Bedford company barkin’ up the right tree at Christmastime

Don’t forget man’s best friend this Christmas! Barkin’ Biscuit, of Bedford, sells handmade dog biscuits featuring wholesome ingredients such as pumpkin, rye and carob. Owner Karen Goldthwaite said she started Barkin’ Biscuit in 2004 in …

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Eclectic gifts are artistic – and functional, too

For interesting, charming gifts for the foodie in your life, look no further than Elegantly Eclectic, of Claremont. One-of-a-kind coffee scoops, pie servers, wedding cake sets and other “kitchen bling” items are hand-decorated by owner …

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Restaurants’ famed drinks now available commercially

Have you ever tried to copy your favorite restaurant cocktail and just couldn’t quite get it right? For fans of the Polynesian Scorpion and Mai Tai, which are often served at Asian restaurants, the task …

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Planet full of yummy flavor-filled marshmallows

The creations from Planet Marshmallow aren’t your typical campfire marshmallow. They’re light, fluffy and loaded with flavor. Don’t even think about putting one of these on a stick! Made in Milford by Heather Cox and …

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Kettle corn maker popping up sweet, salty treat

It can be hard to find a sweet treat that stands up to summer heat without becoming a sticky, melted mess. For a wonderful sweet and salty combo, perfectly portable for picnics and camping, made …

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Kensington winery has had sweet success

Hot, hazy summer days invite laid-back sipping: chilled white wines, sangrias, spritzers. Sweet Baby Vineyards in Kensington, owned by Lewis and Stacey Eaton, is a boutique winery offering a variety of wines perfectly suited to …

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Spice up Father’s Day with these hot picks

Father’s Day is around the corner, and the last thing Dad needs is a new tie. This year, indulge his manly man side with a hot and spicy gift from Sizzlin Sauces in Conway. Makers …

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Fennelly Farms offers Irish Soda Bread for its jams

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Irish Soda Bread is a requirement for many people’s tables. Fennelly Farms, of Claremont, has a fantastic easy mix to make that job a lot easier! Irish Soda …

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Chocolate treats made right in New Hampshire

Valentine’s Day is about chocolate – serious chocolate. None of those mini fun-size Snickers bars or baby packs of Skittles like at Halloween; those don’t cut it for the big day, the Super Bowl of …

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Do-it-yourself cereal to please every taste

For everyone who has ever spent time wandering the cereal aisle trying to choose something for breakfast, here’s a completely new idea: custom cereal, designed to taste and featuring the designer’s name and face on …

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Get in the game with these new sodas

Gaming and energy drinks go hand in hand these days, but a lot of parents are worried about the amounts of sugar, caffeine and artificial ingredients in some of them. Now, thanks to Gamer Soda, …

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Michele’s has popcorn for wide range of tastes

Who doesn’t love popcorn? Michele Holbrook, of Loudon, does, and her Michele’s Sweet Shoppe makes white chocolate covered popcorn, packaged beautifully, that makes a wonderful holiday gift for all those people who are hard to …

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

New mixer brings lower calories to margaritas

Holiday parties are right around the corner; from Halloween to Jan. 2, party occasions abound! All those wonderful, yummy cocktails made with sugary mixers can pack on the pounds fast. Drink Skinny has a great …

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

NH business heeds man’s need for savory mead

To most people, mead is the stuff of historical romance novels or Renaissance festivals. Thanks to Londonderry’s Moonlight Meadery, mead is having a renaissance of its own. Michael Fairbrother, owner of Moonlight Meadery, has 15 …

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Dessert hummus offers a tasty – and healthy – snack

It’s almost time for back to school! Along with backpacks, pencils and other supplies, back-to-school shopping for a lot of parents includes lunches. Even parents who don’t have to pack lunches for their children are …

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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 just call for something more, well, special. North Country Smokehouse in Claremont makes gourmet sausages, …

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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 in backpacks and beach bags to the park, the beach, the lake or the neighbor’s …

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Creative touch makes The Herb Barn popular

The Herb Barn in Richmond, owned by Mary Taylor, is quite the on-the-move business. Taylor said The Herb Barn originated in Swanzey; it was sold and moved to Jaffrey. Then in July 2006, Taylor purchased …

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

When plain ketchup just isn’t enough for you

Cookout season is here, and that means ketchup – lots of ketchup – on hot dogs, burgers and more. To change things up this season, try Spicey Mike’s Gourmet Ketchup, made in Kingston. Mike Johnson …

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Provincial mustards add zest to variety of food

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start adding some extra spark to the dinner table. Zingy and flavorful, with the tang of vinegar, mustards are a perfect way to do that, and …

Wednesday, March 10, 2010