Fast Faves with Joan Woodhead

As a longtime Concord resident, Joan Woodhead knows firsthand the benefits of living in the Capital Region. In 1966, her family, then with four young children, bought a farm just outside the center of the city. They became self-sufficient — raising their own food and...
He’s paying it forward

He’s paying it forward

By EILEEN O’GRADY Clement Kigugu was on an airplane in the winter of 2006, preparing to land in the United States for the very first time when he realized just how challenging the language barrier was going to be. Kigugu, who was on his way to the U.S. from Rwanda as...

Setting Her Own Style

Setting Her Own Style

The first time Emelyne Adios wore kitenge fabric in a runway show, she fell in love. The New Hampshire fashion designer, who was in her early 20s at the time and working as a model in Burundi, was assigned to wear a jacket made from the vibrant African print fabric at...

Cascade Brook Farm Beef Kefta

Cascade Brook Farm Beef Kefta

Serves 4–6 as an appetizerbrbrbrbrbrbrIngredients:brbrbrbr1 lb GroundbrBeef, from Cascade Brook Farm3 Tbsp Mincedbrshallots2 tsp Mincedbrgarlic½ tsp Paprika½ tsp Cumin,brground¼ cup ChoppedbrparsleySaltbrand pepper to tastebrbrbrbr Instructions:brbrCombinebrall...

Chilled Dueling Melon Soup

Chilled Dueling Melon Soup

Serves 4–6Ingredients:brbr2 cups each coarsely chopped ripebrhoneydew melon2 cups each coarsely chopped ripebrcantaloupe melon2-1/2 cups fresh orange juice1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup honey1/4 bottle white wine (champagne, Riesling, gewürztraminer)2 cups...

Sailing Around the World

Sailing Around the World

“Such voyaging may not be a route to nirvana. It calls for numerous solutions to break away from land’s grip and certainlybris not for all. It involved considerable hard work and problem solving. Butbrover time, it has provided lifelong insights and reflective...

Gallery Extra: League of NH Craftsmen

Gallery Extra: League of NH Craftsmen

The mission of the League is to encourage, nurture, and promote thebrcreation, use and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional craftbrthrough the inspiration and education of artists and the broader community.Enjoy these images of its new headquarters in the...

Must-have gadgets designed to eliminate pet peeves

Must-have gadgets designed to eliminate pet peeves

Companies are rolling out hot newbrtechnology to keep you connected, organized and entertained. Yet, many createbrpet peeves. Whether you are hanging out at home or travelling on vacation,brhere’s a round-up of tech gadget must-haves that get rid of top gadget...

Liven Up Your Home with Color

Liven Up Your Home with Color

The summer months are all about color. From flowers in bloom tobrvibrant beach towels and colorful dresses, summer brings with it a multitude ofbrhues.brbrIf you feel thatbryour home is in need of an update, adding a little pop of color can help. Startbrby thinking...

Tart Cherries – Today’s Hottest Super Fruit

Tart Cherries – Today’s Hottest Super Fruit

Nowbrmore than ever, getting nutrients naturally is an important part of our diet. According to top trend forecasters, antioxidants remain abrmajor indicator of health-promoting foods, with nine out of ten of adults awarebrof antioxidants, and one-third making a...

Beat Snack Attacks with a Handful of Almonds

Beat Snack Attacks with a Handful of Almonds

The clockbrstrikes 11 a.m. and the breakfast you had a few hours earlier isn’t keepingbryour stomach from growling, yet it’s too early for lunch. A snack, perhaps?brGreat idea, but it’s the unplanned mid-morning and mid-afternoon meals that oftenbrsteer people off the...

The Bridges House Revisited – Gallery Extra

The Bridges House Revisited – Gallery Extra

Ready to serve the people of New HampshirePhotos by Ian RaymondAfter many long years of planning and fundraising followedbrby several months of construction and finally interior design, the grandbropening of the newly renovated Bridges House was held in November....

The Friends Program

The Friends Program

The Friends Program works in several areas to assist peoplebrin the community. Their programs include Emergency Housing, Foster GrandparentbrProgram, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and Youth Mentoring Program.brbrbrbrEmergency HousingbrbrThe Friends Emergency...

Spring 2013: Delight in Spring

Spring 2013: Delight in Spring

In the Spring 2013 edition you will find tips for your yard from local landscaperbrGary Tasker, the story of how National Powesports owner Nathan Sanel and hisbrwife built their business from selling one bike to having an inventory ofbrseveral hundred motorcycles and...