That’s all you can do about it, really.What do we talk about when we talk about winter? By “we” I don’t mean skiers, snowmobilers or folks who think winter is our finest season, snap on their snow shoes and scamper up that pick-ed knob called Lafayette – for fun. I do not refer to those hardy, patient souls who cut…
Since many of you are attempting to watch your waistlines after gorging throughout the holidays, here are five different salad options from around the state to help lighten your load.PLACE ITEMDESCRIPTIONINSIDER TIP IN A WORDIgnite Bar & Grill100 Hanover St.Manchester(603) 644-0064ignitebng.comManchVegas Salad$13.99A double dish with salad and a sizzling platter of chicken, shriimp, onions, peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.Rumor has it…
This Squam Lake Inn favorite is a refreshing chilled summer soup. Yields about 5 cups 1 14 oz. can low-salt chicken broth 1 lb. tomatillos husked, rinsed and cut into medium dice (3 cups) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 avocados, cut into small dice (1 1/2 cups) 1 seedless cucumber, cut into small dice…
In Concord at a get-together that’s big-time green.Does March 17 sound like too long to wait for a day of green clothes, corned beef and copious amounts of beer? Fortunately, the St. Patty’s Day festivities start early this year with the Green Traditions Concert & Fair, the first annual event at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on…
Forget the one-stop (and generic) shopping at the big-box home improvement stores. With a little extra effort you can adorn your kitchen and bath with local and artistic creations.The kitchen and bathroom are the two rooms of a home that have a utilitarian focus, but that doesn’t rule out bringing in beautiful design or hand-made, functional objects.New Hampshire is full…
Memory is funny stuff. My father, in his late 70s, wrote a book-length memoir filled with details of his life and the world he knew growing up in Cajun Louisiana during the Great Depression, in the Army in India during WWII and, finally, raising a family. That’s where I came into the picture and it was fascinating how our accounts…
Thinking of creating a stunning backyard garden? Lower the cost with these DIY project tips. Gardens can add style and value to a home, but they can also leave a large hole in your pocket. However, if you’re willing to get a little down and dirty, you can save yourself more than just a few dollars.As the dreaded snow starts…
Maple treats are just around the corner.A sweet weekend in March wouldn’t be right without stopping by a sugar house to nibble on maple creams. And who could resist seeing Jackson’s beautiful snow-covered scenery from a ski trail?Saturday MorningWe awoke at the Inn at Jackson to find fresh snow covering the sloping lawns of this former summer home designed by…
A guide to getting workers’ comp.One hundred years ago, work in New Hampshire was tough on your health. We’re not talking “tough” like typing too much gives you numb fingers or achy wrists, or tough like lifting that box of copier paper made something go twang! in your back. We’re talking tough like the machine you were tending would just…
Heaves, hoops and Earl Hadley. The shocking truth about what went on at town meeting.In Frost Heaves, New Hampshire, the same people generally run for office every year, so it ain’t that interesting. We try to get people excited about the elections, but it’s like trying to get a cat to laugh.One year, we decided that instead of having an…
