-3 PM
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