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…
Over at the Bedford Village Inn, owners Jack and Andrea Carnevale have announced the recent appointments of Joseph Brenner to the position of Executive Chef, and Jodi Geiser as Chef de Cuisine for the property’s four-diamond kitchens. Brenner has worked with Todd English, Julia Child and Jacques Pepin while Geiser was Sous Chef to 5-Star Chef Patrick O’Connell at The…
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….
During several weeks in March, when the nights are cool and the days are warm, the sap flows from maple trees all over New Hampshire. There are more than 60 maple producers in the state, and many offer tours and sweet samples, including the always popular sugar on snow. To highlight the season, B&Bs and inns all about the state…
To many, the principles of feng shui bring to mind the positioning of furniture in a living room, or the traffic patterns of a functional kitchen. In reality, feng shui is a much more holistic approach to living in accordance with nature — whole and complete. It involves the creation of balanced environments, based on the unique physical and psychological…
Marie Bozzi and her husband Peter finally had a comfortable home in New Jersey. They had spent several years finding just the right furniture and, with the help of professional decorators, they felt their home was complete. But then came a move to New Hampshire. The Bozzis found a 10-year-old home in Windham that was lovely, but needing a bit…
Dining Room Take those serious dining room chairs and give them a fairy-tale garden look with a sheer fabric slipcover. A gathered, full, flouncy look will add to the charm. For a more tailored look, use crisp linens with an inverted pleat at the corners. And for a classic summer look, use chintz with a traditional English garden print. It…
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….
Polly’s Pancake Parlor, family-owned and opening for its 66th season in May, is a Sugar Hill institution in a circa 1830 building with million-dollar mountain views. Stone-ground on the premises, the pancakes are made from cornmeal, whole wheat and buckwheat batters, and can be combined with coconuts, blueberries or walnuts. Maple-minded patrons can choose from a spread, syrup and sugar…
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…
