Hidden Hanover
“Hidden in plain sight” is a bit too cliché for a place so original, but that’s the essence of the city that Dartmouth built. It’s an oasis of urban sophistication in a pastoral setting. It’s the cultural counterpart to the…
New Hampshire Magazine - March 2010
Chocolate Challenge 2007
We invited three judges to weigh the successes of each chef’s inventiveness in marrying chocolate and maple syrup. The judges were celebrity guests Tom Griffith from WMUR-TV Channel 9, Master Baker Steve James of Portsmouth and food writer Rachel Forrest…
Gifts for Your Grandkids
What can I give to my grandchildren? What will make a difference? Grandparents often come to these questions when they realize that the little ones have all the “things” they need and more. New toys, electronics or sports equipment? They…
Happy Hearts
What comes to mind when you hear the words “heart disease?” It’s likely to be the Hollywood heart attack … a man clutching his chest, a rush to the emergency room. That does happen, but this scene is not the…
Seashells at the Seashore
In this charming, one-of-a-kind bedroom, every piece of furniture attracts the eye like a fine work of art. Pleasant depictions of majestic sailboats and young children immersed in the business of play are painted directly onto the original, handcrafted furniture.…
A Kitchen Reborn
Simple in style, this lovely Peabody & Stearns turn-of-the-century home can be found in Newport, N.H. Owners Kathy and Dan Walsh have been lovingly restoring the house for several years. Originally built in 1906 as a summer cottage for a…
Barn Again
Great architects like Frank Lloyd Wright attempted to create buildings that tucked into their environments, becoming an asset to nature, rather than an eyesore. But some of the most successful efforts at merging buildings and nature were far less subtle.…
Bed, Breakfast and Beyond
The weather outside is frightful, but my dear, the night is delightful. A snowy eve enrobed in the warmth of a cozy inn is one of life’s greatest joys. Better yet, after lingering over a four-course dinner, your room is…
Eat, Drink and Be Married: 15 Reception Dishes We Love
There are a variety of factors that make a wedding memorable and one of the most key is the quality and uniqueness of the reception food. The range of possibilities is vast. At hotels and banquet rooms you are usually…
Isn't She Lovely
Your wedding day is all about celebrating romance. How you define romance is depicted in that most-dreamed about ensemble — your wedding dress. And nothing brings romance to life more than today’s interpretations of the Victorian Era, proving once again…
