December is a good month to mosey among New Hampshire's small towns, keeping a sharp eye out for church holiday fairs and bazaars, which often include home-cooked lunches and church suppers. Begin in Rochester, following Route 11 to Farmington. If…
Classical guitarist Andrés Segovia was performing on TV and Ed Gerhard knew, even though he was just 10 years old at the time, that it was a life-changing moment. "There was something about the sound of it," he says. At…
Call it cross-country skiing, ski touring or Nordic skiing — whatever the name, the skiing remains the same. Cross-country skiing is the healthy and affordable alternative to downhill skiing."Cross-country skiing can provide wonderful opportunities for kids and their families to…
Need a good reason to spot the newt? This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a hand-poured soy scented candle, bath gel, body lotion, bath salts and a bar of soap in a basket from Nutfield Candle of…
I'm surprised how much cream differs from county to county and state to state, even country to country. In some parts of New England it's hard to find cream that hasn't been ultra-pasteurized or doesn't have additives. Real heavy cream…
One December, way back when I was still trying to figure out what to do with myself, a friend who worked at a local radio station told me they were looking for a new late shift D.J. Now, I've got…
Cotton in the downtown Manchester mill district has become an institution. It's the place to go for a good martini and the comfort of meat loaf and mashed potatoes in an trendy/retro setting. Even the New York Times and Bon…
It seems that the world is changing around us this autumn. I know that some of my feistier friends have been hoping for big social and political changes - for a revolution of some sort - to get us on…
The characters described in Richard Holmes’s “Nutfield Rambles: Stories from the History of Derry, Londonderry, & Windham, New Hampshire” [Peter E. Randall Publisher, $22] range from devils and murderers to maids, drunks and prohibitionists. But the central strand of this…
She's on the contents page for the November 3rd issue of People, the one with Madonna on the cover. Her photo, larger than one of Jennifer Aniston on the same page, features her standing beside Fergie (the horse, not the…
As the temperature drops, the wind picks up, the windows frost and the woodstove nibbles the edges of the woodpile, I recall last winter. A doozy. Snowiest December ever. Which would have been fine - nobody likes a brown Christmas…
Holiday house tours are a great way to get new ideas for your own seasonal decorating. Thankfully, each year there are a host of homes to tour, with the money raised going to worthy charities. Decking out your home for…
One thing's for sure: teeth aren't just for eating anymore. Through cosmetic dentistry, consumers today have a dizzying array of tooth-enhancing options that promise to create a smile filled to the brim with perfect-looking pearly whites. While traditional dental care…
"I love the holiday season and, while New Hampshire offers the quintessential 'White Christmas' experience, it can still be hard to achieve all that the Christmas carols promise. I've lived in Concord all of my life and find that simplifying…
Called the best Irish Folk band in the world, the Makem and Spain brothers return to the beautiful Rochester Opera House. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 and $16 seniors and students. Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call (603)…
Celebrate the holidays at the Currier Museum of Art with a festive evening featuring live music and a winter-themed scavenger hunt. This evening is part of the Currier's First Thursday series. On the first Thursday evening of each month, the…
Stuffed Grape Leaves1 jar of brined grape leaves (now in most international food sections)1 package of your favorite rice mixture (about 2 cups)1/2 cup chopped nuts (pinenuts are nice)1/2 cup chopped dried fruit, like apricots, figs or datesMix the cooked…
Creamy, warm Brie with fall flair. This recipe does not disappoint.
This savory and sweet seafood appetizer comes from Chef Justin Lyonnais
6-8 Servings 1 medium butternut squash 3 medium ripe pears 1 small onion, diced 2 Tbs unsalted butter 2 tsp curry paste, medium heat 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1/4 cup heavy cream, heated 1/4 cup of Crème…
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This collection is on display through 12/8. Through five years of continual exploration, Susan Wahlrab has created painted tapestries-layering color on top of color-to find that vision of a Private Place that resonates in all of us. If you're new…
David Thomson might have been repairing his fishing nets when Miles Standish arrived at his home in 1623. Thomson, the state's first non-Native American resident, lived on what is now called Odiorne Point in Rye and fished for cod in…
Thank you for sending me the image of your Wallace Nutting photograph. In the early 1900s, Wallace Nutting emerged as a leading photographer of New England country scenery and interiors. Today, each Wallace Nutting photograph encapsulates a rich history of…
“Glass is for me the perfect medium because it has it all — dimension, clarity, color, opacity, reflectivity and environmental presence,” says Toland Sand, international glass artist with a studio in Sanbornton for the past 30 years. Sand has worked…
If you are looking for the eclectic and the unexpected, head north to the little town of Bethlehem where, even on Main Street, the ordinary is in short supply. 1. The Local Works shop at 2013 Main St. is the…
Amid the horse farms and orchards of this still-rural town, there is some serious shopping. 1. You’ll feel like you’ve entered a time machine at the Antiques at Hampton Falls store at 82 Lafayette Rd., next to the Village Green.…
1. Interior Designer Julie Fergus never met a piece of furniture she could not reclaim with a few coats of white paint. At her shop, American Home Gallery at 49 Center St., she sells furniture and accessories perfect for a…
Great stores — and restaurants — surround the harbor that still has the old-fashioned feel of its heyday in the 19th century. 1. The Anchorage, the only restaurant right on the lake (there are even dock spots for hungry boaters),…
Short and sweet: two words that define the Bow Street shopping experience. While it’s not much of a walk, there’s enough here for a day of happy browsing. 1. Find gifts, clothing, art, novelties, videos, model kits, all with a…
History, beauty and craftsmanship found north of the notches 1. Looking for some new perennials to add to your victory garden? Stop in at Perennial Concerns. Located at the top of a steep drive off of Route 2, you’ll find…
It’s a little early for lilacs in Rochester, New Hampshire’s “Lilac City,” but it’s not too early for some great spring shopping. 1. As you walk by Strafford Stained Glass at 91 N. Main St., the bright colors of the…
Newt Answers Last month's "Spot the Newt" winner is Susan Tullis of Henniker. October issue newts were on pages 24, 83, 94 and 96. Need a good reason for spotting the newt? This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will…
Even with the first name of Salmon, he succeeded.Here’s a quick history quiz for New Hampshire-philes: Which U.S. Supreme Court Justice wrote the lone dissent in Bradwell v. Illinois in 1873, asserting the constitutional right of women to practice law?…
Here in New Hampshire there’s a lot of talk about “participatory democracy.” Our state is known for its citizen-powered state government, for town meetings and our insistence upon local control. Sometimes these terms are used nostalgically, sometimes dismissively by people…
Predictably, Portsmouth contributes its share of news, with Ben Hasty leaving The Dunaway Restaurant at Strawbery Banke (www.dunawayrestaurant.com) to join Chef/owner Rob Evans at Hugo's in Portland. Evan Hennessey, whom Seacoast foodies remember fondly from 43 Degrees North, unveiled his…
Goodbye, zucchini - hello, cold weather friends *** Winter squash has staying power. It was considered one of the "Three Sisters" by Native Americans along with corn (maize) and beans. Planted together, they grew in a symbiotic relationship, with the…
Paris Hilton sounds French and other political distractions ... Is former governor Jeanne Shaheen showing her age? Is U.S. Senator John E. "Johnny Walker" Sununu walking away from his record? Which one is really doing the shoveling and piling it…
But, alas, straightening up "Old Tippy" makes it easier for the hooligans. *** Our mailman here in Thornton recently sent me a letter. Well, it wasn't really a letter - it was more like a speeding ticket - without the…
Gas, electric and other fireplace alternatives are no longer the unsightly, loud units you may remember. Today there are a number of beautiful stoves that will bring warmth and style into your home. *** The cold weather season is officially…
Winter can be a time of darkness in more ways than one. Being a cheerful Granite Stater in mid- to late-autumn can be a challenge. The foliage is gone, winter's darkness looms and holiday pressures mount. It's particularly tough in…
November 13, Manchester. NH Home magazine presents architect and best-selling author Sarah Susanka. Don't miss your chance to hear and meet this sought-after lecturer in her only New Hampshire appearance. A reception with book signing will follow. Tickets are $50.…
Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. The Robinson Ballet Company of Bangor, ME. is currently in rehearsal for their return to the North Country to perform the "The Nutcracker Suite" for the third consecutive year. Over 40 dancers in beautiful costumes…
With a brand new ginormous parking deck/office space and the très-cool Red River Theatre, South Main is the new place to be. Here are some of its fortunate denizens. 1. It’s a museum and craft center for kids with a…
If you yearn for a charming downtown shopping experience, head for the great little shops in the center of Claremont. 1. You could probably just use your nose to find Farro Deli on 26 Opera House Square. With a huge…
If you yearn for a non-mall, charming-downtown shopping experience, head for the great shops in Nashua. 1.“This is not a fluff and buff shop,” explains owner Brie Hetherington of Skin (182 Main St.), a new beauty and skincare boutique. Hetherington…
