Take Out Thanksgiving

FEATURED FOOD    –   * COVER STORY * Feast At Home Without The Mess + Where To Dine Out Written by Angie Sykeny  (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     If you’ve ever had a hand in cooking the Thanksgiving meal, you know how stressful it can be, from juggling all the side dishes to … [Read more…]

Pop Culture Gaming

FEATURED POP    –    * COVER STORY * Comic Book Store Hosts “Geeky” Game Nights. Written by Ryan Lessard  (news@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     While the video game industry has blown up in the past decade, it has not been to the detriment of classic real-world gameplay. In fact, in just the past few years, … [Read more…]

Get Out The Energy

FEATURED POP – * COVER STORY * Where to Go & What to Do to Get Some Energy Out Written by Matt Ingersoll (listings@hippopress.com) Photos: Launch Trampoline Center Courtesy Photo     You don’t have to have a membership or be in a league to enjoy these indoor venues. From basketball courts and batting cages, to scaling rock … [Read more…]

Hassan vs. Ayotte – A Fair Fight?

FEATURED NEWS    –    * COVER STORY * A Traditional NH Battle over Independents Colored by Outside Influences By Ryan Lessard  (news@hippopress.com) Images: Tony Luongo Illustration     The matchup between Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan and Republican incumbent Sen. Kelly Ayotte has been seen as one of the few swing-state races that could determine which party … [Read more…]

Beyond Candy

FEATURED NEWS    –    * COVER STORY * Halloween Treats, From Mummy Dogs to Frankenstein Pops By Kelly Sennott Images: Liz Barbour     There’s only so much candy corn you can eat, so why settle for traditional Halloween treats? Spice up your fare by adding a little scariness to your entrees, hors d’oeuvres, sweets and … [Read more…]

The Ubiquity of Pumpkin

FEATURED FOOD    –    * COVER STORY * A Look at Fall’s Trendiest Flavor Written by Angie Sykeny  (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     From cupcakes and ice cream to lattes and beer, pumpkin-lovers have no trouble finding their favorite flavor when fall creeps in. The explosion of pumpkin-flavored everything started as a trend … [Read more…]

NH, Center of the Contra Dancing Universe

FEATURED POP    –    * COVER STORY * New Life for the Old School New England Dance Party Written by Kelly Sennott  (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Some people hate Mondays. Naomi and Lydia Hannon love them. The 21- and 22-year-old sisters regularly attend the Monday night contra dance in Nelson Town Hall, a 150-year-old … [Read more…]