New Hampshire Magazine - September 2011

Blue Moon Rising

The former Blue Moon Market and Café goes from granola to tequila.You could say it was a bolt out of the blue when Kathy Gallant decided to open Blue Moon Evolution.It was Earth Day 2010 and friends and family had…

Ten Years Later

I guess everyone has a 9/11 story. I was driving to our brand-new offices of New Hampshire Magazine in Manchester when I heard something on the radio about a plane crash at the World Trade Center. It was our first…

Letters to the Editor

Need a good reason to spot the newt?This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a Totally Awesome Gourmet Popcorn basket valued at $75 from Michele's Sweet Shoppe of Epsom (www.nhpopcorn.com). Michele's trademarked motto is "The proof is in…

New Angle

Fish from your kayak? Absolutely.Kayak fishing is the joyous marriage between angling and paddling. Whether on a mountain lake or along with the ebb and flow of the saltwater tide, kayaking fishermen are able to get to places bigger boats…

Mister Organic

When Larry Pletcher and his wife Carol moved to N.H., they settled in rural Warner and started a farm that was soon certified organic. That was back in 1988 when organic was cool only to a select few, a "hard…

El Mariachi

Let the Band Play On.Authentic Mexican food has found its way to Moultonborough. El Mariachi, which opened in July, is located at 1094 Whittier Highway (Route 25) in the log cabin structure that had most recently been a seafood restaurant.…

Recycled for Retail

Featured Shop - In-Home, ExeterDeep breath. In-Home, 177 Water St., is about to change the way you look at "old" items forever. Drop anchor for at least an hour and browse this scrumptious home décor store and more. Owner Anna…

Designs for Living

Getting your options covered in ink.Striking Polynesian design is the hallmark of tattoo artist Trevor Marshall.Born in New Zealand, he was influenced by imagery of the native people, a melting pot of Polynesian races.As a former civil engineering draftsman he…

Tiny Reminder

Every month I enjoy writing these articles. By the time this issue is out, I will have just finished New Hampshire Antiques Week and exhibited at the 54th Annual New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association Show in Manchester. Antiques Week is…

Healthy Harvest

Wholesome, right-from-the-farm products are easier to get than ever.Years ago getting fresh veggies, flowers or maybe meat and eggs straight from the farmer was a rare, sort of retro experience. If you happened to be driving along a country road…