Wendy’s Super Easy Super Bowl Guacamole Ingredients: 1 bag of ripe avocados (4) from Trader Joe’s 1 container of fresh salsa from Trader Joe’s (spiciness dependent on your taste) 1 – 3 large cloves or garlic pressed or finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 bag of tortilla chips (I like multigrain) Directions: Peel and pit avocados. Mash the avocados in a non-metal bowl (if one or more of them seems a wee bit under ripe, chop that/those instead of mashing). Drain the fresh salsa well (I usually use the lid to squish it down and just pour the liquid into the sink) and add it to the mashed …

It has been 39 years since the Boston Bruins sipped from Lord Stanley's Cup. Thirty-nine years since fans celebrated in the Hub a hockey championship. Thirty-nine years since Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Gerry Cheevers and Johnny Bucyk took turns hoisting the Cup in childish joy.  OK, you get the point, it has been a long time since this city celebrated a hockey championship and 21 years since the Bruins even played for a title. Flash forward to just after 8 p.m. Wednesday night and the Bruins will take the ice against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals - four wins away …

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.  This feature provides lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. This week we present the best summer barbecue recipes and tips. Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken: From one of our Norwood Patch bloggers - 3/4 cups low-fat plain yogurt, …

Cinco de Mayo, which translates into the fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Pueblo on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo also has roots in the American Civil War. During the war, Mexicans and other Latinos living in California created the holiday to celebrate and support the cause of freedom and democracy. Today, the holiday is celebrated as a way of honoring Mexican culture and heritage. Here are a few Medfield Patch picks on where to celebrate. 1. Qdoba Mexican Grill at Patriot Place. If you don't have a long period time to fully …

Thursday is Cinco de Mayo, a true sign that spring is here. But another sign that warmth is here is Mother's Day - which takes place on Sunday, May 8. In that light, we're wondering how you're going to celebrate. How will you honor your mother this year? Check back this Thursday, when we'll highlight the top five on Patch Picks. Be sure to leave your comments below or e-mail jeremie.smith@patch.com so your responses are included in the "Patch Picks." Medfield Patch's "Patch Picks" is a column that highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, …

Nicholas Christies Day Spa 77 North Street, Medfield- (508)-242-9727 This month's special at the Nicholas Christies Day Spa in Medfield is a citrus spa pedicure. Start off by soaking you feet in citrus salts while having your nails filed, trimmed, and smoothed. Next up is a citrus mask and a leg and foot massage. Sherborn Day Spa 24 North Main Street- (508)-650-1111 The Sherborn Day Spa offers a number of relaxing services including, parsley and cucumber treatment, peaches and cream facials, glycolic body smoothing peels, wine infusion wraps, mimosa pedicures, and glycolic pedicures.   Tropez…

Our new weekly feature called "Patch Picks"highlights contributor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off,  dining, recipes and more.  Find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find ideas for everything from Sunday brunch to great bars, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks, yummy food and more.  Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. St. Patrick’s Day is today, which commemorates Ireland’s beloved patron saint…

Everwood Day Camp in Sharon: There will be an open house this coming Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn about the summer camp offerings for activities including arts and crafts, archery, sports, boating, dance, pioneering and more. Mansfield Park & Recreation Department: Non-residential registrations for Summer Camp will be accepted starting Monday, April 11. Camp begins July 5 and runs for eight weeks to Aug. 26. Camp serves children ages 5 to 12, with Leader in Training and Counselor in Training programs for 13 to 16 year-olds who have previously attended camp. For more information or…

Librarians around the area gave us their picks for books to read on Read Across America Day for both children and adults: 1. The Lost Hero, by Rick Riordan, for adults 2. Wonderland by Tommy Kovac, for adults. 3. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss, for children.  4. Shoe-la-la! by Karen Beaumont, for children. 5. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood, for Children. What are your top five books to read? Tell us in the comments.

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, nights out, kids party places, parks and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Patch picked out the "best eateries" in Medfield. Don't see your favorite? Comment on what you think belongs in our list…