Archives: June 2011
Gossip Lady
It’s a little like Superman. When Jeanné McCartin dons a funky hat, rose-colored glasses and gloves (white, of course), she turns into – ta da – “Gossip Lady,” a well-known and much-appreciated character in the Seacoast arts scene. McCartin is on a one-woman (two, actually, but more on that later) crusade to promote the arts. After 16 years of covering…
Chill Out Your Flab
Give your love handles the cold shoulder.In our never-ending quest to be slim, human beings try just about everything, from the sensible (a balanced, low-fat diet and regular exercise) to the merely hopeful (hello, all-cheeseburgers-all-the-time diet). When stubborn bulges continue to defiantly stare us down in the mirror despite our best efforts, it can be maddening. Even folks who are…
Kitchen Inspirations
Thinking about renovating or redesigning your kitchen? The Palace Theatre’s annual kitchen tour features beautiful ideas you can apply to your own home.Renovating, expanding or redesigning your kitchen is a large undertaking that starts with one simple question: “What do I want?”Many homeowners want to make the space more family-friendly and better suited to life with children, others are more…
Grilled Jalapeño Poppers (PSK-style)
While you have the grill going, add these hot bites for a tasty appetizer.6 Jalapeño peppers, largest you can find4 ounces PSK Mexican Chorizo, cooked and drained3 ounces Manchego or sharp cheddar cheeseCanola oil as neededToothpicks and grillSlice the pepper 1/4 inch from the stem to open the pepper.Remove and reserve the stem using a paring knife.Carefully hollow out the…
Dad’s Day
Forget the tie. We sought out four unique gifts under $100 from around the state that Dad will really love, then asked dads in the office which one they’d be happiest to receive.Elvis Robe and SunglassesThis is definitely for the retro dad with a sense of humor. This super-soft black robe has leopard print details, an Elvis silhouette and signature…
“Seaside Gem”
The Fuller Gardens rose bushes – 2,000 of them – come into bloom in June.It was, it seems, a matter of getting joy from other people’s enjoyment.When Alvan and Viola Fuller, back in the 1930s, designed gardens for their seaside summer estate in North Hampton, they placed a sizeable garden in front of the house, next to the road, so…
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