Even 11-year-olds know the new foodspeak.Recently a friend asked me to join her for a cup of coffee. We were catching up while moving with the line at the counter when suddenly, mid-conversation, she turned to the coffee-loompa and rambled off a half-dozen words that sounded like Dr. Seuss gibberish. The gibberish was repeated by two more of the coffee-loompas…
There’s something convenient about an either-or proposition. Heads or tails, up or down, black or white, us or them. So it’s not a surprise that most popular pets fall into two categories: cats or dogs. I can understand the dual attraction. They have soft fur and big eyes and many human characteristics. I’ve known and loved some great dogs and…
Need a new place, or actually, just a new space? Moving on up doesn’t have to involve a real estate transaction. Let’s face it: The real estate market may be thawing but it’s still pretty cold out there. For Sale signs sit for months in front of unsold homes, frustrating would-be sellers and taunting wanna-be buyers. It’s a bit like…
Our Top 10 neighborhoods where History and community combine.”I think what makes New Hampshire special is that many of our villages are still intact, with the same architectural features they’ve had for 100 or 200 years,” says Nadine Peterson, preservation planner for the state’s Division of Historic Resources. “You really feel, ‘Wow, it has a sense of place.’ It’s like…
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…
Here is a tasty way to enjoy these healthy vegetables.Serves 41/2 cup diced Spanish onions1 tablespoon chopped garlic1/2 cup white wine2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 cup cream4 cups packed green kale3 cups packed baby spinach2 cups steamed red potatoes, cut in quarters1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in waterSalt and pepper to tasteBring a pot of water to a boil and steam the…
Local Company Stays LocalEven the paperwork is infused with the aroma of spices at Attar in Harrisville. Huge bags of cinnamon bark from Indonesia and spicy peppercorns in five colors are just part of the brew that fills the air on bagging days.Melissa Spencer and her husband Erik Hood recently purchased the wholesale spice company formerly located in Jaffrey. What…
Stand-up Comedian and Seacoast native Juston McKinney returns to the Palace Theatre in Manchester this Fall. Juston will present his own brand of blue collar comedy on stage at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. for one night only.The New York Times calls him “Destined for stardom.” The New York Daily News calls him “Hysterical.”…
Greater Nashua’s 106.3 Frank FM invites you to join them for the first-ever Franktoberfest being held rain or shine on Saturday, October 1 at Holman Stadium in Nashua.From 1-5 p.m. Nashua’s historic baseball stadium will be filled with some of New Hampshire and Nashua’s favorite beer, wings and wines. This is a sampling event and the whole family is invited…
