Off the shelf
The best sorts of books are the ones that leave you feeling a bit breathless as you turn the last page. The ones you stay up with past bedtime, not quite ready to turn off the light yet. The ones you can’t wait to figure out the ending to but also don’t want to...
Vintage Vroom
Inside Ron Wirth’s barn, nestled between the old tools, knick knacks and hundreds of transistor radios, sits an old love. “I cared for it like my first baby. It was my first baby,” Wirth said. “I cared for it. I washed it and polished it every week.” The chrome on the...
Easy Basic Aioli
br 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2-3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to tastebrCombine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor or blender and process...
Roadtrip to Baltimore
Red Sox fans enjoy a weekend in Charm City.By Mike MorinPhotography by Gary WongI was a Red Sox fan before being a Red Sox fan was cool. I grew up in Detroit, also known as Tigertown, where the Tigers won the World Series in 1968, my senior year in high school. I...
Multi-Seed Hamburger Buns
From the Bakers at King Arthur FlourMakes 12 bunsThese buns are mixed, shaped and allowed to rise in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. The cool rise adds extra flavor; it also gives you some flexibility. You can start them one day and bake them the next morning or...
Chipotle Ketchup
From Chef Brian Shea’s Kitchen at The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern in Concordbr Olive oil 1/2 cup white onion, chopped 28 ounce can diced roasted tomatoes 2 chipotle peppers* 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup sugar Salt and pepper to...
Wine Picks
What to Drink with Your Burger?It’s summertime and the living is easy. A big juicy burger can take a big wine, so don’t be shy. But remember it’s summer; you’re cooking and eating outside, maybe drinking from a plastic cup, so you don’t need to get too fancy! On a hot...
Organic Lawn Care
Headquartered in New Hampshire, Fire Belly Organic Lawn Care provides a seasonal, do it yourself, six step organic lawn care program to customers all over The United States and Canada.The Fire Belly six step program is an easy to use organic lawn care system designed...
Perfect Picnic Salads
Summer SaladsBreak out the pasta!One of the great things about pasta salad in the summer is that you can cook it the night before or in the cool of the morning and then just toss it with the other ingredients before eating.Savory Salad StarterMix up a batch of Savory...
Easy White Chocolate Mousse
Serves 6brbr 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 tsp vanillabrHeat water in saucepan with sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add chocolate chips and melt until smooth. Set saucepan in cold water to cool mixture. Place in the...
Sweet Spring
More Recipes from Matthew MeadbrWhite Chocolate Orange DreamsiclebrMakes 3 servingsbrIngredients:brbr 2 cups white hot chocolate 1 cup crushed ice ½ cup orange liqueur 1 cup vanilla ice creambrbrDirections:Puree all in a blender until smooth. Garnish with orange...
A Taste of France on Main Street
Madeleines offers more than its signature cookiebrThe aroma catches your attention when you first walk into Madeleines on Main Street. Perhaps the luscious smell is from the buttery, flaky croissants. Or maybe it’s the savory tortiere pork pies or gingerbread men...
Planning to Paint?
Go for an eco-friendly optionGreen is hot when it comes to paint—and we’re not talking about the color. Whether you’re doing a major remodel or giving your home an inexpensive facelift, you’ll find a variety of environmentally friendly paint options that are healthier...
Sustainable Construction
North Branch Construction of Concord was involved in implementing construction of sustainable-designed projects long before “green construction” was a common term. In 1997, North Branch completed construction of its first official “Energy Crafted Home” in Bedford, NH,...
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