FERN VALLEY MARKET
8/2/2025
| DEBBIE GARDNER
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It started out as a simple idea. The owners of Fern Valley Farms wanted a storefront on the main thoroughfare of Wilbraham where they could sell apples from their orchard.
They didn’t expect their wish to come true, or for it to become a showcase for dozens of locally produced products from farms and ba
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SISU WELLNESS CENTER
8/2/2025
| HOPE MURRAY TREMBLAY
Natasha Perrone has practiced reiki and reflexology in the Northampton and Easthampton area for over 15 years. Recognizing the need for a relaxing space for people to rejuvenate, Perrone opened Sisu Wellness Center in Easthampton in June 2023 and found the need for wellness and healing is growing.
“It w
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WICKED GOOD TREATS BY ELAINE
8/2/2025
| DEBBIE GARDNER
Candy has always been Elaine Shepard’s creative outlet.
“I used to make treats with my kids, we made lollipops to take to people’s houses, chocolate straws, things like that,” the owner of Wicked Good Treats by Elaine shared.
“People always said I should sell them,”
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AVOCADO TOAST WITH TOMATO JAM AND CHILIES
2025-08-02
| NATE BLAIS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
2 slices of good bread1 avocado1 native tomato1 chili pepper1/2 a lemon1 tbsp honey1 tsp salt1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper2 tbsp olive oil
HOW YOU'LL MAKE IT
Start by making your tomato jam &mda
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
2025-08-02
| Lauren LeBel
The smell of fresh produce fills the air, as the sound of music is heard beyond the chatter of vendors and patrons.
Vibrant and neutral-colored floral bouquets attract the eye, while the different samples of baked goods, cheeses and ciders are what really pull the crowd in.
From sterling silver jewel
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