Spring and a new growing season bring the opportunity for chefs and farmers to sow new relationships.It’s spring. Farmers are furrowing their fields and dropping in seeds, tiny reservoirs of life that ask only for the right amount of water to grow and fruit. Each year it takes a bit of faith that something will come from next to nothing,…
Years ago we published a story about one of our nation’s founding fathers, a country doctor from New Hampshire named Josiah Bartlett. Bartlett rose from humble origins to study medicine, moved to Kingston and set up a successful practice.But when his loyalty to the British Crown was replaced by revolutionary zeal, his house was mysteriously torched. That crisis kept him…
Need a good reason to spot the newt?This month’s lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive $50 worth of recycled glass suncatchers from Real Green Goods, an earth-friendly department store selling green products for sustainable living, all in one location. Located at 35 South Main Street in Concord. Visit www.realgreengoods.com or call (603) 224-9700 for store details! Real Green Goods…
You are invited to gather for coffee and much, much more. The Republic Café reminds me of a Seattle village café or a neighborhood eatery in Europe. Comfortable. Simple. Local.The hardwood floors are dark and worn. Hanging white lights recall forgotten schoolrooms. The 18-seat bar is soda fountain grey marble. You can eat at the bar as I did, at…
These seniors are off their rockers — in a good way.Giving up your home can be hard. But making the move to the right retirement community can be an enjoyable alternative — as well as an adventure.Very few people actually want to leave their home, where they created their memories and raised their families. On the other hand, there’s the…
Featured Shop – Duncraft • ConcordAccording to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the purple finch is the bird that Roger Tory Peterson famously described as a “sparrow dipped in raspberry juice.” While his description may be accurate, the purple finch holds a special place in the heart of most Granite Staters. Fifty-three years ago this month, the purple finch became…
Take a trip to the past and learn about how the Merrimack River became New Hampshire’s central artery.
Building a Koi pond will add a sophisticated touch of beauty and a feeling of serenity to your backyard — and the colorful fish just might bring a little luck, too.Whether or not they are poised to replace the traditional dog or cat as the family pet, Koi fish are growing in popularity as a must-have feature in many water…
If you want a healthy body, be sure you have healthy teeth and gums.Many of us occasionally let our floss container gather dust or skip a dental cleaning because we are busy or tired or have other things we’d rather do. But if you think that all you’re risking is maybe some minor tooth trouble, check out the latest studies…
