Martha Holley-Paquette and Dann Paquette of Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project tried a sample at their Somerville office.

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Martha Holley-Paquette and Dann Paquette of Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project tried a sample at their Somerville office.

Bartender Ben Kweskin poured a glass of Pretty Things beer at The Publick House in Brookline.

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Bartender Ben Kweskin poured a glass of Pretty Things beer at The Publick House in Brookline.

Bottles of Jack D’Or, Saint Botolph’s Town, and Baby Tree are among the offerings from Pretty Things Beer.

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Bottles of Jack D’Or, Saint Botolph’s Town, and Baby Tree are among the offerings from Pretty Things Beer.

Publick House hostess Allie Smith held up a T-shirt from the small Somerville-based Pretty Things, which rents brewery space to make beer.

Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff

Publick House hostess Allie Smith held up a T-shirt from the small Somerville-based Pretty Things, which rents brewery space to make beer.

Beer from the small brewer is available in about 750 locations in the state, and is making inroads in Rhode Island, New York, and Pennsylvania.

David L Ryan ,The Boston Globe

Beer from the small brewer is available in about 750 locations in the state, and is making inroads in Rhode Island, New York, and Pennsylvania.

How Pretty Things Beer became ubiquitous in Boston

Creativity, a bit of clever marketing, and lots of hard work helped distinguish the brewer from dozens of others in the Boston area. By Devra First

Guacamole comes in a number of versions. The best is just avocado, cilantro, salt, and onion.

Dining Out

In Somerville, Painted Burro is raucous, fun, ready to party
Gesine Bullock-Prado, bakery owner, multiple-cookbook author, blogger, and sister of actress Sandra Bullock, offers pastry recipes and tips in “Pie it Forward.’’

Cookbook Review

‘Pie It Forward’ is all about what’s inside a sweet crust

Chef Jamie Oliver to receive Harvard award for food education
Try pan-roasted cod fillets (or another white fish) with potatoes and leeks.

Cooking

Fish with potatoes and leeks and more recipe ideas beyond fish and chips

The timeless combination of fish and potatoes.

Michael Natkin in the How2heroes test kitchen in Cambridge.

Food

Seattle food blogger finds flavors in vegetarian recipes

Michael Natkin, who has published a book of vegetarian recipes based on his food blog, believes in dishes with a range of flavors and textures.

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99 Bottles

3 great Belgian tripels brewed in the Boston area

Americans have gotten really good at brewing Belgian tripels.

“It’s fair to say that every English and American child should at least grow up knowing where food comes from, how it affects their body, how to make 10 meals to save their life.”

Jamie Oliver,  “Naked Chef”

Inside

Chicken with spring vegetables.

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Scariest question a mother can face

Cooking

Sunday Brunch recipes by Betty Rosbottom
Into a deep planter (with a handful of balanced, organic fertilizer) grow golden lemon thyme, curly parsley, chives, creeping rosemary, and Greek oregano; watering is key.

Set a container of fresh herbs in a sunny window

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Food Issue: Rise and Dine
Chicken salad in spring greens with lemony dressing.

Food

8 recipes to celebrate

Recipe for Cinnamon-sugar scones
James Reed coated pastries before placing in the oven. He makes homemade ketchup and toaster pastries at home.

food

Homemade vs. store-bought

Restaurateur finds big success with small details

Travel

10 Maine restaurants where veggies reign
Sea to You Sushi of Brookine catered a sushi and sake reception before the showing of “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” in Belmont.

Japanese food porn in ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ documentary

Globe magazine

Dim sum’s delights

Seasonal recipes

Barley salad with asparagus and sugar snap peas by Jean Kressy.

Recipe for barley salad with asparagus, sugar snap peas, and lemon dressing

Barley salad with asparagus, sugar snap peas, and lemon dressing.

Dining out

Dining Out

Guacamole comes in a number of versions. The best is just avocado, cilantro, salt, and onion.

In Somerville, Painted Burro is raucous, fun, ready to party

More upscale Mexican restaurants? In Davis Square, the Painted Burro shows Somerville has an appetite for tacos and tequila.

Cheap eats

Cheap Eats

Bunsreng Sok at the stove at Thmor Da.

At Thmor Da, vibrant Cambodian flavors in Revere

A cozy restaurant just blocks from Revere Beach is happily making introductions.

Short orders

D.J. Lawton holding an Ianwich sandwich at Roast Beast, which he opened last year.

Roast Beast offers medium-rare beef sandwiches

Last year D.J. Lawton opened Roast Beast, a tiny spot in the basement of an Allston apartment building.

Sunday supper & more

Baked tofu.

Start with baked tofu, end with vegetarian banh mi

Sunday Supper & More: Baked tofu with a vegetable stir fry on Sunday, then tofu banh mi the second day.

Craft cocktail craze

Drinks Special

The craft of mixing has made a unique Boston bar culture

This winter, four places showcasing cocktails opened in Boston at essentially the same time: the Hawthorne, Brick & Mortar, Saloon, and backbar. The city has turned into a hub for craft cocktails.

Nutrition and fitness

globe magazine | Perspective

Why is Boston so obsessed with exercise?

Boston is Health Nut, USA. As symptoms of exercise obsession go, the Boston Marathon is just the beginning.

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The cover for the May 20 2012 issue

Best beaches guide for New England
The cover for the May 13 2012 issue

Things to do in and around Boston this week
The cover for the May 6 2012 issue

Homes for sale for $250,000, $500,000, $750,000, and $1 million
The cover for the April 29 2012 issue

Dying wishes expected to be decided on November ballot