Food & Drink

The Bob House

The Bob House, on Rte. 25 in Moultonborough, occupies the site that was once the home of Grill 25 and, before that, Copperfield’s. Chef/Owner Bob Bourque and his wife Patricia have created a welcoming casual family dining experience. The décor…

Canterbury Shaker Gardens

Spend an idyllic summer day at Canterbury Shaker Village. Explore the gardens, check out the Farm Stand or sign up for one of the workshops. That’s just the beginning of what the Village has to offer serious and armchair gardeners.Founded…

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…

A Week in Perigord

Truffles, foie gras, crusty bread, wine and cheese — bon appetit! Fresh foie gras, local cheeses ripened to perfection and scooped up with chunks of crusty baguette, tender morsels of veal braised with chestnuts and tiny white onions — it…

Banana Coffee Cake

Serves 12 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup mashed ripe banana 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon mace 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts…

Harvest on the harbor

Portland raises the ante with a three-day culinary festivalThe city of Portland, Maine, is about the size of our Manchester, but this city on the Atlantic has become an epicenter for fine dining found on a national Richter scale. I…

Butter’s Artisanal Cheese and Wine

A Place for pairingFor almost two decades I lived in Switzerland. While I missed my family, I discovered many interesting places, developed some wonderful friendships … and enjoyed lots of marvelous food. Now back in New Hampshire, I’ve traded in…

Little Tastes for Your L.O.

Little Duck Organics, a new line of healthy snack food for little ones ages six months to three years, has just been put on area store shelves. I recently sat down with Zack Normandin, the owner and developer, to ask…