Archives: February 2004

February's Letters

The Cultured Club “Get Cultured” in your November 2003 edition tried to do an overview of New Hampshire arts. performing arts venues glaringly omits Keene’s Colonial Theatre, University of New Hampshire and Plymouth State University. Out of all the organizations mentioned, only Peterborough Players holds a contract with Actors Equity Association, the professional theatrical union. No mention is made of…

Playing Among the Stars

A friend of mine told me, “The most important lessons in your life take place when you’re doing something you don’t want to do.” I wasn’t thinking about that on the night I went to “Play Among the Stars.” I was just wondering if there was a way I could avoid driving all the way to Salem on a cold…

The Gourmet Buzz

The Colby Hill Inn in Henniker (428-3281, www.colbyhillinn.com) is once again having their “Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend” March 5-7. It’s a great chance to not only indulge in chocolate, but learn a few tricks of the trade by acclaimed pastry chefs. As a side note, the inn’s executive chef, Jeannine Carney, was recently named “Best Chef” by Arrington’s Inn Traveler Magazine…

A New Angle on Home Design

Like many families from the Boston area, Tom and Ellen Draper were looking for quiet, natural beauty when they bought a small log cabin on a lake in the Monadnock region. As they settled into their vacation home, the Drapers were excited to discover the artistic resources of the area, such as the Monadnock Music Festival and the MacDowell Colony….

Restaurants with Extraordinary Desserts

Instead of our suggesting where you should go, this time we thought we’d turn the tables and ask people what their favorite places are to eat where the desserts are outstanding. Here are their personal recommendations: “Mise En Place (Wolfeboro, 569-5788) can rival any restaurant in New York that we would love,” Jane Ayers confessed in a rush of words….

The Sublime Marriage of Chocolate and Wine

Matching chocolates to wine can be difficult or even controversial, but Theresa Anderson of Swan Chocolates in Merrimack offers her “Seven Swan Sweet Pairings” that are a foolproof guide to getting the most out of chocolate and an accompanying wine. Anderson explains that wines and chocolate both have subtle undertones and top notes that are magnified or complemented when paired…