Arts & Shopping

Century of Celebrations

An artistic remembrance of a cherished winter tradition at Dartmouth College.Peruse the posters that advertised Dartmouth's Winter Carnival over the years and you can see the event's evolution from a simple skiing competition in 1911 to the current three days…

When Worlds Collide

Settling in and setting a new standard.Boyan Moskov had it made in Bulgaria. After training at the Sofia Art Academy and a stint in Sweden he was running a successful pottery business, and then, love struck. Moskov met his wife…

Fit for a Queen

A rare bill of sale dates the parlor set to the Civil War.Thank you for sending me an image of your Victorian parlor set. It is a great example of its type and is unusual in that it is a…

Mac & Cheese To Go, Please!

Macaroni and cheese is the quintessential winter comfort food. Here are four great places you can get it quickly and on the go. And the winner is...Mr. Mac's Macaroni and CheeseWe tried the Classic All American with cheddar cheese that…

Farm Fresh Cheese

Rich in Variety! In a blind taste test, our staff compared four N.H.-made cheeses perfect for impressing guests at your next holiday gathering.Landaff CreameryThe Landaff cheese from the Landaff Creamery is delicious and unique. The taste is mild but with…

Kaleidoscope of Experience

People worth knowing and stories worth reading.You might remember John Walters from his stint as host of NHPR's "The Front Porch," where he chatted with New Hampshire people who were remarkable in some way. In his new book, "Roads Less…

Weaving Color

An ancient tradition with modern materials. Ruth Boland loves the tradition of basketry, from the demands of the technique to the sense of control over chaos.Starting with a bundle of reeds or a pile of strips of paper, Boland begins…

An Interactive Fairy Tale

Seen through a camera lens.Generations of New Englanders haven't needed to trek to Florida to check out Cinderella's glass slippers. Predating Disney Land by a year (1954), Glen's Story Land still charms little princes and princesses with scenic rides in…

Fresh From the Oven

Spicy and sweet! In a blind taste test, our staff compared three N.H.-made molasses cookies from around the state. Here's what they thought.And the Winner Is...Black Forest Café & BakeryThese are seriously big cookies - if you order one, you…