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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

BBQ Daze

BROOKLINE – Is it possible to benefit a community, learn safety rules and have a bunch of fun all at the same time? The folks at the Brookline Fire Department certainly think so, as they launch into their fifth annual Backyard Barbecue Cookoff on the weekend of July 31-Aug. 1, …

Quick Bites

Cooking how-to videos

Want to learn from the pros? Area chefs and food experts share their tips with our series of cooking tips videos. Click here to see what you can bring to your own kitchen.

Table For Two

Encore's restaurant reviews

Small plate menu is a big taste treat

Sometimes, dinner out is a pleasant evening with good food. At other times, it’s an unforgettable event. Such was the case when we visited Cafe Europa recently to sample its …

Ice cream, more at Hayward’s

In our occasional look into ice cream and food stands this summer, we couldn’t overlook Nashua’s Hayward’s Ice Cream Stand. Yes, we know they have a location in Milford, too, …

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Monthly Features

Sugar Side Up

Jake’s scoops up sweets – and some science

Deep within the recesses of an unassuming Amherst sweet shop, there’s science afoot. A mint hunk here, a pumpkin there, …

Practice makes perfect for Swan’s chocolatiers

Michael Anderson doesn’t like chocolate. He loves it. …

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HOMEmade

Claremont smokehouse’s meats have distinctive flavors

While it’s true that charcoal and the great outdoors can elevate the simplest hamburger or hot dog, some special-occasion cookouts …

Snack on healthy, NH-made almond varieties

KEENE – Summer means snacks – lots of snacks, eating on the go, stuff that can be carried around easily …

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Craves and Raves

Food and fun from Fort Fairfield to East Boston

A few “Craves and Raves” ago, I suggested some New England foodie day trips, including Portland, Maine; Wellfleet, Mass.; and …

Compromise on food for healthy ‘marriage’

Don’t ask me who “they” are, but “they” say marriage is all about compromise. Well, I’ll be honest, my “marriage” …

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5&Dine

Nothing says ‘summer’ like ice cream

Ah, summer. July conjures up images of backyard barbecues, watermelon, fireworks and ice cream stands. …

Burgers

As a fan of all things edible, I am so excited to be lending my palate to the 5&Dine column. …

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Chef's Corner

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If you are a chef who works in the immediate Nashua area and would like to be profiled in our Chef's Corner feature, e-mail Editor Deidre Ashe.

NH Farmers' Markets

View the 2009 list of New Hampshire farmers' markets courtesy of the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

Restaurant Guide

2010 Culinary Delights