Archives: October 2009

Olde New England Day Brewfest

June 27 – Lincoln Breweries from across New England (including several from New Hampshire) will offer some of the finest microbrews east of the Mississippi at the 5th annual Olde New England Day Brewfest. Twenty of the region’s top microbreweries will gather for you to sample their exceptional brews. Brew-related vendors will also be attending with exhibits, information and paraphernalia….

The Shoes of Rochester

Discover the "Shoes of Rochester" from now through Sept. 26 Take a stroll this summer in historic downtown Rochester and be surprised! Art Esprit, a non-profit organization of visual and literary artists, created an exciting public art project celebrating the arts and Rochester’s history of shoemaking. Eleven unique giant shoes have been sculpted by New Hampshire artist Adam Pearson. They…

Art-A-Ron-Dack

From now until Labor Day, Mt. Washington Valley Art-A-Ron-Dack, A celebration of summer is an exciting new summertime promotion presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, R& R Woodworkers and Chick Home Center. From now to Labor Day, businesses in the Mt. Washington Valley the will be showcasing 40 cedar Adirondack chairs that have each been painted with…

Art-A-Ron-Dack

From now until Labor Day, Mt. Washington Valley Art-A-Ron-Dack, A celebration of summer is an exciting new summertime promotion presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, R& R Woodworkers and Chick Home Center. From now to Labor Day, businesses in the Mt. Washington Valley the will be showcasing 40 cedar Adirondack chairs that have each been painted with…

Master Sand Sculpting Competition

June 13-28 – Hampton Beach The fun starts Friday, June 12th when 300 tons of imported sand are dropped on Hampton Beach. Hit the beach and watch as fifteen sand sculpting masters compete for over $15,000 in prizes at the 9th annual event. Even after sculptures have been created and sealed for protection against the elements, viewers will be able…

Country Roads

Head north on Route 153 Agroup of charming rural villages lie along meandering Route 153, offering a 40-mile shun-pikers alternative to busy Route 16 between Wakefield and Conway. Leave Rte. 16 on Rte. 153, entering the Wakefield Corner Historic District. On the right is the 1858 schoolhouse, now the Wakefield Historical Society, followed by a cluster of 24 other buildings…

Love on the Rocks

Featured Shop Funky Rock Designs, Dover What happens when a lobsterman has had enough of the bottom and puts away his traps? If you are like Jeff Henderson of Dover, you fish for something else. Today Henderson searches the shores of the Atlantic looking for beautiful and functional rocks that whisper beauty. From lobsterman to artisan, I’m not sure I…

Going Wild

Grab your fork and head for the woods. Ready to munch on some violets? Hungry for a yellow daylily? Good news, they’re in bloom and ready to be tossed in a salad or mixed in with a little cottage cheese and chive for a tasty feast. Most of us don’t think about wildflowers when we think about lunch, but Ann…

Wilted Cabbage Salad

Serves 6 2 pounds green cabbage, washed quartered and shredded 4 – 5 strips of bacon, cooked crisp, fat reserved Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar Put the cabbage in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain the cabbage and pat dry. Dry out the bowl. Put the cabbage in…