Good news for public market fans. The Massachusetts Legislature has approved $10 million for a Boston Public Market that will be a hub for locally produced foods from across the region. Governor Deval Patrick, a major foodie himself, signed the bill, which allocates money to plan and build the market. In a simultaneous and supporting development, the Boston Redevelopment Authority funded a companion initiative to locate the market in Boston. My personal thanks to all those private citizens, members of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau, and legislators who worked long and hard so Boston will have a year-round indoor farmers’ market.
You love YouTube; now, in addition to fame and fortune, it can bring you free dessert for life from Finale. In continuing celebration of its 10th anniversary, Finale is asking fans to submit a one-minute (or less) video on what Finale means to them. Videos will be posted on the Finale Web site, and a winner will be chosen by the co-founders of Finale and other members of the Finale team. If you win, for the rest of your years (or as long as Finale is in business), you can saunter into a Finale and waltz out with a plated dessert or a carryout pastry ($5.95 or less) each month. All videos must be posted on YouTube.com; to submit a video to Finale, send the YouTube link to video@finaledesserts.com. Visit finaledesserts.com/dessert-for-life.php for the sweet details. Entry deadline is October 31.
