These dishes were everyday meals growing up in North Plymouth. Now they’re fancy fare. - Plymouth Independent

These dishes were everyday meals growing up in North Plymouth. Now they’re fancy fare. - Plymouth Independent

My three years on the West Coast were partially spent working as an architect for Gap. One takeaway from the experience was a glimpse into the inner workings of the clothing industry. Despite that – it wasn’t always pretty – I am still devoted to one of Gap’s brands, Banana Republic. It’s not cheap, but the quality of the chain’s clothing is pretty high. We make a pilgrimage to the Banana Republic outlet sale in Freeport, ME, each winter to scor…