Seniors enjoyed a pizza party and a visit from St. John's students in honor of Valentine's Day.
The Council on Aging hosted a Valentine's Day pizza party this Tuesday for seniors to socialize and celebrate the holiday with friends. The highlight of the day was a visit from first graders from St. John's who shared Valentine cards with the seniors.
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Chocolate is healthy! At least some types are, so here's a little information about chocolate's health benefits and where to get that healthy stuff in Canton.
Chocolate is a staple of Valentine's Day, and for good reason. It's a sinfully sweet treat, of course, but it also contains flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that has been shown to have health benefits for the very target of Cupid's arrow—the heart. But not all chocolate products are created equal: they can vary wildly in flavonoid content, fat and calories, and quality of ingredients. So how can you be sure you're expressing your love with the most healthful chocolate option? According to dietitian Gloria Tsang, many products you might find in the chocolates section of your grocery store or gift shop have much more sugar and fat than real chocolate. "It's always a good idea to stick to real chocolate rather than candies and bars with …
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Children made sweet treats and cards at the Village Toy Shop.
Children created Valentine's Day cards, decorated cookies and played during the Village Toy Shop's special Valentine's Day Party last week. Tots and tykes from around town came out to participate in the special-themed story and activity time in Cobb's Corner.
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Hilliards House of Candy in Cobb's Corner has everything you need to feed your sweet tooth, or your Valentine's.
Third generation in a beloved and historical area landmark, Judy Hilliard McCarthy feels fortunate to be part of the Hilliard’s heritage, and to be able to pass it on to her children. Hilliards House of Candy's own unique family recipes are a tradition here in Cobb's Corner. They are a name Canton knows and a place where families keep coming. Originally founded in 1924, the family opened an Easton shop 50 years ago and in 2003, that busy location maxed out. “It got so busy, especially during the holidays;” they knew they had to do something. Hilliard McCarthy said the family thought the Village Shoppes was such a nice area, and offered convenience for their Canton, Stoughton, and Sharon area customers. Canton welcomed Hilliards when they …
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Why not take advantage of Center Field's Valentine's Dinner special any night this weekend?
When is the last time you were able to get away from it all and go out for a night with just your significant other? If date nights have been far and few between, it is time to change that. In honor of Valentine's Day, this week's Great Escape is for all the couples out there looking for a good Valentine's Day special. If a big, fancy, expensive crowded restaurant is not your scene, then look no further. Center Field's Restaurant is featuring a $29.95 special for dinner for two which includes soup or salad, choice of entree and dessert. At $15 per person, that's a great local deal for a night out. Entree choices include Prime Rib, Pecan Encrusted Salmon, Apple and Cranberry stuffed Chicken, and Fettucini Carbonara, just to name a few. …
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Some Valentine's Day activities for your little ones.
This weekly Wednesday column is set up to give you an assortment of things-to-do for families and we appreciate your feedback on these suggestions. If you would like to add your own events, just enter them into our Patch calendar of events or place them in the comments box. It is February and many of us are looking for a cure for the winter doldrums; here are five kid-friendly activities to get you out of the house and into the fresh air. Have fun! Valentine’s Day Party The Village Toy Shop is hosting a party in honor of Valentine’s Day on Thursday, February 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You will be able to create your own holiday cards, play games and decorate festive cookies. Please RSVP to 781-821-9374 or vtscanton@verizon.net New …
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Need a simple recipe that is sure to please chocoholics young and old this Valentine's Day?
It’s about that time, parents–Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Ah, yes the wondrous day is filled with candy hearts, chocolate, roses and Hallmark greeting cards filled with sweet sentiments. Maybe you will make dinner reservations at a nice restaurant with your significant other or maybe you will be tearing your hair out when your child shares with you at the last moment that you need to buy a couple dozen cheesy Valentine cards for him or her to pass out at school the very next day. At our house, we try to do a couple low-key homemade things to celebrate in our own way and not spend a lot of money. After all, the sentiment behind the day is showing your love and what better way than to make a little something? In past years, I’…
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Marsha Rabinovitz
12:15 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
I BELIEVE THAT HILLIARDS IN EASTON HAS THE MOST DELICIOUS ICE CREAM SINCE BAILEY'S IN BOSTON....SURE i'M SHOWING MY AGE, BUT BAILEY'S WAS THE BEST AND HILLIARDS IS 2ND TO THEM.... more ›