It all started in Massachusetts
Take a culinary journey through Mass history
MA250 Gift Box
In 2025 and 2026, Massachusetts 250 will commemorate the many battles across the state that led to America’s independence. Experience the birthplace of American Liberty, where history was made, and the future was forged. In Massachusetts, we are embracing our history, the untold and little-known stories; we are celebrating our independence and innovations from the past 250 years. Join us—from the hills of the Berkshires to the Blackstone Valley, from the North and South Shore to the Cape and the islands—as we commemorate big events and untold stories and celebrate the revolutions still to come.
In celebration of the diverse and entrepreneurial spirit of Massachusetts and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Commonwealth Kitchen offers a curated selection of delicious, artisanal packaged treats, locally made in partnership by our BIPOC and immigrant-founded food businesses, multi-generational local farms, and regional food partners.
Inspired by the flavors, cultures, and dreams of our shared vision of an America for all, this box is packed with history, representing the importance of our shared communities’ agricultural roots. Our table is long, with plenty of seats for everyone, enjoy!
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Please note that the boxes will ship out the 1st week of December.
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Keeping the Boston tea connection alive, Madhrasi’s fusion of black tea and freshly ground spices like ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon provides a delicious authentic Indian chai in minutes.
Madhrasi Masala Chai Mix
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You can’t have tomato sauce without pasta! Water & wheat - just two simple ingredients are the essence of Seven Hills Pasta Co’s Artisan Radiatore pasta that honors their Italian origins and American home. Provided by Supply Bulk Foods,an online, low waste, dry bulk food store.
Yankee Doodle Noodles
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What’s a great sweetener for tea? Honey, of course. Boston Honey Company’s Wildflower Honey carries a rich, buttery, floral flavor, gathered from diverse blooms across Massachusetts. Rooted in Revolutionary War history, honey was a vital, local alternative to taxed sugar. Today, it’s perfect for charcuterie boards, cheese pairings, or adding a touch of sweetness to any dish.
Boston Honey Company Wildflower Honey
Plimoth Gristmill Stone Ground Cornmeal
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Milled with millstones and water-power as it was in 1776, Plimoth Gristmill’s, cornmeal is truly historic! Sourced from Massachusetts corn its rich flavor is ideal for cornbread or the classic New England dessert, Indian Pudding. Scroll down for the recipe.
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Boston's North End — the starting point for a VERY famous midnight ride — is a go-to for Italian cuisine. Our classic Pomodoro sauce is fresh, bright, and balanced—perfect for customizing your own delicious dishes.
Minuteman Marinara
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Did you know that America’s favorite cookie was first created in Massachusetts? Clarke’s signature vegan version is a delightful blend of semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate, molasses and a pinch of sea salt.
Clarke's Cookies and Cakes Chocolate Chip Cookies
Meal Mantra Cranberry and Tomato Chutney
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A tribute to the state of Massachusetts, Meal Mantra’s chutney offers an inspiring blend of tomatoes and cranberries that can replace ketchup, or add an exciting twist to your favorite meals.
Josephine’s Baking Company Cinnamon Ginger Cookies
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Josephine’s Cinnamon Ginger cookies revive the rich, aromatic spices so beloved in the 1700s—once prized for flavor and trade—now reimagined with a yummy, gluten-free, all-natural twist for the conscious cookie lover.
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This is the Mass version of BBQ sauce! Tart, sweet and slightly spicy, this CWK-made sauce (made in Dorchester) features cranberries from Taunton, bourbon made in Roxbury, and local maple syrup and tomatoes.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this unique sauce
Cranberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce
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A decadent twist on a New England childhood favorite from Boston Cookie Kitchen. This rich, salty peanut butter cookie is swirled with gooey Marshmallow Fluff—a Massachusetts creation born in Somerville in 1917. The result is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nostalgic. Soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible.
Boston Cookie Kitchen Fluffenutter Cookie
Boston Cookie Kitchen Joe Frogger Cookie
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Born from the ingenuity of Lucretia Brown at Black Joe's Tavern, the Joe Frogger cookie was created to feed sailors heading out to sea—a treat that stayed fresh for long voyages. Named after her husband Joseph Brown, a formerly enslaved Revolutionary War veteran and co-owner of the tavern, this cookie carries a rich but largely forgotten piece of Massachusetts history.
Boston Cookie Kitchen has modernized this historic recipe exclusively for our gift box, using locally sourced blackstrap molasses and rum with a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Each cookie is coated in sugar before baking, creating a delicious treat that goes beyond the typical molasses cookie.
Meet the Creators
Daniel Igbokwe, Owner of Boston Cookie Kitchen, explains how the Massachusetts spirit is infused in both the flavors and vision behind his cookies.
Lydda Gonzalez, Co-Owner of Josephine’s Baking Company shares her inspiring journey from engineer to pastry chef, building a business rooted in family love.
Karen Clarke From Clarke’s Cakes and Cookies shares how a single croissant inspired her to open her own bakery—and why she nicknamed her classic chocolate chip cookie the “Chocolate Chunk Cookie.”
Madhrasi Tea Owner, Nancy Daniel, describes the parallels she sees between Boston and Madras, India, and how her move to Massachusetts sparked the creation of her tea brand.
Mass Food Map
Recipes
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Massachusetts Indian Pudding
Here’s a traditional Massachusetts Indian Pudding recipe — a classic New England dessert that dates back to Colonial times. It’s a version of the English Hasting Pudding combined with the Wampanoag Nation’s cornmeal. It’s rich, warm, and comforting, with deep molasses flavor and a custard-like texture.
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Silve Cranberry Mango Chutney Glazed Salmon
This recipe from CWK members Meal Mantra celebrates the fusion of local and global flavors — combining Massachusetts’ native cranberries with tropical mango for a fresh, vibrant glaze.
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Cranberry BBQ Glazed Chicken
Sweet, tangy, and perfectly sticky, this CWK original Cranberry BBQ Sauce -Glazed Chicken brings a burst of New England flavor to your table.
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Sausage & Kale Raditore Bake
Italian-American cuisine is deeply rooted in Massachusetts, especially in Boston’s North End — one of the country’s oldest Italian neighborhoods. This dish using our Minute Man Marinara and Yankee Doodle Noodle raditore pasta, pays homage to that culinary heritage.