Bridal expos are a perfect event for a bride-to-be to collect valuable information to help with planning her wedding celebration. However, being presented with such a vast amount of bridal resources in one fell swoop can be over stimulating, produce high anxiety and overwhelm even the most organized person. Professional Organizer Candita Clayton of Your Life Organized by C Squared…
Yield: about 5 dozen (3-inch) cookies This recipe is from Chef Stephen James, certified master baker and executive pastry chef at The Balsams in Dixville Notch. 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons corn syrup 2 large eggs 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 7 cups cake flour 2…
Paul and I had recently purchased some hiking boots for me and, thinking that I should break them in, Paul suggested that we go hiking that afternoon. So we gathered our gear and drove on I-90 east. I asked him where we were going and he wouldn’t give me any specifics, but he gave me the feeling that we’d be…
Basically, you want to have easy access to everything you might need while entertaining. With the proper kitchen layout you can involve your guests in prep work and/or be able to keep the conversation going while they sit nearby. If your pantry is out of the way, get all your ingredients out on the counter. Shallow 12-inch cabinets are great…
A kiss of sweetness can wake up your tastebuds and satisfy the palate in a very pleasing way. Here, Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast in Hollis offers us a few sugary notes in appetizers that will delight the tongue. Caramelized Pears with Gorgonzola Crostini 4 ripe, but firm Bartlett pears 4 teaspoons of fresh tarragon, chopped 1/4 cup of…
Finding the best spots for meals on the cheap is often just a matter of going to the closest college town, and Durham, home of the University of New Hampshire, is a great place to start. While the town has its share of pizza parlors, coffee shops and burger joints, there’s now a lively place dedicated to another classic casual…
New Hampshire has been discovered — it has become a popular retirement destination. A recent article in the Union Leader says that the over-65 population will triple by 2025. Why New Hampshire? What entices retirees to come northward and battle with ice and snow and frost heaves? Perhaps it’s the media blitz every four years. Now that reporters have dropped…
