You can find examples of "The Best of New Hampshire" in every city town and borough, and sometimes even a thousand miles away from New England. That's where we "discovered" Valerie Beach (pictured here), a national champion arm wrestler (and…
Summer heat is like a signal to music lovers to seek out some dark spots with cool sounds. Great music venues, large and small, have been opening up all over the state to accommodate the local demand - and to…
You cannot see the difference from the mainland, or from the railing of your tour boat as it circles the nine, flat, stony islands split between New Hampshire and Maine. But like other long-time Shoalers, I can feel the movement.…
I am a big fan of good bread, often overindulging at restaurants when my nose promises my tastebuds a worthy experience. But Lynda Shortt, of Mont Vernon, is obsessed with bread. It all started with a book on artisan bread,…
Health care is a science and an art. It’s a practice steeped in tradition on a swiftly changing landscape. As the practice of medicine has grown more complex, people increasingly look to physicians to provide a sense of trust and…
Dear Ann, We have set our date for our wedding for 9/10/05 and I have a question. Is it necessary (or just a good idea) to send “save the date” cards or should we just send them for people coming…
My fiance and I are getting married. It is his second marriage and my first. Are there any “rules”? No, in traditional etiquette, the “rules” (if you want them) for second marriages only apply to second time (and subsequent) brides.…
Love has its many mysteries, but tipping shouldn't be one of them. They are anticipated in the bridal industry. Not sure who should be tipped and how much to tip them? Here are some general guidelines: Beauty services: 15%-20% Caterer:…
Planning - The bridal shower is the one wedding-related event where the mothers of the bride and groom can relax. The maid of honor and bridesmaids are responsible for this event. The maid of honor generally takes the lead in…
Yours for the Picking Buying this hill formed by a glacier with 360-degree views overlooking the Connecticut River “was not a rational act,” says Bob Jasse, a 75-year-old retired CEO and owner of Alyson’s Orchard in Walpole. “It’s an active…
You’ll always treasure your wedding album — no doubt getting it out on your anniversaries to remember the special moments of your day. For pictures so important, you want to be sure you look your best. Sarah Packard, an esthetician…
For many brides, the hometown wedding — a ceremony at her childhood church and reception in the backyard or at a place nearby — is exactly what they want for their special day. For others, faraway places — perhaps St.…
Today’s brides are making a statement about who they are in the design of their wedding. Just as the plain white cakes are gone, so are the white-onwhite linens of the reception table. Kate Parker, of Kate Parker Weddings in…
White or ivory — that used to be the color choice for brides. No longer, color is everywhere at weddings. Even the cakes — more than ever artistic showpieces — are splashed with color. “Our most popular cake has a…
You can still wear your perfect wedding dress even if your figure is less than perfect. Different dress silhouettes, cuts and fabrics can play up your best features while minimizing flaws. Rebecca Junnila, owner of Lauren & Company Bridals in…
Nicole Brassard of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission suggests: - Pommery Brut Champagne Royal NV. “Rich and verging on full-bodied. The aromas and flavors are broad, with toast and berry notes.” $39.99 - Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé. “A delightful…
The correct recipe appears below. If you know of someone who subscribes to New Hampshire Magazine and who likes to bake, pass the word. And have a "perfect" holiday. -Rick Broussard, Editor The Balsams Sugar Cookies Yield: about 5 dozen…
LIke many apple orchards around the state, Poverty Lane Orchards in Lebanon has great views. Situated on an aerie with a spectacular tableau of the Connecticut River below, you can see fertile farmland for miles. And like most orchards, there’s…
Farnum Hill Farmhouse: The most casual cider, pale gold and bubbly, with a stroke of sweetness along with the tart, bitter, and fruity elements that good cider offers. A clean, light “quaffing” cider, blended from earlier apples, and a good…
Thanksgiving can be a trying time for those who don’t love — or can’t eat — turkey and all its requisite fixings. Not only does every family dinner feature the ubiquitous bird, but it seems as though every restaurant that…
The time-honored tradition of sharing hearth and home and gathering around the table is made even more memorable when you create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for family and friends. Decorate for the season with quick changes that will take…
No animal should ever jump up on the dining-room furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation.” Fran Lebowitz, the well-known writer and humorist, knew that even the family pet would want to get in…
Chris “Koz” Kozlowski (of Crescent City Bistro & Rum Bar fame) has opened another venue in Dover. Orchard Street Chop Shop offers a fine selection of steaks while upstairs, the Top of the Chop serves a more rustic menu in…
OK, I’ll admit it. I am seriously into retail therapy. When the stresses of running my own business get to me, there’s nothing like a little shopping to chill me right out. And with Christmas around the corner, you don’t…
Popular entertainment has changed so much in recent years. How about the symphony? What is best about symphonic music is that it doesn’t change and it is changing all the time, both the music itself and the business of performing…
One Tough Cookie My sister-in-law got a subscription to your magazine last year for Christmas. I usually read a portion of it every month. This morning I was reading an article [UpFront, Oct.] where Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Kerry gave some cookie…
One of the cool things about my job is getting to hang around with cool people — and, to me, the coolest category of people is and has always been the musicians. Of course, the best way to hang around…
Twenty years ago, when Davis Frydman was a college student, he became vegetarian. “I came from a household that ate a lot of meat,” he says, “and I began to sense that meat was not healthy. I didn’t just cut…
