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spring 2011 volume 4, no. 2

features 14 Spring Fly-In

by Lisa Densmore Discover the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s migratory birds.

30 M eteorologist Josh Judge by Mike Morin Tracking New Hampshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extreme weather.

36 B rilliant Blooms

by Matthew Mead Spring flowers lift your spirits.

84 T ime for Tea

by Susan Nye Celebrate the royal wedding with a tea party.

Cover photo by Ian Raymond Photo on this page by Matthew Mead

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7 Editor’s Note

8 Contributors 10 Online Exclusives 12 Around Town 21 Common Ground by Kevin Gray

Shaq and Einstein.

25 Local Flavors by Linda A. Thompson

Dinner and a show at Ichiban.

64 Travel Log by Debbie Johnson

Why use a travel consultant?

70 Bright Ideas

New England “Living” Show House opens May 27.

74 In Motion by Mark Aiken

Mooseman brings triathletes to Bristol, New Hampshire.

81 Smart Money by Amy K. Kanyuk

Asset protection planning.

93 Calendar of Events 100 Concord Chat by Mike Morin

Concord Arts Market founder Katy Brown Solsky.

43 Special Section TrendWatch

Local experts share tips on building, remodeling, landscaping, energy efficiency, new materials, and decorating your home.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Signs of Spring After a brutal winter that brought us at least one snowstorm per week, I’m more than ready for the warmth and sunshine of spring. I know many people love winter, but having to shovel the snow off the roof two weekends in a row is a bit much, even for diehard fans of the cold and snow. In this issue we’re bringing you some sure signs of spring—Lisa Densmore follows the return of migratory birds to our area (page 14) and Matthew Mead presents clever ideas for brightening every corner of the house with colorful blooms (page 36). The royal wedding is a perfect time to host a tea party in celebration of all things British, so bring out your prettiest china and enjoy Susan Nye’s delectable recipes (page 84). Take time to visit the New England “Living” Show House in Windsor, Vermont (page 70), which opens to the public May 28, and enjoy dinner out with friends for a unique experience at Ichiban Japanese SteakHouse (page 25). I had the pleasure of visiting Josh Judge at the WMUR-TV studios with Geoff Forester for a photo shoot for our feature about Josh and his job as a meteorologist. Predicting weather in New England is quite a challenge, and I think you’ll enjoy Josh’s candid interview beginning on page 30. I can assure you that he’s just as nice in person as he seems to be on the air. His book, Extreme New England Weather, debuted in the fall and is available at local bookstores. Our special Trend Watch section highlights everything you need to know about updating your home or building a new one (page 43). The trend most of our local experts mention is that people are staying in their homes longer, which is leading homeowners to invest in revitalizing living areas both indoors and out. From combined kitchens and family rooms to outdoor patios and cooking areas, people are making their homes more livable for the long term. Wherever this beautiful spring season takes you, we invite you to bring Around Concord along to guide you to many of the exciting people and places in the area. Enjoy!

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1 Lindsey Herbert and Jessica Eschleman from Main Street Concord support Concord Hospital’s Genetic Counseling Program by attending the Annual Wine Tasting.

2 A nnette Fletcher and Claudia Walker from

Merrimack County Savings Bank at Concord Hospital’s Annual Wine Tasting.

3 Kelly Klebbe and Jessica Bailey from Concord Hospital Trust with Lori Myers, Annual Wine Tasting event co-chair. 4 Attendees pack the Grappone Center during the 5th Annual Taste of Concord. 5 Mike Murphy, host MC, gets a detailed explanation from Angelina’s owner and head chef Rick Denison during the Third Annual Granite State Throw Down. 6 Mike Garofalo, John Stevenson, and Tyler Kelly of New Hampshire Distributors share a good laugh at the Belgian Draught Experience Booth.

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7 Scott Ouellette, owner of O’s in Concord, along with his kitchen staff, accept an award from a group of Concord Boys & Girls Club members. 8 A variety of desserts. 9 A selection of beers from New Hampshire Distributors, Inc. 10 Chris Emond, executive director of the Concord Boys & Girls Club, presents Frank Lemay, president of Milestone Engineering, with his sponsorship plaque.

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11 Attendees enjoy sampling many different foods and drinks at the Grappone Center during the 5th Annual Taste of Concord. Want to see photos of your event? E-mail them to editor@aroundconcordnh.com.

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Fly-In Discover the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s migratory birds

hen the deluge finally abated, I stepped outside intending to take a long walk. The rainstorm had trapped me indoors for three tedious days. My legs ached for exercise. The grass, a couple of weeks free of its winter blanket, was now more green than pale yellow. The crocuses bloomed in colorful bursts of purple, orange, and yellow. Nature was waking up again after its long winter nap.

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As I turned down the lane, I spied a robin, the first of the year, hopping across a small patch of lawn. It paused, cocking its head as if listening for its subterranean prey, though it really scanned the ground for a telltale squirm. I chuckled at the accuracy of the cliché, “the early bird gets the worm.” This red breast was certainly ahead of the migratory curve in New England. Its payoff was a fat, brown night crawler that it pulled from the saturated ground and then carried off to a nearby spruce tree. Interestingly, worms are not the mainstay of a robin’s diet. Berries are, but they also eat insects and larvae, especially in springtime when they have a hungry family

to feed. Worms are robin baby food, partially digested by the mother bird and then regurgitated into the mouths of her babes. Her demanding brood eats constantly! What’s more, robins typically lay two sets of delicate blue eggs every spring, with up to six in a clutch. Robin eggs take about two weeks to hatch. The young live off Mom and Dad for a mere 15 days and then take off, literally. The ability to fly allows millions of birds to wing around the world, or at least across great stretches of it, on their biannual migrations. In the fall, some species fly thousands of miles from New England to balmier habitats in Central and South America. They return each spring to raise their young, often in the exact nests they vacated six months earlier. 

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1 Mourning dove. 2 Immature pileated woodpecker. 3 Osprey on a tree top. 4 Baby red-winged blackbird. 5 Tree swallows get a bug.

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Not all migratory birds migrate great distances. Some go only as far as the next food source. For example, cedar waxwings prefer to dine on fruit produced by the trees in which they nest, as well as carpenter ants, grasshoppers, and caterpillars. When they deplete a food source, they gather in large flocks of 200-plus birds and head south, but only as far as the next available grove of fruit trees. If a garden has ornamental shrubs with berries, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gladly visit, though their natural habitat is open woodland around water. Cedar waxwings summer from the mid-latitude states into Canada, particularly in the Northeast and Central Atlantic regions. They shift south out of Canada, spreading across much of the lower 48 states during the winter. Their courtships begin during their spring migration, but they nest relatively late because of their reliance on fruit as a staple of their diet.

Hummingbirds may be the smallest birds on earth, but those that migrate cover impressive distances, spending their winters as far south as Chile. Unique to the western hemisphere, of the 320 known species of hummers, 12 summer in North America and then travel to the tropics when the flowers here fade. Hummingbirds eat primarily flower nectar, tree sap, and pollen by sticking their long, tapered bills into the center of tubular blossoms as they hover in front of them. To hover, they flap their wings extremely fast, 80 beats per second in a figure-eight pattern, which makes a humming sound hence their name. These little darters have a big Napoleon complex, aggressively guarding their territories. I hang a hummingbird feeder over my deck. It brings me such delight when the first ones show up to sip the red sugar water. Inevitably, one bully hummingbird claims the feeder. He drinks his fill and then perches, on guard, in a nearby maple tree. If another bird comes to visit, he dive-bombs the intruder, chasing it away. And not just the other hummingbirds! He attacks orioles 10 times his size. ď ˝

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1 Canadian geese with chicks. 2 Cormorant on dock pylon. 3 Common merganser running on water. 4 Heron with fish. 5 Wood duck. 6 Common loon with chicks. 7 Gulls with chick. 8 Wading heron . 9 Hen mallard with ducklings in pickerel grass.

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Waterfowl Among waterfowl, loons are perhaps the most territorial. One loon might claim an entire pond to itself. Last summer, I went canoe camping on a lake that was five miles long and three miles wide, yet only two pairs of loons lived there. If another dared dive for a fish in the lake, one of the resident loons immediately forced it to leave. The resident loons yodeled to each other constantly. Perhaps they were saying, “You stay on your side of the lake,” but I’d like to think they were bragging about their young. One morning, while fishing in a sheltered bay, one of the loons let us get within 30 yards of her and her two little ones. They entertained us for an hour, hopping on and off their mother’s back and poking around the lily pads on what was likely their maiden voyage. When the loons return, then I know it’s really spring. Their lonely warble has become one

of the most recognizable calls of the wild. Like other waterfowl, loons need open water to survive. They subsist on fish, so they must migrate south before freeze-up. After wintering along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico, they return to their northern waterholes to nest. The ducks and Canada geese are among my most favorite spring nesters. Though the geese become my bane by midsummer, roosting on my lawn and making a mess, their fluffy yellow goslings tug at my heartstrings. Geese are a longtime symbol of bird migration, with their fantastic flying Vs that travel over 50 miles per hour and over 600 miles per day. They fly north, following the snowline, stopping to feed and rest, and then laying their eggs as soon as they arrive back at their traditional summer lakeshores and riverbanks. Last spring, I sat on the beach on a lake in the Adirondacks watching some adorable ducklings struggle to make

headway in the waves. The mother duck waited patiently for her bustling brood, gently corralling those that strayed too far. Above me, several immature tree swallows perched in a maple tree. More swallows swooped and darted over the water, periodically delivering a fat fly to the hungry birds in the tree. It seemed birds were everywhere, when just yesterday there were none. The return of the birds is a sure sign that spring has sprung; their cacophony of chirping, honking, quacking, warbling, and cawing ending winter’s silence. They return each year by some sort of genetic GPS. They’ve got a lot to do upon their arrival, building nests, laying eggs, incubating them, and then raising their young during the short period before they need to fly back to their winter range. I wonder why they make the effort, but I’m glad they do. It’s just not spring until the birds come back. V

Helpful Resources Want to go birding, or at least learn more about the birds returning to your backyard this spring? These key resources will get you started. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, NH www.nhnature.org Silk Farm Sanctuary, New Hampshire Audubon, Concord, NH www.nhaudubon.org The Loon Center Moultonborough, NH www.nhaudubon.org/center_loon.php

Professional writer/photographer Lisa Densmore is a blogger for AudubonGuides.com. Look for Lisa’s new book, Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks (FalconGuides, Spring 2011). To see more of her bird photographs, go to www.DensmoreDesigns.com.

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My four-year-old daughter Ella Rose spent Halloween night dressed as Einstein and often carries around a stuffed animal resembling the world’s smallest stallion, which begins to describe just how popular this little horse has become. Born in Barnstead and raised in Gilmanton, the blue-eyed Einstein became a media sensation after an appearance on Oprah and other shows ranging from Good Morning America to morning TV in the United Kingdom. This spring, Disney will release a picture book coinciding with Einstein’s first birthday. What’s next? A movie with Shaquille O’Neal? Stay tuned. 

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Truth be told, Shaq purchased a 5.7-acre estate in Sudbury, Massachusetts, that would be perfect for a horse. The fourdwelling compound has enough room for a stable of 20-inch-tall horses. And by the time Shaq tweeted me about Einstein, alerting his 3 million-plus followers of his serious interest, I knew he was no longer kidding around. This season alone, the future NBA Hall of Famer has posed as a statue in Harvard Square, gone snow tubing at Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, Massachusetts, and conducted the Boston Pops Orchestra. Acquiring the world’s smallest horse seems only logical at this point. But Einstein is no longer a free agent and is destined for greener pastures—like Hollywood. He spent much of the winter in California, soaking up the rays in Santa Barbara and nibbling persimmons, a tree fruit, near his pool.

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O’Neal for a series of movies. Together they could form “Shaqenstein,” a crime-solving detective team that secretly practices free throws for an upcoming city championship. Following a recent Celtics game, I pitched the movie idea to O’Neal, and he instantly agreed to work with the world’s smallest stallion. It was a surreal conversation: standing outside the locker room with Chris Ryan of WKXL and brainstorming with an NBA legend about an animated flick. Naturally, Shaq thought the movie idea was a slam dunk. “Absolutely, I’d do it. [Einstein] is something that will never be forgotten—just like myself,” said O’Neal, who has made six movies, including the forgettable Kazaam! and the underrated Blue Chips featuring Nick Nolte. “When you put two great things together, it’s something that will be talked about forever and ever. That’s how I live my life. I do things so people will remember Shaquille O’Neal forever.” As it turns out, both stars have done projects for Disney, though Einstein doesn’t yet have a Screen Actors Guild card. This spring, the horse and his owners are planning to tour the country and promote the inaugural Disney book. Shaq’s latest work for Disney was a Halloween special that aired on the Disney Channel. Einstein’s team has been researching movie producers, with names like George Miller, Ron Howard, and Ben Stiller atop the list. Shaq plans to play one more season in the NBA before embarking on other major projects—like a movie with Einstein. Let’s hope it’s in the future for these two superstars. “We love big thinking and Mr. O’Neal knows how to think big,” Cantrell said. “Einstein may be small but he thinks big, too! These two giant thinkers together could change the world!” V

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The menu offers 24 types of sushi and 34 different sushi rolls. The majority feature seafood selections such as salmon, crab, squid, octopus, sea urchin, fish roe, mackerel, tilapia, shrimp, eel, and striped bass, plus a variety of tuna types. There are also non-seafood choices of tofu, egg, and vegetables. Some of the house specialty rolls include a spider roll (soft-shell crab, cucumber, and avocado), a kamikaze (spicy tuna, eel, and cucumber with wasabi tobiko outside), and a spicy girl roll (salmon tempura inside, spicy crab, and crunch on top.) The sushi dinners are served with soup or salad. Also on the menu are a number of non-hibachi and non-sushi items, such as udon, a noodle dish served either stirfried or in soup form. Selections include vegetable, chicken, or tempura udon, as well as nabeyaki (shrimp tempura and chicken with vegetables and boiled egg) and seafood (shrimp, scallop, crab, white fish, and fish cake) udon items. Plus there is a section of tempura dishes, including vegetable, shrimp, seafood, chicken, pork, or eel, lightly battered, deep fried, and served with soup, rice, and dipping sauce. Other menu features include teriyaki selections, salmon, sea bass, and sirloin or filet mignon. Specials include half-price appetizers at the bar every Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6pm. On Friday and Saturday nights, half-priced sushi rolls are available from 8:30pm until closing. For almost two years, Ichiban customers have enjoyed a flash of flame as meat sizzles on the hibachi, the creation of delicious sushi, and the flow of conversation around the lounge as the bartender creates his latest concoction. Li is pleased with how the restaurant is doing so far and looking forward to even more success in the future. “It’s been a very good year,” she says. V

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hen the weather’s great, he’s your best friend. When it’s bad, he’s a bum. Such is the life of a TV weatherman. WMUR-TV meteorologist Josh Judge knows about bad weather. He wrote the book on it, Extreme New England Weather (Sci Art Media, 2010), released last November. Hundreds lined up to meet the author at several signings, proving that we may hate bad weather but we’re also fascinated by the extreme conditions that the New Hampshire weather gods dish up just about every year. }

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Springtime Surprises Springtime in the Granite State has a rich history of off-the-charts weather, like the record wind gust atop Mount Washington on April 12, 1934. “It still stands as the highest wind gust ever observed by man,” says Judge. “It was broken back in 1996 on Australia’s Barrow Island. They recorded a wind gust of 253 miles per hour (New Hampshire’s was 231 miles per hour), but that was an automated observation on a remote automated weather station. In fact, it went many years without being noticed until last year, where, on a weather forum, somebody was mentioning it online and they went, ‘Wait a minute. What?’ Then it took them seven years to investigate it.” Okay, so they got us on a technicality. Nevertheless, April has not been kind to Granite Staters, unless you enjoy surprises like a certain snowstorm that residents awoke to on April Fools’ Day 1997. “That storm was a little bit stronger south of New Hampshire, but we certainly got walloped in a lot of places. A lot of southern New Hampshire got anywhere between 10 and 25 or 26 inches. 3 2 w w w. a r o u n d c o n c o r d n h . c o m

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One of the highest totals I found was Wilton at 26 inches. Nashua, 16 inches. Manchester, 14 inches. Concord got 10 inches. That’s the time of year, late March, and you’re about to turn the calendar to April and people start to go, ‘Okay, I’ve had enough of winter and it’s about time things start changing and I’m really looking forward to it.’ Then you wake up to that type of snowstorm and it probably didn’t make a few people’s day,” he laughs. No part of the state escapes spring weather extremes. Even Gorham, hardly considered a part of “Tornado Alley,” was hit by a twister last June. Damage was minor, and some were reluctant to call the gusty intruder a tornado. According to Judge, one of WMUR’s viewers got an assist in confirming that the storm was indeed a tornado. “I got a cell-phone video sent to me by one of our viewers who said, ‘I have cellphone video of this and I think it was a tornado. Josh, would you take a look at it?’}

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Josh introduced his book in November at Barnes & Noble in Manchester and was joined by fellow WMUR weathermen Kevin Skarupa, Chris Jarzynka, and Mike Haddad.

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So I looked at it on my computer and I said, ‘My gosh, I think that is a tornado,’ because we never would have known just based on the radar signature. So I called up the National Weather Service and I begged them to take a look at it as well and they went, ‘Wow, you might be right. We’ll send someone to investigate tomorrow.’ And they investigated it and determined indeed it was a tornado but said if they hadn’t had that video they probably wouldn’t have been able to confirm it was a tornado.”

A Meteorologist’s Life While fascinated by spring weather extremes, the 42-year-old married Hampstead father of two has no interest in picking up and heading for Kansas to be a storm chaser. “It’s a very frustrating thing,” he says. “I think it’s fun to do once “I remember playing you get that payoff, but if you ever watch one in the road during the of those storm chaser shows on one of the cable channels, you’ll know that they usually spend blizzard of ’78 with the entire summer trying to predict where a my Tonka toys, and tornado is going to form and most of the time, I pretended I was yes, there are strong thunderstorms but it’s very plowing the road difficult to know where they’re going to form.” It was one of New Hampshire’s most memobecause nobody else got there to plow it.” rable weather events that put Judge on the road to a career in meteorology. Literally. “I remember playing in the road during the blizzard of ’78 with my Tonka toys, and I pretended I was plowing the road because nobody else got there to plow it. That stuck with me all my life and that was the thing that really started firing up my interest in weather. But I didn’t pursue that until I was 28 years old and I finally decided, after going to college once, I was going to go back to college a second time and follow up. Initially

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energy sources to save money and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. “There are three main trends with solar systems,” says Paul Stillwell of GreenSource Energy Solutions in Concord. “Solar is really good for electricity and hot water heating; now solar air heating is just beginning to take off.” Paul explains, “Quite a few folks start with solar hot water. It tends to have a quicker payback and can be a smaller investment. With solar hot water, you have collectors that collect the incoming solar energy and then the heat is transformed with a closed loop to the tank. Instead of using electricity or fossil fuel to heat the water, you are using the sun.” Paul continues, “Solar hot air is the stepsister that people don’t know about. It is a very simple solar air panel installed on the exterior of a south-facing wall on the house. A small fan pulls interior air into the bottom of the panel; it is heated by the sun and rises and flows back into the house. When the sun rises in the morning, it’s just like the fuel truck pulling up and giving you free fuel. One of the systems, BrightGarage, is manufactured right here in New Hampshire. Properly oriented solar hot air panels can offset 50 gallons of oil or more in a heating season. It does this for years and years and pays for itself many times over its lifetime.”

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“We are seeing a lot of people nesting in and staying in their homes longer,” says Patti Phelps of All in the Details Interior Design in Bow. “Their focus is on remodeling and making their homes great. People are willing to spend money updating master bathrooms and redecorating master bedrooms because it serves a dual purpose in making people happier and more comfortable, and the bathroom upgrade will often pay off down the road if they decide to sell.”

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AN EYE TO GREEN “Interest in green products and healthy green lifestyles is really growing,” says Meredith Gonzales of Your Home, Your World in Concord. “Consumers are much more educated than they were just four years ago when I opened. They know more about products and choices.” Meredith continues, “There is a growing awareness of organic lifestyle. The bedroom and your mattress are great places to start. We spend one-third of our time in bed. We have organic mattresses made of natural rubber and organic cotton and wool—and also bedding made of organic cotton.”

BLINDS & SHADES “People are staying in their homes longer and it can be very cost effective to make them more energy efficient,” says Jodi Roos of Love Is Blinds in Concord. “We have energy-efficient shades that pay for themselves by reducing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. These are honeycomb or cellular shades that trap the air and limit the heat going out or coming in. They are very attractive and are available in hundreds of different colors and different opacity levels.”

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“Kitchens are expanding and becoming the hub of the home. The kitchen often opens into the family room.” Patti Phelps, All in the Details Interior Design Bow, NH

GO NATURAL “Natural materials are still the number-one choice in today’s kitchens, so look for wood cabinetry with a hand-applied finish that allows brush marks and wood grain to show through,” advises Patti Phelps of All in the Details Interior Design. “Stone countertops are still in, but we will see more honed finishes rather than polished. A wider range of metal finishes is being used—from stainless steel and polished nickel to bronzes and brasses.”

STYLE FOR TODAY Regarding trends in appliances, Patti says, “People are investing in new appliances, and there is a lot of interest in new gadgets. For example, refrigerator and freezer drawers with ice makers can be built into islands and cabinets. The family still has a larger refrigerator—often opting for one with French doors to hold large platters—but the separate refrigerator or freezer drawers provide convenient food and drink storage space throughout the kitchen. Refrigerator door handles can be hard for small children to reach, but a refrigerator drawer in an island is accessible and easy to stock with juice boxes and healthy snacks. A lot of people are adding wine and beverage coolers in kitchens, dining rooms, or finished basements.”

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GLASS TILE “Glass mosaic is really big. It’s popular for kitchen backsplashes and in bathrooms, especially for shower walls. There are literally hundreds of styles—from glass that looks like old Coke bottles to very contemporary glass and stone mixtures.” Bill Smethurst, New Hampshire Tile Pembroke, NH

THE NEW BATH Rand Hinman of The Granite Group says, “As people are staying in their homes longer, they are remodeling their master bathrooms, often taking out tubs and adding custom showers. Custom showers often have overhead rain showerheads. They may have body sprays—valves mounted in the wall that spray water on your back and shoulders. Many people are adding steam to their showers.” Rand continues, “People are also creating more of a spa experience in their master bathrooms. Many are installing air tubs. With an air tub, you can add salts and oils that have therapeutic benefits. Unlike whirlpools, air tubs blow warm air into the water.”

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SHAW/NYE Family, Henniker Destination Wedding on NCL’s Sailing to Bermuda Planning the destination wedding of which little girls dream is attainable for all when done with Debbie Johnson, travel consultant. Her attention to detail, breadth of knowledge, thoughtful approach to finding out exactly what the bride, the groom, and their families want helped us plan a magical week of wedding festivities on land and sea. If you can dream it, Debbie can make it happen. She takes the hassle out of planning, enabling everyone else to enjoy each moment along the way. Her contacts are extensive, her knowledge of location superb, and her ability to work seamlessly with a variety of individuals is a testament to her skills as a travel consultant.

THE LIGHTHALLS, Bow Hawaii, Summer 2010 Using a travel agent gives you the advice of someone who knows, through their experiences, where and when to go on a trip, where to stay, and offers much better prices than booking it yourself, without all the hassles. This gives you peace of mind knowing your vacation plans are in good hands, and all you have to do is look forward to your trip.

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travel consultant? why use a

expert guidance and personalized service Having been in the travel business for the past 30 years, I have experienced the many changes in the industry. The journey began with the onset of computers, allowing travel consultants to make flight reservations, to the emergence of the Internet, allowing anyone with a basic knowledge of the computer to become his or her own personal travel agent. And why wouldn’t you? It’s fun! That is why I’m still in the game. }

THE WELCH FAMILY, Bow Italy, Christmas 2010 Your recommendation to hire a driver and guide in Italy was so appreciated when we landed in Italy’s first major snowstorm in years! It made for a much more relaxing vacation than if we had driven ourselves!

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As far as price, travel consultants often are able to beat the price because of their strong connections with travel suppliers. The Internet has become my best source for quick information regarding documentation needed to travel to regions afar, and it allows me to gain insight into available accommodations, tours, and sightseeing. But is it always the best source? Is it always reliable? And is it really less expensive? P r o b l e m s w i t h t h e I n te r n e t

I would have to say no to all three questions. Hotels and resorts have a knack of showing their best possible room, and oftentimes the picture is taken with a wide-angle lens and then airbrushed. As far as price, travel consultants often are able to beat the price because of their strong connections with travel suppliers. And certainly they provide expert guidance in helping you choose the right vacation for you! If you’re considering booking a vacation on the Internet, it’s important to look back and evaluate past experiences. You’ve Googled “Mexico vacation” and come up with thousands of responses. Need a little help editing your choices? Remember when you used that obscure website to book your hotel, and when you got there you spent your beach vacation overlooking a parking lot? How many hours were you on hold with the airline when your flight was canceled because of a snowstorm? Did you really mean to spend your honeymoon at that resort, whose one tiny pool was filled all day with a dozen screaming children? Who knew that when you booked that “villa” in Tuscany it would be a small room with a kitchenette and no air conditioning? Funny, it looked much better on your computer screen. And no one explained to you that July is wintertime in Rio, so you showed up with nothing but five Hawaiian shirts and three bathing suits. }

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A consultant will provide expert guidance. We know the ins and outs of the travel industry, offering you a variety of vacation options to help you find one that’s right for you. We are avid travelers who take joy in providing personalized, one-on-one service and unbiased information. Your travel consultant works just for you, so you don’t have to deal with a faceless corporation. A travel consultant can get you the best value for your vacation dollars, and get you information on the latest deals and special promotions so you can make an informed decision. We have years of long-standing relationships with preferred suppliers. As a result, we can share the best inside deals available, saving you money. And because we handle every aspect of your trip, you inevitably save precious time as well. A travel consultant also acts as a consumer advocate. We don’t stop working for you, even after you’ve booked your trip. In the event of an unfortunate mishap, we will act on your behalf to see that restitution is made. We strive to achieve customer satisfaction so you return the next time you’re planning a trip. We want you to be a happy, long-term customer! On a more personal level, a travel consultant really gets to know the client by cultivating a long-standing mutual relationship. If you’re already confident that your travel consultant will get you the best deal, then you’ll return for expert guidance to help choose your next vacation. You don’t cure yourself of your ailments online; you seek professional medical attention. So why risk your hard-earned money and precious vacation time taking your chances on the Internet when you can seek professional guidance from a travel consultant for free? V

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ow would you like to be whisked away to Monte Carlo for an evening of romantic dancing, trying your luck at the gaming tables, and delicious food from top chefs—without ever leaving the Upper Valley? It’s all happening at An Evening in Monte Carlo, a spectacular Casino Royale-themed event taking place at the Juniper Hill Inn in Windsor, Vermont, to celebrate the New England “Living” Show House Gala Opening and Grand Design Reveal on May 27, 2011.

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The elegant black-tie event promises to be a fabulous evening with Honorary Celebrity Chairwoman Cloris Leachman on hand to mingle with guests. She has been very generous with her support for the six Show House beneficiaries. The evening will feature three music venues from big band swing to jazz. Spectacular food from around New England will be featured with contributions from Juniper Hill Inn, Home Hill Inn, Grafton Inn, Norwich Inn, Hawk Inn, A to Z Cakes, as well as Dovetail and Rosa Mexicano, both of New York City, with many more to be announced over the coming weeks. The evening will also feature an amazing silent auction and a live auction offering fine furniture, antiques, home-related products and services, cooking classes, vacations, dinners, and a very special live art auction with coveted pieces from the artists of the Cornish Colony Artist Guild. Participating artists include painters Jane Ashley, William Hoyt, and Gary Milek, and sculptor Lawrence Nowlan.

A year of planning has gone into achieving the goal of the Show House, which is to raise $1 million to benefit nonprofit organizations. Beneficiaries include AHEAD (Adventures in Health, Education, and Agricultural Development); Fine Arts Museum of the Cornish Colony in collaboration with Friends of Saint-Gauden; Historic Windsor, Inc. and Preservation Education Institute; the Humane Society of the United States; the Vermont Institute of Natural Science; and Woodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Norman Williams Library. ď ˝ The Show House opens to the public on May 28 from 10am to 3pm. These hours continue for the next 10 days and after that on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays until Labor Day weekend. For tickets, parking information, and frequent updates go to www.newenglandlivingshowhouse.com.

q Ambassadorial Co-Chairs for the Show House Gala His Excellency Ombeni Y Sefue & Mrs. Sefue, Ambassador to the United Nations from the United Republic of Tanzania Her Excellency Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajer from the United Republic of Tanzania & Mr. Maajer Honorary Celebrity Chairwoman Cloris Leachman Host & Hostess Committee Mr. Robert Frisch & Mrs. Cheryl Frisch, New Hampshire Robert Lewis Dean II & Ari T. Nikki, Vermont & New York Mrs. Katherine Bacon, Vermont Mr. Vincent Galluccio & Mrs. Judi Galluccio, Vermont Ms. Donna Van Fleet, Vermont Ms. Penny Grant, MD, New York Mr. Marshall Heuser & Mrs. Mimi Heuser Ms. Donna Williams, DDS, New York Dr. Irving Williams & Mrs. Elvira Williams, Washington, DC

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q Show House Designers Ann Henderson & Judy Dibble Ann Henderson Interiors Keene, NH Rose Ann Humphrey Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey Burlington, VT Michelle Jamison Jamison Interiors Gayle Lipman Interiors by Design Livermore, CA Dawn McLaughlin The Window Scene Shrewsbury, MA Sarah Milek Cider Hill Farms Windsor, VT Jia Moderne Boston, MA Eileen Patterson Patterson Group Boston, MA George Pellettieri Pellettieri Associates Warner, NH Louise Richards Louise Richards Interiors Plainfield, NH Eleanor Shepard Shepard Interiors Quechee, VT

The Show House has been made possible by generous sponsors and donors including Juniper Hill Inn, Image magazine, New England Home magazine, Cambria, Mascoma Savings Bank, Harpoon Brewery, Sata Airlines, Occasions Catering and the Linen Shop, Lebanon Floral and Plants, Chocolate Now, and The Point Independent Radio. Windsor as a Show Town As an extension of this historic event, the Dean & Frisch Foundation, in conjunction with the Show House committee, has created the first of its kind Show Town. “This feature of the Show House will act as the gift shop,” says Robert Dean II, cochair of the overall event. The premise is to build on Windsor’s history and create an identity for the town centered around New England products, the arts, farm-totable cuisine, and home and garden.

“The twist is that the committee is working with furniture makers, manufacturers, artists, crafters, artisanal food producers, and farmers to make Windsor the High Point of the Northeast,” says Jill Michaels, Show House executive director, referring to the North Carolina center of the furniture industry. This innovative approach to encompassing everything related to the home and family will take full advantage of the many styles of buildings in Windsor, from the Victorian and art deco storefronts to the warehouses that once housed the mighty businesses of American industry. Co-Chair Cheryl Frisch says, “We are bringing high-quality vendors to our region through the Show House and further highlighting their products and services, including those of our esteemed designers, in a Main Street setting.” Dean adds, “What Windsor has needed is this critical mass of quality businesses to serve both the local

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new and ContemPorary The CenTennial inTroduCes modern hoTel ameniTies and ConvenienCes To a beauTiful

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and tourist destination market for homerelated products.” Each storefront will offer a different theme of products and services, and vendors will be able to rent spaces within each storefront to promote their products and services to the more than 30,000 visitors and local residents expected to tour the Show House over the summer and into the fall. Spaces will start at $185 a month and are intended to be affordable to allow every vendor the opportunity to profit in this economy. K Carriere, Show Town coordinator, says, “We wanted to offer these vetted vendors the opportunity to come to Windsor, make a profit, and promote their websites, products, and services. Since every Show House visitor will be parking downtown and first stopping at the Show House Visitors Center on Main Street, it is destined to capture people’s interest and offer values in fine products and services to the general public and design professionals.” Tickets are already being reserved for the opening gala and the first 10 days of the Show House. Tickets to the Gala Opening and Design Reveal are $250 per person or VIP tables (very limited) of eight for $1,600 if purchased before April 1, 2011. Tickets to the House Tours, beginning May 28, 2011, are $25, which includes the Show House Magazine and Resource Guide and a shopping certificate toward any purchase at cooperating Show Town stores. V

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Right: Swimmers await the start of the race. Far right: Transition bags hold athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gear. Below: Professional swimmers start first while the others watch and wait for their start. Below right: When swimmers leave the water, they head to the transition area to hop on their bikes.

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swim, bike, run Mooseman brings triathletes to Bristol, New Hampshire

Last February, when the wind and snow swirled and howled outside the windows, a 21-speed racing bicycle turned up in my kitchen, the rear wheel off the floor on a wind trainer. “What is this thing doing here?” I asked, incredulous.

“I’m training,” my wife answered, pedaling at about 75 revolutions per minute, a set of knitting needles clutched in her hands as she knitted and purled her way through a halffinished ski hat. For what, I asked, was she training? “Mooseman,” she said, as if everyone I knew set up bikes between their sinks and stovetops. Held on the first weekend in June, Mooseman is an athletic fiesta that takes place at Wellington State Park in Bristol, New Hampshire. The event consists of three races—an international distance triathlon and kids’ fun run on Saturday and a Half-Ironman triathlon on Sunday. And my wife was right about one thing: nearly everyone I knew did train and compete in Mooseman. She and 11 friends swam at a local indoor pool, pedaled on trainers or in spinning classes, and ran on treadmills or—at least in my wife’s case—outside in the elements, in preparation for the international distance triathlon. }

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Top: Professional swimmers wait to start; the larger group will follow them. Above, from left: A woman takes off her wet suit on her way to her bike. Biker on the course. Runner Joseph Abell.

For those unfamiliar with tri-terminology, here is a primer: an international distance triathlon is a .9-mile swim followed by a 27-mile bike followed by a 6.2-mile run. If that’s not tough enough for you, the Half Ironman is a 1.2-mile swim followed by a 56-mile bike followed by a half marathon (13.1 miles). If that’s not enough, here’s another definition unique to the Mooseman event: the BullMoose Challenge. The BullMoose club is the small circle of uberathletes who participate in and complete both Mooseman triathlon races over the weekend. Clearly not your everyday, run-of-the-mill recreational athletes.

Continuing with our terminology lesson, one should note that nobody who swims, bikes, and runs distances like these all in a row, of course, is run-of-themill. There is, however, a wide range of ability levels at Mooseman—from invited pro racers attempting to qualify for the international distance World Championships in Clearwater, Florida, to triathlon neophytes. One way to identify each is to look at their bicycle helmets. Beginners wear normal bike helmets, while the more experienced, downright hard-core (or you might even say obsessed) wear long, pointed, aerodynamic helmets. Secretly, the less experienced refer to the aero set as “coneheads.”

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More than 600 individuals and members of local sports teams and organizations volunteer at Mooseman. Says Mooseman race director Audra TassoneIndeck, “Without our volunteers, there would be no race.” The volunteers do everything from handing out water on the course, directing traffic, and stuffing goodie bags to picking up garbage and stripping. Wet suits, that is. That’s right: volunteer “strippers” stand at the water’s edge to help racers out of their wet suits after the swim and before the bike portion. “‘Peelers’ is the more politically correct term,” says Tassone-Indeck.

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According to Tassone-Indeck, triathletes enjoy projects and logistics. Take, for example, the project of preparing for a triathlon. Maria Cimonetti, former masters national and world champion triathlete, coached my wife and her group for Mooseman. “I met with them twice a week for four months,” Cimonetti says. “We did a 90-minute swim workout and a brick workout.” (Bricks refer to training for two disciples in one workout.) And this was just the training they did together; it doesn’t take into consideration the solo kitchen pedaling sessions and morning runs from early February all the way until the first weekend of June. Training for an event like this takes time, determination, and diligence. }

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Clockwise from top left: Pro runner Jerome Besson finishes his run in 4:26:09. Another man finishes. Renae Tuffy crosses the finish line. Two women share a close finish.

Part of the training is the mental preparation for the logistics of race day. This is no road race where all you need to remember is running shoes and maybe a water bottle. At a triathlon, athletes need to plan for three aerobic distance events. Race day logistics center around a transition area (for you terminology buffs, refer to this as the “T-Zone”)—a roped-off, gated, “athletes-only” space where athletes shift from one event to the next. At each athlete’s spot in the T-Zone are his or her bike, shoes, towels, energy bars, electrolyte replacement drinks, and changes of socks and clothes. If you leave something in the car, that’s it. The better you prepare, the better equipped you are to compete—or just finish. There’s only one logistical challenge more complicated and taxing than running a triathlon. And that’s organizing a triathlon. That’s where Tassone-Indeck comes in. “There are so many moving parts,” she says. “We’ve really created this monstrosity!” Employed by the World Triathlon Corporation, which organizes 50 races across the United States, Tassone-Indeck makes full-time, year-round work out of organizing Mooseman and the nearby Timberman triathlon in Gilford, New Hampshire, held in August. Both events the brainchildren of Gilford triathlete and resident Keith Jordan, Mooseman will celebrate its 9th anniverary in 2011, while

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When my wife and her friends headed to New Hampshire from the Burlington, Vermont, area for Mooseman, they reserved hotel rooms, ate at restaurants, and shopped local businesses. With over 2,400 participants in the Mooseman events—and many of them traveling with friends, families, and other supporters—the economic impact of events like these on local communities is profound. According to Tassone-Indeck, Mooseman participants spend about $3.5 million in Bristol and surrounding communities, while the 4,200 participants of Timberman leave $7 million. “There are many positives to having events like these,” says Tassone-Indeck. This economic impact isn’t the only positive. Consider the celebration of fitness and the inspiration that these races provide. “There’s so much goodwill surrounding these events,” says TassoneIndeck. “Triathletes are very upbeat, fun people to be around.” The Mooseman course itself is beautiful. “There’s not a bad view on the course,” Tassone-Indeck says. Athletes don’t get to just enjoy nice views, however. “It’s a tough course,” she says, especially referring to the 10 percent grade on the uphill

on North Groton Road and the steep descent at Hall’s Brook. “You really need to have bike-handling skills,” she says. In case you wonder why someone would choose a triathlon with a notoriously tough course, Tassone-Indeck offers some insight. “It’s a great training race before Ironman Lake Placid,” she says. For many enthusiasts, Mooseman is the kickoff to the summer triathlon season. And with the Half Ironman distance being 70.3 miles combined, you should be able to figure out the distance of Lake Placid’s full Ironman— that’s right, it’s 140.6. Ouch. Witnessing events like Mooseman and Timberman is an incredible experience. Here are thousands of people wheeling bikes, carrying gear, with their families and supporters in tow. For each of the thousands of participants lining up at the start, the event is the culmination of months of cold and sometimes lonely training through the dead of winter. Every athlete has a different story and followed a unique journey to reach this point, whether they trained at a gym or on a bicycle set up in the kitchen. Seeing so many individuals expanding their physical and mental limits makes Mooseman and Timberman special events that happen right here in our own backyard. V

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ike New Englanders who complain about the weather, many of us, including business owners and executives, healthcare providers, attorneys, and accountants, often worry about being sued, but don’t do anything about it. Although there isn’t much you can do about the weather, you can design a plan to place assets beyond the reach of your creditors. The complexity of such a plan—known as an asset protection plan—can range from very simple to extremely complicated, depending on the nature and extent of your assets, your budget, and your pain threshold for dealing with lawyers and paperwork.  spring 2011 | ar ound concord 8 1

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If your spouse doesn’t have the same liability concerns that you do, you might consider transferring some of your assets to him or her. If you’re sued, your creditors can’t reach assets owned solely by your spouse. The downside to this strategy is that you no longer manage or control the property you give to your spouse. If you divorce, the assets will belong to your spouse, but they’ll still be subject to a property settlement. However, if divorce isn’t a concern and you expect your spouse to share the use and control of the transferred property, this is a viable asset protection option. Establishing a trust and transferring assets to it also can put assets beyond the reach of your creditors. In the 1990s, offshore asset protection trusts were in vogue. Clients established trusts in “debtor friendly” places, such as the Cook Islands, and transferred their assets to them. These trusts allowed clients to continue to use and enjoy the transferred assets, but (at least in theory)

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protected the assets from the clients’ creditors. But administrative complexity (where exactly are the Cook Islands?), expense, and successful U.S. judicial attacks on the efficacy of these trusts make them advisable only for the adventurous. In recent years, a handful of U.S. states, including New Hampshire, have adopted laws allowing individuals to set up domestic asset protection trusts. New Hampshire has allowed both state residents and out-ofstaters to create these trusts since 2009. For some nonresidents, a New Hampshire asset protection trust also may provide state income tax savings, since New Hampshire doesn’t tax trusts that have no New Hampshire beneficiaries. Domestic asset protection trusts generally are easier and less expensive to establish and maintain than foreign trusts. However, a domestic asset protection trust may not provide the same level of asset protection as an offshore trust. Finally, two less exotic strategies available to New Hampshire residents include irrevocable trusts and limited liability companies. If you transfer assets to an irrevocable trust and you neither control the trust as trustee nor retain an interest in the trust as a beneficiary, your creditors can’t reach the trust assets. But neither can you, unless the trust is specifically set up as an asset protection trust. Your spouse, however, can be a beneficiary and in some cases the trustee of the trust. A L i m i t e d L i a b ili t y C o m p a n y

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ith a royal wedding at the end of April, there is bound to be a bit of interest in all things English. Or at least some things English. The English are not known for their culinary skills. George Orwell in his “In Defence of English Cooking” admitted that, “It is commonly said, even by the English themselves, that English cooking is the worst in the world.” That being said, he went on to defend English cookery and wax poetic with a long list of English delicacies, including suet pudding, treacle, and haggis. I’m pretty sure the French and Italians, who love to malign the English kitchen, were not convinced. However, there is one thing that the English do better than most and that’s tea. A universal cure-all, a cuppa will wake you up in the morning and calm you down at night. Tea is great for what ails you and it’s even good when nothing ails you at all. Afternoon tea is a wonderful tradition, one which is well worth adopting. Even if it’s only a quick cup at the kitchen table, tea provides a welcome break in the final stretch of an all too busy day. Tea is a delightful way to entertain your

friends. You can go casual with mugs, jeans, and sneakers or opt for china cups, party dresses, and hats (the English love hats). In keeping with tradition, begin with delicious finger sandwiches. Next bring out warm scones, clotted cream, if you can find it, and jam. And finally, end on a sweet note with lovely pastries and maybe a little fruit. Sharing a few festive nibbles with a pot of tea and maybe a glass of champagne is a delightful way to spend a late afternoon. 

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Suggestions for a notentirely-traditional afternoon tea

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Many studies suggest that tea has significant health benefits. Black tea, green tea, white tea, and oolong tea are all rich in antioxidants, a very good reason to make a cup part of your afternoon routine. While interest continues to grow in green and white teas, black remains the most popular. Here are a few suggestions for your next cuppa:

Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwiches Cherry Scones Lemon Cupcakes Strawberries and CrĂ¨me Anglaise

Black tea is made from young tea leaves and buds which are dried and then fermented or oxidized. Assam is a strong full-bodied black tea from India. It has a distinctive, malty flavor. Darjeeling is an aromatic black tea from India with an astringent taste and hint of flowers. Lapsang souchon is a smoked Chinese black tea with a striking flavor and aroma. Earl Grey is a popular blend of black teas infused with bergamot orange oil and named for Charles, the second Earl Grey. English breakfast is not just for breakfast. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most popular blend of black teas and is full-bodied, robust, and hearty. It stands up well to milk and sugar.

Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwiches Finger sandwiches are the traditional start to afternoon tea. These open-faced smoked salmon sandwiches get a bit of a kick from the horseradish and a bit of elegance from the caviar. Makes 12 to 16 small sandwiches

2 oz cream cheese at room temperature 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 Tbsp well-drained bottled horseradish 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Thinly sliced pumpernickel or rye bread, each slice trimmed and cut into 2 or 3 bite-size rectangles or squares About 8 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut in small pieces 1/4 English cucumber, peeled and

finely chopped 1-1/2 to 2 oz tin or jar caviar or salmon roe 1 Tbsp chopped chives 1. Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, horseradish, and mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Spread a little cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread and top with salmon. Garnish with finely chopped cucumber, a tiny spoonful of caviar, and a sprinkle of chives and serve.

Green teas have a grassy flavor. Made from the same leaves as black tea, green teas are steamed instead of fermented or oxidized after the leaves are dried. Oolong teas are partially fermented. Not as strong as black or as grassy as green tea, they are fullbodied, fragrant, and fruity with a smooth taste. White tea is made from immature tea leaves and has a mild, pleasant taste and the highest level of antioxidants. Like oolong tea, it is partially fermented.

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Cherry Scones Tea would not be tea without scones. Makes 16 regular or 32 mini scones

-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt Grated peel of 1 orange 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) cold butter, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 1 large egg 1–2 Tbsp heavy cream Clotted cream* or butter Cherry preserves 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with a nonstick silicone mat or lightly butter a large baking sheet. 2. Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, salt, and orange peel in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the cherries and pulse once or twice to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and egg. Add the egg mixture to the food processor and process until the dough starts to come together in a ball. 4. Remove the dough from the food processor, pat together into a ball, and gently knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 8 to 12 turns. 5. Divide the dough into four pieces. Pat each portion into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut each round into wedges, four for regular scones and eight for small. Place the scones about an inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. (Can be made ahead to this point. Cover the scones and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to pop them in the oven.) 6. Brush the tops of the scones with cream and bake until light brown, 13 to 18 minutes. Let cool for a minute or two and serve warm with clotted cream or butter and cherry preserves. * Devonshire, England, is famous for its clotted cream. High-fat cream is heated and becomes thick and rich. You can find it in specialty stores and online. It is wonderful with scones.

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High Tea? Low Tea? Cream Tea? What’s it all about?

While it is commonly assumed that high tea describes a fancy shmancy party, it is a simple, hearty workingman’s and woman’s meal at the end of the day. It is called high tea because it is served at the kitchen table or high board.

On the other hand, low tea or afternoon tea is the fancy tea with lovely finger sandwiches and sweet treats. It is served in the parlor or out in the garden, at a low tea table.

A cream tea is a traditional Devonshire or Cornwall tea. It is tea with scones, clotted cream, and jam. The cream goes on the scone, never in the tea. Cream is too heavy for tea and will ruin the taste.

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In case you feel you need them, a few excuses for a spring tea party . . . Spring Equinox (March 20) Even if there is snow in the yard and not a daffodil in sight, welcome spring with a cuppa Darjeeling and a scone. May Day Celebration Whether you dance around a maypole or not, a festive tea party is the perfect way to mark the day. Mother’s Day Gather your family together for an afternoon tea; it’s a lovely alternative to brunch or lunch. Wedding Shower The royal wedding is at the end of April; do you suppose Kate’s future grandmother-in-law, the Queen, will host a tea for the soon-to-be Mrs. Windsor?

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Imago Theatre: ZooZoo, April 10 & 11 Capitol Center for the Arts

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Walker Lecture Series: Worlds of the Maya Sandy Mortimer leads us through Belize and Guatemala, home of the stories and sites of the great classical Mayan past and modern-day culture. Info: 224-4285 Audi, 7:30pm

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Through April 01 Fri Exhibit: Bob Larsen, “Stops Along the Way” McGowan Fine Art

Cirque Mechanics BOOM TOWN What do you get when you combine the daring acrobatics of an inspired family-friendly Cirque show with the wonders of the old west? BOOM TOWN transports audiences to an 1865 mining town, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious events—and some of the most amazing trampoline acrobatics you’ve ever seen! Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am & 7:30pm

Page to Stage: Season 3, Act 3 The Granite Playwrights, Ink—Dana Biscotti, Merle Drown, Tom Dunn, Jane Hunt, George Kelly, Alan Lindsay, and Connie Rosemont— present Part II of their new work for their Boston show. Info: 891-9734 Audi, 3–5pm

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march 2011 Spring Awakening, April 05 Capitol Center for the Arts

Petit Papillon Ballet Theatre of NH The Nightingale is a new ballet based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale of the same name. Original music written especially for the ballet by New Hampshire musician/composer Ward Dilmore. Info: 746-2990 Audi, 2 & 7pm

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Exhibit: Bob Larsen, “Stops Along the Way,” through April 01 McGowan Fine Art

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Howie Mandel, April 29, Captiol Center for the Arts

Giggle, Giggle, Quack This funny and colorful musical teaches respect, compromise, and the value of friendship. Giggle, Giggle, Quack is based on the popular barnyard series of books by Doreen Cronin and is brought to life by Dallas Children’s Theater. Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am

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Frindle Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas, most of them mischievous. His new teacher (who has X-ray vision) is wise to his ways, but her fanaticism about the dictionary inspires Nick’s greatest plan: to invent a new word. From now on, a pen is no longer a pen, it’s a Frindle, and nothing in Nick’s hometown will ever be the same. Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am & 12pm

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Spring Awakening Told through a gorgeous indie-rock score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT! Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm

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Jodi Picoult New Hampshire author Jodi Picoult will discuss her latest book, Sing You Home, which explores what it means to be gay in today’s world and how reproductive science has outstripped the legal system. Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm

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Walker Lecture Series: Lewis & Clark Gary Warriner was selected to create this official Lewis and Clark bicentennial film for the federal government. Journey back 200 years with him and follow the footsteps of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Info: 224-4285 Audi, 7:30pm

The Things They Carried From American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Series comes this masterwork of contemporary literature—a collection of short pieces about the author, Tim O’Brien, and his experiences surrounding the Vietnam War. Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm

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An Evening with Groucho Distinguished stage actor Frank Ferrante recreates his New York, London, and PBS triumph as the legendary Groucho Marx in this fast-paced comedy packed with songs, stories, and inspired audience interaction. Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

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Rick Charette Children’s Concert, April 10, Audi

Rick Charette Children’s Concert Emerson School for Preschoolers presents children’s singer and songwriter Rick Charette. Songs like “King Kong Chair,” “Popcorn,” and “Alligator in the Elevator,” along with many other zany tunes, will have kids wiggling and dancing in their seats! Ticket locations: Flipz Gymnastics, 134 D Hall Street; Imagination Village, 9 North Main Street; Sal’s Pizza, 80 Storrs Street; Polkadots Gift Boutique, 874 Main Street, Contoocook; as well as at the door the day of the show. Info: (603) 224-8218, www.emersonschoolnh.org. Audi, 1pm

local venues Capitol Center for the Arts 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH Box Office: (603) 225-1111 www.ccanh.com Concord City Auditorium 2 Prince Street, Concord, NH (603) 228-2793 www.concordcityauditorium.org

McGowan Fine Art 10 Hills Avenue, Concord, NH Hours: Tues–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–2, and by appointment. (603) 225–2515 www.mcgowanfineart.com

The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden 36 Hopkinton Road Concord, NH  (603) 226-2046 www.themillbrookgallery.com

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Rossini’s Le Comte Ory From The Met: Live in HD. Rossini’s vocally dazzling comedy stars bel canto sensation Juan Diego Flórez in the title role of this Met premiere production. Capitol Center for the Arts, 6pm Walker Lecture Series: New Hampshire State of Mind We all live in a rare “state of mind,” and storyteller Carl Lindblade will have us chuckling about it. Info: 224-4825 Audi, 7:30pm

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Imago Theatre: ZooZoo A whimsical animal kingdom comes to life in this new production from Imago Theatre, whose last production, FROGZ, delighted Capitol Center audiences of all ages. ZooZoo combines comedy, illusion, physical finesse, and original music. Capitol Center for the Arts, 10, 4pm; 11, 10am & 2pm

Annual Theme Benefit: A Night at the Renaissance Fair Concord Hospital Associates are proud to once again partner with the Concord Hospital Trust by serving as the Host Sponsor for the 2011 Theme Benefit. Entertainment, dining, dancing, and a silent auction ensure there is something fun for everyone. Proceeds from the event benefit patients of Concord Hospital Family Health Center in Concord and Hillsboro-Deering. Tickets are $100/person, and advanced reservations are required. Info and to purchase tickets: (603) 225-2711 ext. 3076, www.ch-trust.org. NH National Guard Armory, Concord, 7pm–midnight

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American Theater Arts for Youth: Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream The Philadelphia troupe celebrates our nation’s multicultural foundation in this high-spirited musical about courage and the challenges of the immigration experience. Info: (800) 523-4540, www. atafy.org Audi, 10am

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Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway Last year, award-winning composer Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway was one of the Capitol Center’s most popular shows. This year, the Gile Series is proud to present Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway, featuring all new moments from the biggest Broadway shows. Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm

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Hamlet Shakespeare & Company returns to the Capitol Center with their production of Hamlet, arguably the greatest tragedy ever written. The 90-minute performance includes an audience discussion with the actors following the performance. Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am

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Strauss’s Capriccio From The Met: Live in HD. On opening night of the 2008–09 season, Renée Fleming dazzled audiences when she sang the final scene of Strauss’s wise and worldly meditation on art and life. Now she performs the entire work, in which the composer explores the essence of opera itself. Capitol Center for the Arts, 1pm One Voice: Easter Celebration A pageant portraying the resurrection from Simon Peter’s perspective features famed biblical actor Mac McConnell with music and dance by One Voice, the Lakes Region Christian arts group. Info: 524-5811, www. onevoiceministries.org Audi, 11am Walker Lecture Series: Hair of the Dog Having been “bitten” by the pleasure the Walker Trust Fund has given us all, the Hair of the Dog is a perfect season finale. This Celtic folk/ rock group has become a top Irish act with its high-energy sound, intricate harmonies, and tight instrumentals. Info: 224-4285 Audi, 7pm

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Howie Mandel Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for over 30 years. Howie’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film, and stage. Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

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Verdi’s Il Trovatore From The Met: Live in HD. David McVicar’s stirring production of Verdi’s intense drama premiered in the 2008–09 season. James Levine leads this revival, starring four extraordinary singers—Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Marcelo Álvarez, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky—in what might be the composer’s most melodically rich score. Capitol Center for the Arts, 1pm

Granite State Symphony Orchestra: A Night at the Opera & Silent Auction Famous overtures and arias and an annual silent auction are a fun finale to the GSSO’s 17th season. Info: 226-4776, info@gsso.org Audi, 8pm

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may Rosanne Cash In the last 30 years, Rosanne Cash has released 12 albums including Right or Wrong, Seven Year Ache, Black Cadillac, and most recently, The List, winner of the 2010 Album of the Year at the Americana Music Association Awards. Following her performance, Rosanne will be available to sign copies of her memoir, Composed. Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

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Community Players of Concord, NH: Harvey An American theater classic! Gary Locke directs a rollicking show about Elwood P. Dowd, his invisible friend, a six-foottall rabbit. An ageless comedy for all ages. Info: 224-4905, www.communityplayersof concord.org Audi, 6 & 7, 8pm; 8, 2pm

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Katy Brown Solsky Concord Arts Market founder and producer Downtown Concord seems to sport a more hip vibe these days. Tell us about your slogan, “Concord got cool while you weren’t looking.” Concord has changed a lot in the five years that I have been here. I used to spend each weekend driving into Boston for various reasons. Slowly, I began to feel more of my needs being met locally. There seem to be more younger people around town, and most importantly, there seems to be a near critical mass of people with “can-do” attitudes making things happen in a variety of genres. The slogan came out of a realization that there were many new and interesting things happening in town. What makes Concord such a great location to bring artists and their customers together? Nothing like this exists, as a weekly outdoor venue, anywhere else in New Hampshire. This means we’re bringing something entirely unique to our state capital and it just so happens that Concord residents are very welcoming to the event. There seems to be a large variety of artisan crafts and fine arts. Was this by design? Yes. The market is juried by a nine-person panel, but I select the weekly mix, so the jury is evaluating participants on just the strength of their work, not worrying about how many potters we might have in a certain week. I deliberately cultivate this variety for the maximum benefit of both the vendor and the visitor. Do the musicians enjoy the creative and casual atmosphere of the Concord Arts Market? The market gives musicians yet another way to connect with a potential audience. It’s truly a win-win for both parties. I know that several of the musicians who have participated have booked private gigs because someone saw them at the market. You’ve been recognized in a Top 40 Under 40 poll and even made a magazine’s “It” list. Looks like leaving law school worked out for you. The defining factor in my decision to withhold my law school application at the last minute was the impact that a lawyer’s life would have on my creative life. It was a values-defining moment for me and the best “worst decision” that I have ever made! Once I made that decision, I was able to let myself commit more fully to my creative pursuits, and it has given me opportunities that I never expected. V

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