A Toast to Wine
A delicious tour of Italy’s Barolo region By Katherine P. Cox Wineries/Cantinas Following is a list of wineries and cantinas (tasting rooms) and their contact information. Cantinas are open to the public, but not all producers conduct public tours of their wineries; those that do are by reservation only. Be sure to contact the producers in advance... [Read more]
Grilled Chestnuts with Bourbon Cider Reduction and Salty Maple Sugar
Chef Chad Lumbra I am a huge fan of grilling in the winter. It’s a great way to free up some kitchen space and cook some great food during the holidays. Chestnuts 2–3 lb whole chestnuts in the shell Bourbon Cider Reduction (recipe follows) Salty Maple Sugar (recipe follows) 1. Preheat the grill to medium. 2. Score an X in the bottom of each chestnut.... [Read more]
Take a Moonlight Hike
Rediscover favorite Vermont hikes under a winter full moon by Faren MacDonald At seven o’clock, the full January moon, sheathed in a fine haze, still holds its just-risen orange hue. A group of hikers who have gathered in the Mount Tom parking lot off Prosper Road use the moon’s glow to fasten their snowshoes. We switch on our headlamps to peer... [Read more]
Celebrate in Canada
Celebrate the New Year at the Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec, it is the heart of it. At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, guests are guaranteed a memorable and inspiring stay in one of the... [Read more]
Go for a Ride
The Best View in the World Dog sledding with Braeburn Siberians by Meg Brazill It’s not easy keeping up with Katharine Bennett and her husband Alex MacLennan, let alone their team of Siberian huskies. It’s a perfect winter morning, and we’re on top of a mountain along Vermont and New Hampshire’s shared border. On today’s two-hour dogsled ride,... [Read more]
Holiday Gift Guide
Shop and dine locally. It’s all here in the Upper Valley! [Read more] Read More →
Keep It Local!
Shop New London for fine gifts, dining, and services. Keep it local! [Read more] Read More →
A Fall Shopping Experience
No need to travel far—we have it all right here! Whatever you are looking for, you’ll find an amazing variety of stores in the Upper Valley. Do your shopping and dining locally at these fine merchants. [Read more] Read More →
Kid’s Nutrition
Back-to-School Lunches & Snacks—It’s Elementary! Nutrition can be delicious. by Elaine Ambrose To get kids to consume those thoughtfully prepared lunches, remember the basics: keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Another one: kids like foods in small compartments or containers—think Bento-style lunch boxes. Kids love fruit, especially... [Read more]
Winter’s Coming!
Be prepared for a long, cold season by Elaine Ambrose Button up—winter’s coming! Make a list and head outside (while you still can). Clear leaves and vegetation from foundations, and seal cracks where critters can enter—mice need only a dime-sized door! Check sills for dry rot and pests, then trim branches hanging too close to the house. Good-bye... [Read more]
