Meet the Confectioner Behind Hebert's Chocolate

Hebert Candies makes thousands of pieces of candy every year, and Tom Reed makes sure all goes according to plan.

With Easter just around the corner, Tom Reed mixes science, art and cooking while he oversees the chocolate-making operation at Hebert Candies in Shrewsbury.  He was trained in the old-school candy making tradition as a child. Reed learned the art of making toffee, fudge and caramel by hand and he has been doing it that way ever since.  Reed says the most rewarding part of his job is seeing his customers enjoy his product.  "I love my job," Reed said. "My most rewarding time is when I'm done making and I get to go on the floor and people bite into something and say 'this is the best thing I've ever tasted.'" 

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Looking for the Perfect Easter Wine?

Austin Liquors Store Manager John Hannum shares his suggestions.

Many families are preparing for Easter dinner, and may wonder which wines would complement it. Austin Liquors Store Manager John Hannum shares his suggestions. The list includes Beaujolais Villages, Kreuznacher Kronenberg Riesling Spatlese, Bearboat Russian Pinot Noir, Aveledia Vinho Verde and Cortijo Tinto. Enjoy!

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POLL: Less Than Half in MA Consider Themselves Religious; Do You?

A recent poll shows Massachusetts up there with the least-religious states.

Last week, Gallup published a poll that listed the most, and least, religious states in the country.  The poll showed that the most religious states included Mississippi, Utah and Alabama, while Massachusetts ranked as being 28-percent "very religious," which was only slightly higher than the least: Vermont and New Hampshire.  "Gallup classifies 40 percent of Americans nationwide as very religious—based on their statement that religion is an important part of their daily life and that they attend religious services every week or almost every week. Another 32 percent of Americans are nonreligious, based on their statement that religion is not an important part of their daily life and that they seldom or never attend religious services. The …

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Grab & Go Planner

Easter Egg Hunts Abound

This weekend find some great Easter Egg Hunts and other events for more than just the family.

Where/When: 35 Chauncy St, Westborough, Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. Why Go?: The Westboro Tennis & Swim Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny on Saturday. Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny, then hunt for eggs and other sweet treats. Participants should meet at the pool house. The event will take place in the playground. In the event of rain, participants will meet at the basketball court and will be directed to the kids' gym/club. Register at the front desk of the club. The cost is free for members. Regular guest fees apply for non-members. For more information, call 508-366-1222. First Annual Brew-Woo Craft Brew Festival Where/When: The DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester on Saturday, April 23 from …

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Patch Picks

Easter Eats

This week Patch picks the restaurants in the area offering an Easter dinner.

Each week, Shrewsbury Patch picks the best of the best for the area. This week, Shrewsbury Patch is focusing on the best places to eat a nice Easter dinner. Don't cook, enjoy a day out with family and no one has to do dishes. The picks for this week are:

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