“It’s the place the New York Times calls “hip”. “ We’re talkin’ Cotton, an eclectic downtown Manchester, NH restaurant located in the Historic Millyard District. “Cotton is known for exceptional food, friendly yet professional service and an inviting, casual upscale atmosphere.” Love the reclaimed mill building, the exposed pipes and beams. Cotton is listed as one…
Portland Pie Company
It was very exciting around here last weekend. My nephew’s high school basketball team won the regional championship for their division on Saturday afternoon. The first quarter started off as a nail biter, with his team down 12-0. Then they got their feet underneath them in the second quarter. And when they did, boy did they…
King Arthur Flour
Wahoo!!! THLG field trip to King Arthur Flour today! Tucked in the hills of rural Norwich, VT off Route 5 is the beautiful and newly renovated King Arthur Flour campus. A 100% employee-owned company, King Arthur Flour began in 1790. I get really excited about King Arthur Flour. King Arthur is all about pure ingredients, excellent baking supplies,…
Bedford Village Inn
Welcome to the fabulous Bedford Village Inn! Bedford Village Inn, once the site of a working farm built in 1810, is now a four diamond luxury property nestled in the beautiful green hills of Bedford, New Hampshire. Beautifully preserved stonewalls are everywhere on the grounds. White lights, snow and architectural interest abound. Note the silo…
Simon Pearce Glass, Quechee VT
My cousin first told me about the treasure of Simon Pearce Glass in Quechee, VT several years ago. Funny, since she’s in Chicago and I live here in New England. Simon Pearce is known worldwide for his artistic glass blown pieces and designs. The gristmill was operational here in Quechee beginning in 1778. Over…
Spoiled @ Moon Dog Cafe, Chester VT
A few girlfriends and I recently flew the coop for a little Vermont getaway. Flap flap flap, all the way to the Green Mountain state. The mountains were still green. But they won’t be for long. The first significant snowfall of the season is forecasted today. It’s not that I’m surprised. I was born in…
