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ROUTE 16 & The Scenic Byways of Rtes. 25, 28, 108, 109, 113, 125, 153 & 171

January | Vol. 7 | No. 1 Published on the 16th of the Month

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Chasing the Light: the Photography of Jay Philbrick

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Images courtesy Philbrick Photography For North Conway area photographer, Jay Philbrick, it is all about the light. To capture the light, which can be elusive, he will get up long before the sun rises. Also, he will travel to hardto-reach locations, even if it means using his skills as a climber or driving with his wife, Vicki, for thousands of miles to the western United States, for example.

Many people know Jay for his amazing “cliff photos” of models and just-married couples taken in the Conway area. The shots are beautiful, showing the valley far below and sometimes mist rising from the treetops or the sun rising, while a bride and groom embrace on a cliff outcropping. The shots have garnered accolades for Jay, but such work has taken years of experience as a climber, and of course, as a professional photographer, to achieve. In 2008, Jay won Digital Wedding Forum’s Wedding Photographer of the Year award in the couples category for the first cliff shot.

Along with these dramatic photographs, Jay and Vicki have done, over the years, a range of work from studio photos to senior portraits, landscapes, inspiration photo shoots in all sorts of places around the world, to photographing individual models and weddings.

Jay is originally from Connecticut and as a kid, he says he was fortunate to

Mount Washington amid fall foliage. make family trips for mountain climbing in the Conway area. As a teenager, he took lots of photos to record the places he was climbing or hiking. “My first camera was an Olympus; it’s a relic now but I still have it,” says Jay. He had no idea at the time that taking those early photos was a prediction of his chosen art form years later.

“I was an Air Force pilot for 14 years,” he continues. “I was stationed all over before Vicki and I moved to North Conway in 1994. After moving to the area, I became a full-time certified climbing guide and did that until 2000.”

Jay says he realized he needed to

“make some real money” at that point.

He had done photography all his life, but more as a hobby. Vicki had a darkroom (she has a degree in photography) and has always worked alongside Jay as they shoot at locations all over the world. She has also stepped in as a model at times and some of Jay’s best work is of Vicki in places such as the desert or perched high on a rock formation.

Serendipitously, at the time he was wanting to make some “real money”, Jay photographed a wedding. “I was totally surprised that I enjoyed photographing a wedding,” he recalls. “But I saw then that photography is a great

way to capture emotions.”

Jay has a talent for photographing what others might not see in the everyday world. A wedding, for example, would seem to be an occasion where the photographer lines up the family and wedding party and bride and groom for some traditional shots.

Jay can do that, but his work goes far beyond. “I am interested in capturing different perspectives. I can get those shots because Vicki works with me.

She gets traditional shots which allows me to work on the shots that capture different perspectives.”

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Page 4 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | January 2021 • Photography continued from page 3 He says, looking back, he was very lucky to get those wedding shots that interested him. “The biggest take-away is that it is really important to be into what you are trying to photograph,” he adds.

In 2008, the first “cliff shot” combined his experience of climbing with a wedding. He worked on the photos with a couple who had hired him to photograph their wedding. Jay learned, when meeting with the couple, that they were both climbers and loved to pursue the sport in the Conway area where they had a second home.

“I had wanted to do a cliff shot for about five years,” Jay recalls. “I had an idea to photograph a couple on the cliff. I told this couple about it, and they were excited with the idea. We decided to do the photo shoot and scheduled it for a few days after their wedding.”

The first day they set up for the shots, the weather did not cooperate and they had to reschedule for the next day, knowing the couple had to return home from their honeymoon very soon. With

biking, skiing, and climbing. This led them to make the decision to drive to the western United States, often for weeks at a time. They camped at various remote locations and worked with models to get great “desert shots” as Jay refers to the images. Again, his ability to find the unusual and beautiful in the everyday have to be seen to be believed.

Much of Jay’s work relies upon the ever-changing light and glowing sunrises and sunsets. He often photographs dancers and other models in DECKING downtown North Conway as the sun rises and the sky turns from inky black to gray to pink. The shots are breathtaking and rely upon Jay’s fascination with the light.

These days, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jay and Vicki are curtailing their travels and staying closer to home in the Conway area. With years of experience as photographers, they can now pick and choose what work they wish to take on; they certainly hope to return to the western part of the country in the future.

For now, when the mood strikes, they get away from it all and into nature by packing up the van and going off grid in New England for a bit. They embrace the quiet, the chance to hike and be in the woods, and always, Jay looks for the fascinating, elusive and wonderful light.

To view Jay’s photographs, visit www.philbrickphoto.com.

(Editor’s note: The cliff shots Jay Philbrick achieves are always done with a hired, experienced internationally certified mountain climbing guide; do not try this at home!)

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A breathtaking cliff shot by Philbrick Photography. every safety precaution in place – Jay works with Marc Chauvin, an internationally certified mountain climbing guide from the North Conway area (www.chauvinguides.com) who does the rigging and accompanies the couple or model(s) for the cliff shots – the first cliff session took place with the bride in her gown and the groom in a suit. The weather was still uncooperative, rainy and misty, but they took the photos because of the couple’s schedule. Jay felt he had not gotten the shots

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The next cliff session was in 2010 and then another took place in 2012. As awareness of the cliff photos spread, NH Chronicle did a segment and it won a NH Emmy.

Jay always stresses that the models are fully anchored and nothing in the photos is fake. The ropes and anchors are hidden by the camera angles but the shots are real; there is no photo-shopping. Marc Chauvin goes down onto the cliff with the couple and safety is everything.

Certainly, these unusual and beautiful shots are not the only work Jay does. His photos encompass magazine work, model sessions, and more.

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Ski Safely in the White Mountains this Season!

By Sarah Wright The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a winter full of snow this year, and skiers across the state are hitting the ski lifts and catch some powder. There’s really nothing like skiing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skier or snowboarder. With Covid regulations in place at resorts this winter, skiers will still be able to feel the rush of a downhill slope or the lovely swish of a cross-country trail. Expect distancing requirements and limited building capacities, as well as face covering requirements indoors or when 6-feet distancing outside is not possible. Cleaning will be a top priority at ski areas and of course if you are not feeling well, please stay home.

To help you find your winter fun destination, here are some great ski resorts in the area. (Visit the websites below for hours of operation, updates on trail conditions, and information on passes.

With 97 trails and 11 lifts, Cannon Mountain earns its nickname, “The Living Legend!” There are runs to satisfy every level of skier, from beginner to advanced, or you can chill out in the Tuckerbrook Learning Area for a relaxed skiing day, separated from the main mountain. With lessons for kids and adults, as well as adaptive lessons for those with disabilities, everyone can enjoy the many beautiful trails at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. There’s even a run that’s over two miles long!

With 11 lifts across 285 acres, there are plenty of opportunities to get some

good practice in. Lessons are available for skiing and snowboarding, and rentals and repairs are also on site. When all that skiing works up an appetite, you’ll have five different dining options to choose from. Cannon Mountain is located at 260 Tramway Drive in Franconia. Please note that lift tickets will be limited this year and sold online. For further information, call 603823-8800 or visit www.cannonmt.com.

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch has over 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding terrain for all ability levels, accessed in less than seven minutes thanks to the high-speed, Wildcat Express quad chairlift. Consistently ranked number one for scenery in the east by Ski magazine’s resort poll, you’ll love the views from the top! With lessons and day programs for adults and kids, as well as an adaptive program, there’s no reason

to stay home this winter. There’s also a retail shop on site with rentals, offering tuning and repairs, and two unique dining options for when all that exercise makes you hungry. Please note that to limit access to the mountain, reservations are required this season. Also, all transactions at the mountain will be cashless only. For more information, visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 888754-9453.

Wildcat’s “sister” resort, Attitash Mountain on Route 302 in Bartlett, is another popular pick among skiers.

The resort has 68 trails and 11 lifts across two big, connected mountains (Attitash and Bear Peak) that combine traditional New England runs and challenging terrain with modern, wideopen cruisers suited for all abilities. At Attitash, you can find acres of glades and tree skiing along with three Abenaki freestyle terrain parks. Learn funda-

mental techniques in their Ski & Snowboard School, and take care of rentals, repairs, and retail shopping onsite. The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel is the only slope-side lodging available in the Mount Washington Valley, and the resort has dining options, from light fare to full-service dining. Please note that to limit access to the mountain, reservations are required this season. Also, all transactions at the mountain will be cashless only. To reach Attitash, call 800-223-SNOW (7669) or visit www. attitash.com.

Black Mountain Ski Area in Jackson has terrain for all abilities and offers fun for all ages across over 140 acres, five lifts, and 45 trails. Take a group lesson or a private lesson to learn how to ski or snowboard, or to enhance your current skills. Beginner and novice skiers will enjoy the gentle learning slopes, while experts can head for the summit where views of Mount Washington are as thrilling as the chute down the Upper Maple Slalom. Black’s southern exposure means sunny and warm conditions on even the coldest New Hampshire days. The retail and rental shops offer everything you’ll need for a great day on the slopes. Covid guidelines will be in place with expanded outdoor seating and heaters. Black Mountain Ski Area is located at 373 Black Mountain Road in Jackson. For updated information, call 603-383-4490 or visit www.blackmt.com.

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Jan. 16, Free Fishing Day in NH, details, rules & info: www.nhfishgame.com, 271-2501.

Jan. 16, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 10 am-noon, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-2392.

Jan. 20 & 27, Jackson Art: Landscape Painting for the Beginner via Zoom, 6:30-8 pm, jacksonartnh. com, 387-3463.

Jan. 20, Pot Roast Supper To Go, $15/meal, pay by Jan. 15, pick up Jan. 20, 4:30-6 pm, Conway Village Congregational Church, 132 Main St., Conway village, order online at www.TheBrownChurch.org or call 447-3851.

Jan. 21, The Last Traverse, Ty Gagne Book Talk, 6:30 pm, online book talk by author Ty Gagne, Conway Public Library, info: 447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 21, State of NH Moose Population, 7 pm, via Zoom, presented by NH Fish & Game Moose Project Leader Henry Jones, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, www.tinmountain.org, 447-6991.

Jan. 21, Twig-o-Rama: Exploring Winter Buds & Tree ID, 10 am-noon, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, explore Swift River Trail, Tamworth area, meet in Tamworth Town House parking lot, presented by naturalist Lynne Flaccus, info: www.chocorualake.org, 323-6252.

Jan. 23, Snowshoe Wanderings in Jackson, 10 am-noon, explore Tin Mt. Conservation Center Jackson Field Station property, space limited, call for reservations 447-6991, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, www.tinmountain.org.

Jan. 23, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 10 am-noon, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-2392.

Jan. 25, Books Sandwiched In, The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace is the book to be discussed via Zoom; reviewer will be Ruth Stuart, to attend: call Samuel Wentworth Library: 284-6665.

Jan. 26, Book Discussion, 4 pm, book to be discussed: The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery and he Hunt for the Perfect Bird by Joshua Hammer, Wolfeboro Library, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, attendance limited, pre-registration required: 569-2428.

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Jan. 26, Communities & Consequences II, screening and discussion, 6:30-8 pm, via Zoom, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Jan. 26, Owl Prowl, 6-7 pm, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, take a walk in Hemenway State Forest, Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, listen for owl calls and experience nocturnal animals by nearly full moon, presented by naturalist Lynne Flaccus, info: www.chocorualake.org, 323-6252.

Jan. 27, Race & Racism discussion group, 2-3 pm, via Zoom, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 3238510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Jan. 28, Bark: Get to Know Your Trees, 7-8 pm, join naturalist and author Michael Wojtech via Zoom, learn about trees, 447-6991, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, www.tinmountain.org.

Jan. 28-31, NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Black Mt. Ski Area, Jackson, spectators are welcome to view snow sculpting during the process and return on Jan. 31 to view finished sculptures, admission free for viewing, kids scavenger hunt & activities, info: www.jacksonnh.com.

Jan. 29, Composting Workshop, 2-3:30 pm, via Zoom, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Jan. 30, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 10 am-noon, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-2392.

Jan. 31, Green Mt. Book Club, meets once a month via Zoom, this month’s book to be discussed: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 3 pm, info: www.gmcg.org.

Feb 2, Wit & Wisdom: Humor in 19th Century New England, 6:30 pm, discussion via Zoom by Jo Radner, how humor and pastimes have changed over the decades, Conway Public Library, info: 447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Feb. 6, Bretton Woods Lift Served Nordic Ski, AMC, Pinkham Notch, pre-registration a must: 4662727, amclodging@outdoors.org.

Feb. 6, Jackson Art: Plein Air Painting for the Beginner via Zoom, 10 am-4 pm, jacksonartnh.com, 3873463.

Feb. 6, Open Mic Night, 7 pm, via Zoom, Advice to the Players, info: www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Feb. 6, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 10 am-noon, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-2392.

Feb. 7, Bear Notch XC Ski, AMC, Pinkham Notch, pre-registration a must: 466-2727, amclodging@outdoors.org.

Feb. 8, Books Sandwiched In, The Story of More by Hope Jahren is the book to be discussed via Zoom; reviewer will be Connie Cunningham, to attend: call Samuel Wentworth Library: 284-6665.

Feb. 11, Mammal Tracks & Signs; a Tracking Overview, 7 pm, tracking info. from Dr. Rick van de Poll, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 13, Evening Snowshoe Tour, 7 pm, join naturalists, Great Glen Trails, Gorham, 466-2333, www.greatglentrails.com.

Feb. 13, Mammal Tracks & Signs; Field Program, 9 am-12:30 pm, Nature Learning Center, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 13, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 10 am-noon, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-2392.

Feb. 17, Chicken Parmesan Supper To Go, $15/meal, pay in advance required, Conway Village Congregational Church, 132 Main St., Conway village, order online at www.TheBrownChurch.org or call 447-3851.

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What’s UP Feb. 20, Evening Snowshoe Tour, 7 pm, join naturalists, Great Glen Trails, Gorham, 466-2333, www. greatglentrails.com.

Feb. 20, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 10 am-noon, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-2392.

Feb. 22, Books Sandwiched In, Sing, Unburied, Sing is the book to be discussed via Zoom; reviewer will be Will Speers, to attend: call Samuel Wentworth Library: 284-6665.

Feb. 24, Reviving the American Cooperage Industry, 6:30-7:30 pm, via Zoom, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Feb. 27, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 10 am-noon, KA Brett School, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, info: 323-2392.

Feb. 28, Green Mt. Book Club, meets once a month via Zoom for book discussion, Green Mt. Conservation Group, 3 pm, info: www.gmcg.org.

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Feb. 28, Ski, Shoe & Fat Bike to the Clouds, info: greatglentrails.com, Mt. Washington Auto Road, Gorham, 466-3988.

March 2, The Middle East, discussion via Zoom to understand the history & culture of Middle East, 6:30 pm, talk by Mohamed Defaa, Conway Public Library, info: 447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

ONGOING ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, winter hours: Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 pm, Feb. 5 from noon-7 pm, closed month of March, www.chocoruaartworks.com, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, artworks4us2@gmail.com, 323-8041.

Believe in Books Literary Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, many programs for children, www. believeinbooks.org or call 356-9980.

Bill Koch League Ski Club, 1:30-3:30 pm, 1-8th graders, weekly program emphasizing the fun of skiing, learning new skills, greatglentrails.com, 466-3988.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for walking/snowshoeing, please respect forests and do not litter, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisneywoods. com.

Conway Historical Society, historical info, 447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.

Conway Public Library at 15 Greenwood Avenue in Conway has many learning experiences. Call the library at 447-5552 or visit www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

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Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

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Great Glen Kids Ski Club, winter long program Sundays from 1:30-3:30 pm, emphasis on fun of skiing and friends, kids learn and improve ski skills, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, call for updates/info: 466-3988.

Guided Snowshoe Tours, 1-2:15 pm, every Sat., Great Glen Trails, Gorham, 466-3988, greatglentrails.com.

Guided Snowshoe Walks, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation, every Sat. at 1 pm, Intervale, 356-9920, www.mwvskitouring.org.

Jackson XC Touring Center, XC trails, 153 Main St., Jackson, info: 383-9355, www.jacksonxc.org.

Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, virtual programs during COVID-19, science of climate and weather, 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-2137, www.mountwashington.org.

Mount Washington SnowCoach Tours, reservations required, www.greatglentrails.com, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

Nature Story & Discovery Time, meets weekly via Zoom for 12 weeks through March 25, for pre-K through first grade, Green Mt. Conservation Group, 10:30 am, info: www.gmcg.org.

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Sandwich Sidehillers, meets monthly, trail clearing for snowmobiles, snowshoers, etc., meets 6 pm at Sidehillers clubhouse, 303 Wing Rd., N. Sandwich, sidehillers@gmail.com.

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Waterville Valley Resort has extensive trails on Mount Tecumseh with a summit elevation of 4,004 feet. With 62 trails, 11 lifts, and terrain parks to explore, there are bumps, glades, and moguls for all levels of skier and snowboarder. Take group lessons or private lessons, with an adaptive option as well.

If you prefer Nordic skiing or snow shoeing, there is a trail system for that,

too. Peruse the rental and retail shops, or have your equipment repaired on site. There are also dining options. The resort is located on Ski Area Road in Waterville Valley. The number of single-day lift tickets will be limited this year, so it is recommended that guests purchase them online in advance. For further information, call 800-468-2553 or visit www.waterville.com.

Cranmore Mountain Resort, located at 239 Skimobile Road in North Conway, offers 56 trails and nine lifts, with a 1,200-foot vertical rise. The resort also has programs for adults and kids, and five different terrain parks, which means enough options to keep everyone busy! Lodging is available on the mountain, and there are dining options. Cranmore also has the number one tubing park in the state that is 10 lanes wide with lift service. Tubing is a family-friendly activity that requires no special skills or equipment. Please note that lift tickets will be limited this year and sold online only. Contact Cranmore at 1-800-786-6754 or visit www.cranmore.com.

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Loon Peak is also home to New Hampshire’s only super pipe that’s an incredible 425-feet long, with 18-foot-high walls. Other offerings for winter fun at the resort include snow tubing and snowshoeing, and a Sno-Go rental for those age 14 and up. The Sno-Go is like a bicycle on skis! There are also dining options. The Governor’s Lodge hous-

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With that in mind, grab your face covering and enjoy a day on the slopes in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire!

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Started in 1996 as “Ski to the Clouds”, a Nordic event, the race has grown to include snowshoes and fatbikes. The event is held at the base of Mt. Washington on Rt. 16 in Pinkham Notch, eight miles south of Gorham, NH and 30 minutes north of North Conway, NH. Ski, Shoe & Fatbike to the Clouds is considered a freestyle event (there will not be separate classes for classic and skate skiing) and entrants are required to complete 10 KM using one pair of skis, snowshoes, or one fatbike (no switching allowed). Participants must be able to comfortably ski, snowshoe, or fatbike the six kilometers down the Mt. Washington Auto Road after they finish the race. This is NOT an event for the inexperienced!

Official timing will end two hours after the start of the last participant, around 12:30 pm.

The registration fee includes Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center trails pass for Saturday, February 27. Online registration closes on Wednesday, February 24 at 5 pm.

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By Chef Kelly Ross During the recent holidays, while I was pondering the next subject for our Along Route 16 culinary get-together, I was reminded of the great foods we love when we wake up late for a nice, lazy day. Fun food on those late mornings/ early afternoons over Christmas and New Year’s made me realize how much I love brunch. I enjoy eating a great brunch, and not just because of how delicious most of it is, but also because I generally don’t feel the need to eat the rest of the day. Yup, I love a good brunch!

Today I am going to focus on some of the unique twists on breakfast, and also maybe a great sandwich or two that fits the theme as well, not to mention we will focus on easy and quick, and more importantly, scrumptious!

Let’s start with one of my all-time favorite sandwiches ever. This is a variation on a classic sandwich often associated with brunch and that is a Monte Cristo. The traditional version is simply ham, turkey, bacon, and Swiss cheese sandwiched between two pieces of thick French Toast, which is then dipped in maple syrup before each bite.

I have a love affair with a Monte Cristo and order it often when I see it on any

menu. This recipe has a couple of small variations that makes it even better. I call this one the Doctor’s Monte Cristo, as it contains sliced apples as well, and we all know what the doctor says about eating an apple a day. This recipe will make four sandwiches.

The Doctor’s Monte Cristo 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 cup water ¼ cup maple syrup One 3-inch cinnamon stick 1 1/3 cup milk 4 large eggs, beaten 1-1 ½ shots Grand Marnier Eight ½-inch thick slices of bread, homemade (Frozen Texas toast also works well) Dijon mustard 8 generous slices of Gruyere cheese 8-10 oz medium sliced quality ham 8-10 oz of medium sliced quality turkey 8 slices of thick maple bacon, cooked crisp and set aside 1 ½ - 2 more cups of pure maple syrup In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, water, the ¼ cup of maple syrup and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil.

Simmer over moderately low heat,

stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the apples to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.

In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk and Grand Marnier and whisk well. Melt 1-2 tbsp butter in a preheated (medium-low heat) skillet.

Dip the slices of bread in batches on both sides and grill both sides to make perfect French toast. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees. Once all the bread is grilled to become French toast, on 4 slices brush the Dijon mustard over one side of each. Top the 4 slices with half the cheese, equally divide the ham and turkey, place 2 slices of bacon on each in an X pattern, equally divide the apple slices in them, cover with the last half of the cheese and top with the other 4 slices of French toast. Spray a pan with pan release spray, place the 4 sandwiches on the pan and pop in the oven for 7-10 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the meats. While the sandwiches are cooking, heat the rest of the maple syrup in a small pot on lowmedium heat. Once the sandwiches come out, let them rest for 2-3 minutes before cutting. Plate and serve with small bowls of the heated syrup for dipping the sandwich wedges.

It’s time for another variation on a classic, this time on a breakfast staple, Eggs Benedict. This version is done in a casserole dish and can be prepped the night before so it can just be tossed in the oven upon waking. That concept is one we will see again before this article is over. I always suggest to the reader to use a packet Hollandaise mix. If you care to make your own, please email me for details (email address at end of this article). This recipe will feed 6-8 • Brunch continued on page 11

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Eggs Benedict Casserole 1 twelve oz package of English muffins, cut into 1-inch chunks 8 oz Canadian bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 ½ cups shredded Muenster cheese 8 eggs 1 ½ cups milk ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1-2 (0.9) oz packages Hollandaise mix, prepped according to directions, depending on how much you like 2 tbsp fresh chopped chives Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and layer half the English muffin chunks on the bottom, sprinkle with half the Canadian bacon and half the cheese. Repeat that process one more time. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and pour evenly over everything in the dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate at least one hour and this works best when doing so overnight. Once ready to cook, pull from the fridge half an hour beforehand, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 25-30 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set, especially in the middle.

Drizzle warmed Hollandaise sauce over the top, sprinkle with the chives and dig in.

Let’s move on to a French toast casserole chock full of deliciousness with blueberries and cream cheese.

This is kind of a combo of French toast and a warm Danish, and how can

anyone resist that? Serve this with some sausage and/or bacon and you will have a very quiet table, and everyone will be busy eating! This will feed 10-12 and can be put together in 15 minutes and cooks up in 45 minutes.

Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake For The Base 1 loaf French bread or Texas toast 8 eggs 2 cups milk ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 8 oz cream cheese, softened, cut into 16 pieces 1 pint fresh blueberries, washed and dried The Topping ½ cup flour ½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small squares Warm maple syrup Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, the ½ cup brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg and whisk well. Chop the bread into ¾ 1-inch cubes and put in the bowl with the mixture and toss well so the bread is well absorbed. Pour half the mixture into the baking dish, top with half the blueberries and cream cheese. Pour the remaining half of the mixture over the blueberries, and top with the rest of

the blueberries and cream cheese. Mix the first five ingredients of the topping recipe in a bowl by hand to combine and top the casserole dish with it. Bake for 45 minutes or so or until when poked at in the middle, it bounces back.

I suggest you warm up some real maple syrup to drizzle over the top once you

plate it.

Another great option is to make a quick lemon glaze which can be done instead of the syrup or as well as the syrup. Whisk 2-3 tbsp of milk with • Brunch continued on page 12

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Although the following recipe is a winner anyt ime of the year, this was just introduced to me over Christmas and would be absolutely ideal on Thanksgiving weekend following the big meal to utilize leftovers. The waffles make the perfect bread for this great brunch sandwich. This recipe makes 6 large waffles, which makes 6 half sandwiches, although don’t put it past some of your crowd to eat a couple of these. Leftover waffles freeze well for future waffle sandwiches. These

will go together in about 45 minutes.

Waffled Cranberry Cream Cheese Turkey Sandwich The Waffles 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp Kosher salt 2 tbsp sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1 ½ cups lukewarm buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract The Sandwich About 1 ½ lbs leftover turkey, ideally from a fresh bird, but deli meat works Stuffing is ideal, but optional; I suggest a sausage stuffing, which goes great in this sandwich 6 pieces of thick quality bacon

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8-12 oz cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 cups cranberry sauce A few good handfuls of Arugula Maple syrup, optional Powdered sugar Let’s start with the waffles. Heat a waffle iron to high heat. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a medium bowl. In a large measuring cup, melt the butter in a microwave, add the room temperature buttermilk and whisk together. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just barely combined. Don’t over mix. The batter should be a little lumpy. Pour the batter into the heated waffle maker until it just covers the outside edges. You should have a pan under the waffle maker; in case of overflow, it will help with clean up. Remove the waffles once browned and crispy on the outside and place them in a single layer on a sheet pan. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.

Spread each of the six waffles with cream cheese and then with cranberry sauce. On 3 of them, evenly divide the turkey, add some stuffing if you care for it, add 2 slices of bacon to each in an X formation, very lightly drizzle in a tsp of maple syrup if you care to, and add some Arugula, and top with the other 3 waffles, gooey side down. Pop them, still on the pan, into the oven for 10 minutes to slightly heat throughout.

Once out of the oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut each waffle sandwich in half and enjoy.

I have one more recipe to share that

should make you smile. I’m actually giving you a half recipe for this one as we all know how to make pancakes.

This recipe turns a basic pancake into a brunch item resembling one of the best desserts ever, and that is Tiramisu.

I could eat Tiramisu all day long, so the first time I saw this recipe, it became a constant “go-to” in my brunch repertoire. This recipe will feed 6-8 of you.

Tiramisu Pancakes 24 pancakes, 3-4 in. each in diameter 12 oz cream cheese, softened 12 oz Mascarpone cheese 1 cup confectioners sugar 1 ½ tbsp instant coffee 3 tbsp water 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa Warm chocolate sauce, optional In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese, Mascarpone cheese, and sugar until well blended.

In a small bowl, dissolve the coffee in the water and add to the cream cheese mixture and mix well. As the pancakes get cooked, top each with a generous dollop of the mixture, put another cake on top, add a dollop, add a third cake and dollop it again. After the third one, sprinkle with the cocoa and lightly drizzle with the chocolate sauce.

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Chocorua Lake Conservancy Winter Walks Come explore the Swift River Trail in Tamworth and meet some of your wild neighbors during the first event of the Chocorua Lake Conservancy’s 2021 theme, Naming and Noticing.

All year the Conservancy staff invites you to learn the names of plants and trees you walk by every day. The January program is titled Twig-o-rama: Exploring Winter Buds & Tree ID and will take place on Thursday, January 21 from 10 am to noon (snow date will be Friday, January 22, same time).

Join Chocorua Lake Conservancy Stewardship (CLC) Director Lynne Flaccus for a wooded wander along the Swift River to look at winter twigs and explore adaptations that plants use to survive winter. How can you identify winter trees and shrubs by their buds or bark? What observations can you make to help with identification? Are the buds opposite or alternate, for instance, and are the buds naked? How do plants survive freezing temperatures? Do they photosynthesize even when the mercury drops below zero? What is the “evergreen advantage”? Bring your curiosity, questions and your knowledge to share!

Careful observations in the early-winter woods can lead to hidden answers about the natural world and to discoveries, no matter what the temperature. The winter woods are full of patterns that will help you understand what is around you. We’ll follow the moderate trail and look for wildlife signs along the way as well, perhaps discovering relationships between plants growing there and the wildlife habitat they create. If you want a primer in advance, visit chocorualake.org/ gallery to watch “Winter Trees in Your Forest,” Lynne’s tree ID workshop.

Snow conditions may call for snowshoes if you have them. Please dress in layers for the cold temperatures,

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bring water and a snack if you’d like.

Wear a scarf and/or mask—the group will practice social distancing, but face coverings will be used if participants gather to look at something.

Meet in the parking lot by the Tamworth Town House, and leave from there by foot. Please email lflaccus@ chocorualake.org with your phone number to let her know you’ll be participating—numbers are limited, and the Conservancy office would want to be able to reach you if plans change, including if the State of NH issues new Covid-19 directives.

With cold winters and long dark nights comes the opportunity to experience the unique magic of being outdoors in the brightness of a full moon on snow. On Tuesday, January 26 at 6 pm, join Lynne Flaccus for an evening Owl Prowl. The group will take a walk in Hemenway State Forest, listening and calling for owls and experiencing the world of nocturnal animals by the

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As one of nature’s amazing “living mouse traps,” owls play an important role in the fields and forests of this area, even though we may not see or hear them often. Special feathers, eyesight and hearing serve owls well as nighttime hunters. During the evening, participants will get to try some experiments to help demonstrate unique owl adaptations.

Great horned owls and barred owls are some of the earliest nesting birds in NH, laying eggs during the months of January through March in spite of cold temperatures and snow. Listening for their calls at night is a wonderful way to locate where they may be living in the surrounding forests. A moonlit night affords the possibility to see their shadowy silhouette as well. There are no guarantees you will find owls on this walk, but you won’t regret spend-

ing time out in the bright winter night!

Meet by 6 pm at the parking area for the Great Hill Fire Tower, at the corner of Great Hill Road and Hemenway Road. Please wear a mask, warm layers, and bring a flashlight and snowshoes if you have them. The path will depend on ground conditions, but snowshoes or ice grippers may come in handy.

This event is free, and all ages are welcome; kids, please bring an adult with you. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance by emailing lflaccus@chocorualake.org with your phone number, so you can be reached if plans change.

Have questions or want a trail conditions report? Call the CLC office at 603-323-6252. Then, join via Zoom on Tuesday, February 16 at 7 pm to learn even more about owls.

Naturalist Lynne Flaccus has more than 30 years of experience in land conservation and stewardship, managing protected properties, studying wildlife, and educating adults and children.

These events are part of a series of Chocorua Lake Conservancy programs held throughout the year to encourage people of all ages to enjoy Chocorua Lake and the trails and woods that surround it, and to learn more about the natural world we inhabit.

(About the Chocorua Lake Conservancy: The CLC is a volunteer-led, nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area. The CLC is committed to providing convenient and attractive public access to Chocorua Lake and trails on nearby conservation lands for visitors and local residents. To learn about upcoming events, visit www. chocorualake.org, sign up for CLC’s monthly e-newsletter, or follow on Facebook and Instagram.)

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By Emma Erler Old Christmas trees can be recycled in the garden as roosting and feeding stations for birds, or the boughs can be used to provide extra insulation over garden perennials.

If you have a small garden chipper you may be able to convert your tree into mulch or compost. Pine, fir and spruce chips are excellent mulch for perennial beds, shrubs and trees, or they can serve as a good source of carbon to add to the compost pile.

Avoid using rock salt on driveways or walkways that border gardens or landscape plantings.

Salt can build up in the soil near where it is applied, affecting soil structure and making it difficult for plants to absorb water. Plants that are sensitive to salt

may show signs of leaf scorch in the spring and summer. In general, healthy mature plants will tolerate salt exposure better than newly established or droughtstressed plants. Sand, fireplace ash, or wood shavings will provide traction on ice and only require a little bit of cleanup in the spring. Alternatives are ice melt products composed of magnesium chloride or calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), which have a lower impact on plants and are advertised as being safer for pets and the environment.

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Prune tree and shrub limbs damaged by snow or ice to prevent bark tearing.

It is almost always better to remove broken limbs rather than try to save them with supports or ties. This rarely works, and only prolongs the inevitable. Dead, diseased, or damaged branches can be removed at any time of the year. Carefully removing torn branches by making clean cuts back to living wood can help limit the spread of decay and protect the health of your plant. If a tree or shrub is severely split or broken you may consider replacing it in the spring.

January is a great time to select and order flower and vegetable seeds.

Ordering early ensures that you will get the seeds you want and have them on hand when it’s time to start planting. Remember to purchase seed from reliable companies based in the northeast in order to grow plants that are adapted to the climate in New Hampshire.

Many houseplants require a fair amount of humidity in order to thrive, something that most homes lack in the winter months. A humid environment can be created with a humidifier, by spraying plants periodically with a misting bottle, or by filling a pan with pebbles

and a skim of water and placing the plant on top, making sure that the bottom of the pot is not submerged in water. Signs that your plants need higher humidity are brown leaf edges and abnormal leaf drop.

Ferns, tropical foliage plants and flowering plants usually benefit from increased humidity. Cacti and succulents will tolerate dry air in the home and require no special treatment.

Make an inventory of plants in your landscape, noting their location, health and past performance.

Plan changes now so that you can make a budget and research which species and varieties are likely to thrive on your property. Take stock of how much direct light plants will receive in certain areas, as well as the general characteristics of the soil (is it sandy, well-drained, consistently moist etc.), which growing zone you live in and if you anticipate pest issues, like browsing by deer.

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