COA makes fantastic pho
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover and Westwood Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again at Powisset Farm to join Chef Thi in learning how to make warm, flavorful, satisfying pho. This Vietnamese culinary favorite is typically made with broth, noodles, herbs and a...
Local chef’s culinary journey
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nestled within the town of Dover, MA, lies an area with open fields and an array of beautiful farm houses. Powisset Farms, which has been dated back over 300 years, remains to be an invaluable cultural resource for not only its...
A culinary collaboration at Powisset Farm
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood and Dover Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again this month at Powisset Farm to join Chef Thi in learning how to create spring pasta from Italy. Within this class, COA members made delicious Lemony Asparagus Pasta as...
COA chefs honor Julia Child
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors took to Powisset Farm to celebrate women’s history month and a certain notable culinary figure. Powisset’s Chef Thi regards Julia Child as one of her heroes. As an explanation, Thi let the food do the talking. She guided COA seniors...
COA makes splendid soup at Powisset
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood and Dover seniors recently stopped by Powisset Farm for a lesson on lunch. COA regulars reunited in the kitchen for another highly-requested class. The seniors were eager to prepare fresh soups and learn tips from knowledgeable Chef Thi.
Seniors graze at Powisset Farm class
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
As part of a program jointly arranged by the towns' respective councils on aging, Westwood and Dover seniors recently ventured to Powisset Farm for a class on holiday entertaining with mezze boards. Inspired by recent popularity of charcuterie boards, Mediterranean mezze boards feature fresh veggies,...
Pie’s the limit at Powisset Farm
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Thursday evening, November 3, Powisset Farm held its most recent adult cooking class, during which attendees made two different pies: a pear slab pie (similar in idea to a sheet cake in its ability to feed many) and a peanut pie that had a...