Archives: October 2011

Make Your Own Cheese

Yes, you can do it. Carol Lake gets up at 4 a.m. every morning to milk her Nubian goats. They are fed only the best organic barley, oats and molasses – as well as sun-dried kelp chips for a treat. They are encouraged to forage for preferred leaves and branches in her fields, to romp in the sun and buck…

Curves Ahead? Looking Into Breast Augmentation

The quest for cleavage has never been greater.As part of our indefatigable efforts to keep our finger on the pulse of New Hampshire, we conducted an informal and very unscientific survey of Granite State women in which we asked: Do you feel pressured to look good? Responses ranged from “Absolutely” to “All the time.” The point being, many women do…

Blaze of Glory: A Fall Guide to Military History

John Clayton takes you on a fall foliage tour of our state's military history from the French and Indian War to the War on Terror.

In “Blaze of Glory” John Clayton takes you on a fall foliage tour of our state’s military history from the French and Indian War to the War on Terror.

Things To Do in Fall

The October issue is full of suggestions for enjoying all fall has to offer here in New Hampshire. Below we’ve collected everything that has to do with autumn – from pumpkin festivals to cider donuts – in one spot to make it easier to get outside during the final months before the snow flies.HalloweenHow Haunted is New Hampshire? Tom Long…

Celebrate Oktoberfest with German Food

Having a German last name, my home country is one of my favorite places to eat my way around. But when a trip to Germany isn’t feasible, we have some great options right here in New Hampshire.THE PLACEDESCRIPTION MENU INSIDER TIP IN A WORDMile Away52 Federal Hill Rd. Milford 673-3904Website Located a “mile away” from the 1700s town of Monson,…

Autumn Amble: Tour the lower Connecticut Valley

The charms of a river valley in full fall color. Leaf peeping and squirrel-like instincts take us to the lower Connecticut Valley for apples, wine, cheese – and thousands of grinning pumpkins. Friday Evening We arrived in Walpole in time for the Walpole Farmers Market, where we stocked up on winter squash and listened to live music. Dinner We'd reserved…

Happy Birthday, Redhook

Redhook Brewery, one of America’s first craft breweries, was established in Seattle and later traveled across the country to New Hampshire’s seacoast. This year marks Redhook’s 30th birthday, and the year-long celebration is under way with special events, its spiffy new short-neck bottles and, of course, great beer.If you find yourself at Redhook’s Cataqua Pub (pub and brewery pictured) or…