Food & Drink

Strudel - A Holiday Tradition

All hands on board for a fun-filled experience. Strudel, a German word meaning whirlpool, spiral or eddy, gets its name from the stretched-thin layers of dough being rolled around tasty fillings, sweet or savory. Apple strudel is the most popular…

Cookie Re-dough

A classic Christmas cookie from Master Baker Steve James.Master Baker Steve James has decided to move on and we will no longer be running his "Food for Thought" column each month. We appreciate the knowledgeable insight he gave our readers…

Shorty's Mexian Roadhouse

This popular eatery has refocused its efforts on a quality dining experience at affordable prices.We stopped in at the Nashua Shorty's and it's obvious they are still doing many things right. The décor is fun, the lights are at the…

Milltowne Grille

Food on the run.In my ongoing search for passable airport food I have found few menus live up to the promises made. New Hampshirites are fortunate in that their own Manchester-Boston Regional Airport houses one that does deliver in the…

Coe House Restaurant

Upon walking into the Coe House entrance hall in Center Harbor, you are immediately aware of a deep sense of history. Built in the early 19th century as a home for John Coe and his bride Lavinia Senter (hence Center…

Star Berries

Or better known as blueberries, this healthful fruit is known by its five points on the bottom.New England (especially Maine) is famous for its small, wild low-bush blueberries, but I've never found a blueberry I didn't like. You might know…

Cantine Mexican Kitchen

Much like the wildly popular Rosa Mexicana Restaurant in New York City, Cantine puts a modern spin on what we expect Mexican food should be. They serve up the classics like burritos, tacos, guacamole and margaritas, but they raise the…

The All-American Brownie

This classic dessert is easy and fun to make. It seems as though everyone loves brownies, but few can decide which is best. Is it the cocoa brownie, the fudge brownie or the cake brownie? Some recipes are a combination…

A Time for Wine

Making new memories - both red and white.Al Fulchino of Hollis is capturing time in a bottle. The memories, the tastes and the family tradition of times past have fueled Fulchino's lifelong passion for wines. His great-great-grandfather Angelo Fulchino made…

Terra Fructi

Finding room for growth in the dark.Liz Richards and Emily Bragonier followed their dream of starting a small farm in the fertile Upper Valley. Knowing that the region hardly needed more pumpkins, they researched local needs and decided to establish…