“Hidden in plain sight” is a bit too cliché for a place so original, but that’s the essence of the city that Dartmouth built. It’s an oasis of urban sophistication in a pastoral setting. It’s the cultural counterpart to the nearby Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, which provides world-class medical services to its rural neighbors. It’s home to many “world citizens,” young…
We invited three judges to weigh the successes of each chef’s inventiveness in marrying chocolate and maple syrup. The judges were celebrity guests Tom Griffith from WMUR-TV Channel 9, Master Baker Steve James of Portsmouth and food writer Rachel Forrest of Exeter. They looked and tasted, and they found one dessert that exceeded expectation on all counts – taste, presentation…
What can I give to my grandchildren? What will make a difference? Grandparents often come to these questions when they realize that the little ones have all the “things” they need and more. New toys, electronics or sports equipment? They will likely be outdated by next year. Many grandparents are taking another approach. They establish, or contribute to, a grandchild’s…
What comes to mind when you hear the words “heart disease?” It’s likely to be the Hollywood heart attack … a man clutching his chest, a rush to the emergency room. That does happen, but this scene is not the whole picture. Heart disease includes a range of treatable conditions. Dr. Robert Palac, a cardiologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in…
In this charming, one-of-a-kind bedroom, every piece of furniture attracts the eye like a fine work of art. Pleasant depictions of majestic sailboats and young children immersed in the business of play are painted directly onto the original, handcrafted furniture. Hand-sewn pillows depict a day at the beach and sailboat postcards painted onto the jewelry box continue the theme. Delicately…
Simple in style, this lovely Peabody & Stearns turn-of-the-century home can be found in Newport, N.H. Owners Kathy and Dan Walsh have been lovingly restoring the house for several years. Originally built in 1906 as a summer cottage for a Boston family, the home has a warm, cozy feel from the outside in. After working in several areas of the…
Great architects like Frank Lloyd Wright attempted to create buildings that tucked into their environments, becoming an asset to nature, rather than an eyesore. But some of the most successful efforts at merging buildings and nature were far less subtle. In the rolling green fields along country roads, the barns of New England stand out like sore thumbs. Some are…
The weather outside is frightful, but my dear, the night is delightful. A snowy eve enrobed in the warmth of a cozy inn is one of life’s greatest joys. Better yet, after lingering over a four-course dinner, your room is just steps away. This is the stage. How does it get set? Who attempts to create these engaging scenarios? There…
There are a variety of factors that make a wedding memorable and one of the most key is the quality and uniqueness of the reception food. The range of possibilities is vast. At hotels and banquet rooms you are usually given a spectrum of à la carte items to personalize your menu. At some reception facilities you hire your own…
Your wedding day is all about celebrating romance. How you define romance is depicted in that most-dreamed about ensemble — your wedding dress. And nothing brings romance to life more than today’s interpretations of the Victorian Era, proving once again what’s old is new — but with a few very modern surprises! Color this season is huge, says Ashley Vaughn,…
