Brew At The Hall

FEATURED FOOD Tupelo Hosts its First Beer Pairing Dinner Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo   The Tupelo Music Hall is best known for its live music, but for one night, the Derry performance venue will cater more to foodies than music fans.  On Friday, Aug. 11, the Tupelo will host its first-ever … [Read more…]

Simple Scoops

FEATURED FOOD – * COVER STORIES * Varied Vanilla Varied Vanilla Different Approaches to the Classic Flavor Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     It’s often considered the most basic flavor, but there’s more to vanilla ice cream than you might think. Between the different methods of making it, combinations of ingredients … [Read more…]

Granite Brews

FEATURED FOOD Brewfest Highlights New Hampshire Craft Beer Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     Forty-five breweries and more than 100 craft brews will be featured at the fourth annual New Hampshire Brewers Festival, happening Saturday, July 22, at Kiwanis Waterfront Park in Concord. The brewfest, hosted by the New Hampshire Brewers … [Read more…]

Ready, Set, Grill

FEATURED FOOD Barbecue Competition Returns to Brookline Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     Whether you’re seasoned in the sport of competitive barbecuing or you’re curious to see what it’s all about, you can put your outdoor cooking skills to the test at the Brookline Tailgate & Barbecue/Grilling Cook-off, happening Saturday, July … [Read more…]

Sips & Scenery

FEATURED FOOD Lakes Region Brewfest Features 30+ Breweries Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     The Brew with a View festival is just what it sounds like: a brewfest held in a scenic Lakes Region location, with views of Lake Winnisquam, Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains. The third annual event takes … [Read more…]

Winning Burgers

FEATURED FOOD New Restaurant Challenge Awards Prizes for Eating Burgers Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     If you plan on dining out next month, you could be in the running for some tasty prizes — as long as you order a burger. During the month of July, the Hippo will host … [Read more…]

Berry Delicious

FEATURED FOOD Strawberry Festival Returns to Hollis Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Fifty quarts of whipping cream, 39 gallons of ice cream and 370 quarts of strawberries will be used at this year’s Hollis Strawberry Festival, happening at the Town Commons on Sunday, June 25. The festival is hosted by … [Read more…]

The Art of The Butcher

FEATURED FOOD  –  * COVER STORIES * Being A Butcher Being A Butcher How The Profession Has Evolved Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo   New Hampshire butcher shops with meat hanging from the ceiling are history, said Billy Steeves, manager at the Prime Butcher in Hampstead. Instead, butchers today are kind of … [Read more…]

Making The Cut

FEATURED FOOD Workshop Teaches Culinary Knife Techniques Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     Unless you’ve been to culinary school, it’s possible that you’ve been misusing your kitchen knives all along — which is why LaBelle Winery is offering a chance to learn more effective knife skills during a workshop on Wednesday, … [Read more…]

Taste of the Trucks

FEATURED FOOD Food Truck Festival Comes to Manchester Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy/Stock Photo     Manchester will have its first food truck festival when CASA New Hampshire hosts Food Trucks for CASA from Friday, June 2, through Sunday, June 4, at McIntyre Ski Area. Fifteen food trucks from northern New England will … [Read more…]

Summer At The Markets

FEATURED FOOD New Hampshire Farmers Markets Kick off Summer Season Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy/Stock Photo     Enjoy fresh fruits and veggies, homemade specialty food items and more while supporting local farms at these New Hampshire farmers markets. Some are already open for the summer season and many others will be starting … [Read more…]