New Hampshire Magazine - September 2011

Bronto Size Me

Even 11-year-olds know the new foodspeak.Recently a friend asked me to join her for a cup of coffee. We were catching up while moving with the line at the counter when suddenly, mid-conversation, she turned to the coffee-loompa and rambled…

Words for the Birds

There's something convenient about an either-or proposition. Heads or tails, up or down, black or white, us or them. So it's not a surprise that most popular pets fall into two categories: cats or dogs. I can understand the dual…

Changing Spaces

Need a new place, or actually, just a new space? Moving on up doesn’t have to involve a real estate transaction. Let’s face it: The real estate market may be thawing but it’s still pretty cold out there. For Sale…

Historic Opportunities

Our Top 10 neighborhoods where History and community combine."I think what makes New Hampshire special is that many of our villages are still intact, with the same architectural features they've had for 100 or 200 years," says Nadine Peterson, preservation…

Grilled Jalapeño Poppers (PSK-style)

While you have the grill going, add these hot bites for a tasty appetizer.6 Jalapeño peppers, largest you can find4 ounces PSK Mexican Chorizo, cooked and drained3 ounces Manchego or sharp cheddar cheeseCanola oil as neededToothpicks and grillSlice the pepper…

Creamed Kale & Potatoes

Here is a tasty way to enjoy these healthy vegetables.Serves 41/2 cup diced Spanish onions1 tablespoon chopped garlic1/2 cup white wine2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 cup cream4 cups packed green kale3 cups packed baby spinach2 cups steamed red potatoes, cut in…

Spice is the Life

Local Company Stays LocalEven the paperwork is infused with the aroma of spices at Attar in Harrisville. Huge bags of cinnamon bark from Indonesia and spicy peppercorns in five colors are just part of the brew that fills the air…

Franktoberfest

Greater Nashua's 106.3 Frank FM invites you to join them for the first-ever Franktoberfest being held rain or shine on Saturday, October 1 at Holman Stadium in Nashua.From 1-5 p.m. Nashua's historic baseball stadium will be filled with some of…

Visiting Frost Heaves

Fred Marple and the Frost Heaves Players join the Speed Bumps band to present their Best of NH-winning variety show filled with comedy, music and assorted Yankee nonsense from (the fictional) town of Frost Heaves.Intrigued but want to know more?Here's…