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November 2020 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | Page 1

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

November | Vol. 6 | No. 11 Published on the 16th of the Month

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Holiday Giving | Page 3

Gift Guide | Page 8

What’s Up | Page 6-7

Creative Dinner | Page 13

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Holiday Season Charitable Giving

By Sarah Wright Most people would agree that this year has been very difficult, given the circumstances of the pandemic. However, I’m sure many of us are still looking forward to the holiday season. The decorations are already going up in stores all around the area, and the holiday music is sure to follow, as always.

It’s a time for togetherness and family as well as a time for giving. There are many families in our area who are struggling to make ends meet, even more so as a result of the quarantine this past spring.

For those who enjoy giving, COVID-19 has also made that more difficult. Some fundraisers have been cancelled or postponed this year. If you find happiness through serving the community and giving to those less fortunate, the need is there; many organizations have charitable funds, and donation checks are always welcome.

A good place to start is through your local churches. They may be collecting household items for families in need, especially coats, hats, and mittens for children. Try reaching out with a phone call or a message through Facebook.

Police departments are another good bet. Many departments collect toys for local children during the holiday season. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, food pantries could use extra help in collecting items to help every family have a dinner for the holidays. This year has seen an increase

The Angels & Elves program is busy at the holiday season, coordinated by the Kiwanis Club of the Mount Washington Valley.

in the need for food pantries. Donating food is an essential way that you can help local families. Lastly, if there is a service club in your town, like the Lions, Rotary, the Kiwanis, or others, inquire with them about any items they might be collecting and how you can help.

The Wolfeboro Lions Club has many service projects, but has had to cancel

its usual fundraisers. However, they are still holding their annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale. Brighten up your home or business with beautiful superior poinsettias at the same price as last year. The plants can be ordered in 6, 8, and 10-inch sizes in choices of red, pink, or white. Because of COVID-19, there won’t be a pick-up option this year. Simply fill out the order form on

their website, drop it in the mail with your check, and a member of the Lions Club will take care of the delivery. For Tuesday, November 24 morning delivery, orders must be received by Friday, November 20. Order by Tuesday, December 1 for a Saturday morning delivery on December 5. The order form can be found at www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/wolfeboro.

The Wolfeboro Rotary Club is celebrating its 93rd year and while things are different everywhere due to the pandemic, the club will be holding their annual Rotary Christmas Tree Sale as usual at the Clark House Museum grounds on South Main Street in Wolfeboro.

“The sale will start on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving,” says Wolfeboro Rotary president Brian Laing. “The sale will run until the trees are all sold, usually by mid-December. We will have 350 trees for sale, and they are native New Hampshire Balsams and Frasers. We will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm.”

Laing adds that the tree sale is the major fundraiser for the club, and each year the money from the sale of trees goes back to local student scholarships and local non-profit charitable organizations. During the sale, all state regulations for safety during the pandemic will be adhered to. The Wolfeboro Rotary has been presenting the popular Christmas Tree Sale for over 50 years

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Angels and Elves has been a project of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley since 2003. The goal is to provide gifts during the holiday season to more than 700 underserved children in Mount Washington Valley who might not otherwise receive presents. Kiwanis members coordinate a Valley-wide network of generous individuals, organizations, and businesses who contribute their time, money, and resources. The location of Elf Headquarters is the former Dress Barn diagonally across from The Gap at Set-

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There are many ways you can help Angels and Elves in its mission. First, you can become an Angel Sponsor who buys presents for a specific child or children. You can obtain a list of the child’s needs and wants at Elf Headquarters, and you will drop off your gifts there. If you can’t wrap the gifts, volunteers will take care of the wrapping and delivery. When you return the gifts, you can have a receipt for tax purposes. If you’d rather donate money, you can send a check to Angels and Elves at PO Box 3053, North Conway, NH 03860-3053. The “elves” use this money to purchase items like coats and boots. The money also helps make sure each child gets a comparable amount of presents, especially within the same

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family. You could also choose to team up and organize a group of friends, co-workers, or church members to combine their efforts to buy gifts for a family or two families. Finally, you can contribute or encourage your employer to donate items needed at Elf Headquarters or send in a donation to defray the cost of telephones, newspaper ads, wrapping paper, and purchases of more expensive items like coats and boots.

Please call 603-356-8710 or stop by Elf Headquarters to find out what is needed.

In the Rochester area, 98.7 FRANKFM and WTSN 1270AM and 98.1FM are bringing Caring & Sharing back to the area for its 21st year. Caring & Sharing is the area’s largest canned food drive and live broadcast. This three-day event collects canned goods and nonperishable food items as well as cash donations to support local food banks and charities during the time of year then they need it the most; right before Thanksgiving One-hundred percent of the food and cash collected during the food drive will go to area based charities to stock their shelves for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

In 2019, 36,542 non-perishable food items were collected and donated in addition to over $15,000. Now more than ever, your participation is needed to help neighbors through tough economic times. Consider donating at any of these participating Caring and Sharing Hannaford locations: Rochester – 290 North Maine St or Rochester – 11 Milton Rd. For information, visit www. frankfmradio.com.

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What’s UP

Please call ahead to check if events are still on. Some previously scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to COVID-19.

Through Dec. 15, ArtWorks Gallery Silent Auction, benefits local food pantries & ArtWorks Fund. Bid in person, email or call. Open Thurs. 10-2 pm, Fri. 12-7 pm, Sat. & Sun. 10-5 pm. Previews at www.chocoruaartworks.com, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, artworks4us2@gmail.com, 323-8041.

Through Dec. 16, Angels & Elves program, Mt. Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, donations of gifts and clothing for needy children, info: 356-8710 or email angelsandelves2020@gmail.com; open Mon., Wed. & Fri. through Nov. 27 from noon-5:30 pm; Nov. 30-Dec. 16 open daily 11 am5:30 pm; headquarters at former Dress Barn, Settler’s Green Outlet Mall, N. Conway.

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Through month of Dec., All Things Water, art exhibit with local featured artists, Tues.-Sat. 10 am-2 pm, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 323-8510.

60 South Main Street • Wolfeboro • 603-569-4755 www.huntersshopnsave.com

Nov. 12, Well-Being Support Group, 7 pm, Coping with Stress in Times of Uncertainty, Zoom meeting, info: pjbrown06@gmail.com.

Nov. 13 & 14, Bob Marley Comedian, performs at Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 335-1992; show times: 11/12 at 8 pm, 11/13 at 6 & 8:30 pm & 11/14 at 3:30 pm, 6 pm & 8:30 pm.

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Nov. 13-15, Women’s Outdoor Skills, AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch area, pre-registration a must: 466-2727, amclodging@outdoors.org.

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Nov. 16, Books Sandwiched In, “The Lemon Tree an Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East” by Sandy Tolan (nonfiction) reviewed by Jean Knox, Zoom meeting, Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich, 284-6665, sandwichlibrary@gmail.com.

Nov. 17, Book Discussion Group, 1 pm, book to be discussed: “This is Happiness”, Wolfeboro Library, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428.

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Nov. 17, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St. Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

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Open Tuesday through Saturday 7am - 4pm; Closed Sunday & Monday 603-323-2021 or 603-662-6047

Nov. 19, NH Lynx Population, 7 pm, program on the lynx, NH Fish & Game wildlife biologist Jill Kilborn will share results, via Zoom, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, www. tinmoutain.org. Check the website for updated info.

Nov. 19, North Country Camera Club, 7-8:30 pm, held virtually, info: j.r.hoffman@me.com.

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Nov. 21, Friends Book Sale, 9 am-noon, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545.

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Nov. 21, Rock the House, locals band play live, doors open 7 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 332-2211.

Nov. 21 & 21, Freedom Rings Artisans Annual Holiday Event, masks required, Freedom Town Hall, 539-6323. (Freedom Village Store located at 11 Elm St. will participate 10 am-5 pm & in the evening; info: 539-3077.

Nov. 24, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St. Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

Nov. 24, Winter Hiking in Waterville Valley, AMC, Pinkham Notch, pre-registration a must: 466-2727, amclodging@outdoors.org.

Nov. 25, Tamworth Community Food Pantry, noon-6 pm, St. Andrew’s in the Valley Church, 678 Whittier Td., Tamworth, call ahead for info: 960-4067.

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Nov. 27-mid Dec., Wolfeboro Rotary Christmas Tree Sale, takes place Thursdays-Sundays from 9 am-2 pm, held at Clark House Museum grounds, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 273-2836.

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Located along the Nov. 27-29, Journey Androscoggin River to the North Pole, depart from Conway Scenic Railroad, downtown N.

Conway, travel aboard train to Theatre in the Wood, Intervale to visit with Santa and his elves, music, see Santa’s workshop, leave your letter for Santa, info/times: www.journeytothenorthpole.org.

Also takes16 place Dec. 4-6; Dec. 11-13; Dec. 18-23; Dec. 29-31. Also departs from Lincoln, NH. Route

1826Nov. Riverside Drive 28, Santa’s First Visit to Jackson, 11 am-1 pm, free, Santa arrives at Jackson town gazebo, www.jacksonnh.com.

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Dec. 1, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St. Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

Dec. 3, In Search of Dark Skies, 7 pm, program with Susan Harder about environmental concerns and protecting the night sky, via Zoom, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, www. tinmoutain.org. Check the website for updated info.

Dec. 3-20, A Christmas Carol, M&D Playhouse, N. Conway, info/tickets: www.mdplayhouse. com, tickets must be purchased in advance, 733-5275.

Dec. 4, Virtual Tree Lighting Event, begins on 12/4 with carolers, dance, reading of “The Night Before Christmas”, tree lighting, broadcast on Rochester Chamber of Commerce & City of Rochester Facebooks, info: 332-5080.

Dec. 4-6, Journey to the North Pole, depart from Conway Scenic Railroad, downtown N. Conway, travel aboard train to Theatre in the Wood, Intervale to visit with Santa and his elves, music, see Santa’s workshop, leave your letter for Santa, info/times: www.journeytothenorthpole.org.

Also takes place Dec. Dec. 11-13; Dec. 18-23; Dec. 29-31. Also departs from Lincoln, NH.

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What’s UP

Dec. 5, Open Mic Night, 7 pm, Advice To The Players, info/submission requirements: secretary@advicetotheplayers.org.

Dec. 5, The Gibson Brothers, 8 pm, bluegrass concert, socially distanced show for 50 people, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, tickets/info: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Dec. 5 & 6, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, please social distance & wear masks, Nestlenook Farm, tickets/info: Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 383-9356, www.jacksonnh.com. Also Dec. 12, 13, 19 & 20.

Dec. 5 & 6, Sandwich Christmas in the Village, virtual and in-person artisans, info: Diane Johnson at 284-7168, sandwichchristmasinthevillage@gmail.com.

Dec. 5-19, Annual Wrap-A-Thon, drop off your unwrapped holiday gifts between noon-4 pm and have them wrapped by Advice To The Players, Sandwich, volunteers, $2 per gift to wrap, all COVID-19 guidelines followed, info: Jessie@advicetotheplayers.org.

Dec. 9, Tamworth Community Food Pantry, noon-6 pm, St. Andrew’s in the Valley Church, 678 Whittier Rd., Tamworth, call ahead for info: 960-4067.

Dec. 10, Winter Bird Ecology, 7 pm, learn winter bird ID, via Zoom, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmoutain.org. Check the website for info.

Dec. 11-13, Journey to the North Pole, depart from Conway Scenic Railroad, downtown N. Conway, travel aboard train to Theatre in the Wood, Intervale to visit with Santa and his elves, music, see Santa’s workshop, leave your letter for Santa, info/times: www.journeytothenorthpole. org. Also takes place Dec. 18-23; Dec. 29-31. Also departs from Lincoln, NH. Dec. 12, Hospice Tree of Memories Virtual Celebration of Life, Central NH VNA & Hospice, info: www.centralvna.org., 1-800-244-8549.

Dec. 12 & 13, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, please social distance & wear masks, Nestlenook Farm, tickets/info: Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 383-9356, www.jacksonnh.com.

Dec. 15, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St. Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

Dec. 18, King Pine Opening Day & Canned Food Drive, 9 am-6 pm, King Pine at Purity Spring Resort, 1251 Eaton Rd., Rt. 153, Madison, 367-8896.

Dec. 18, Stone Mt. Christmas, 8 pm, socially distanced show for 50 people, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, tickets/info: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Dec. 18-23, Journey to the North Pole, depart from Conway Scenic Railroad, downtown N. Conway, travel aboard train to Theatre in the Wood, Intervale to visit with Santa and his elves, music, see Santa’s workshop, leave your letter for Santa, info/times: www.journeytothenorthpole.org.

Dec. 19, Christmas Bird Count, day-long event, observers needed for traveling routes by foot, cross-country skis, snowshoes or by car, or tally birds at your feeder, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, call 447-6991 to participate.

ONGOING ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Thurs. 10 am-2 pm; Fri. noon-7 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 pm, Preview for Silent Auction at 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.

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.

Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St, Freedom, call for info: 610-7622493.

Freedom Village Store, variety of goods from artisan items to baked goods and much more, Thurs.-Sun. 10 am-2 pm, 11 Elm St., Freedom, info: 539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.

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

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, starts in Dec. for winter season, reservations required, www.greatglentrails.com, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988.

Mug Club Community Café, Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm, Runnells Hall, Chocorua, please wear face mask, 323-7186.

NE Ski Museum, open Fri.-Mon., 10 am-5 pm, 2628 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, info: www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

Northeastern Ballet Theatre, Virtual Productions: Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Wizard and beginning on 11/27, The Nutcracker, all run through Jan. 3, 2021, info: www.northeasternballet. org.

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

Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, many virtual programs, hikes, nature learning center, call for info: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Through Dec. 1, Lion’s Club Poinsettia Sale, order by Nov. 20 for Nov. 24 delivery; order by Dec. 1 for Dec. 5 delivery, proceeds go to eye screening for NH children, college book scholarship and more, Wolfeboro Lions Club, info/order form: jrdecho@aol.com or call 630-3724.

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Gifts for the Holidays

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

—H. Jackson Brown Jr. The holidays are all about giving. No matter what your budget may be, there are many options, from handmade items to New Hampshire and lake-oriented gifts, to give.

At Tramway Artisans in Ossipee, the holiday shopper will be dazzled by the choice of gifts. Gail Sands, owner of Tramway Artisans says, “We are a specialty gift shop with some local artisans. We offer unique items, and things not everyone else might have.”

Tramway Artisans opened in the summer of 1993 and is a beloved business for those traveling through the area on their way to the White Mountains or the Lakes Region, and for locals who love to visit on a regular basis. The shop encompasses two floors with everything from coasters to mugs, t-shirts, Ossipee Lake items and so much more.

“We have a lot of personalized pottery,” Gail adds. “Also, Ossipee, Freedom and Wolfeboro signs.” The signs make perfect gifts for those with second-homes and cottages, among others.

Looking to give the gift of a home décor item? Tramway Artisans offers small furniture and other items you just do not find elsewhere.

For those who want to give jewelry as a holiday gift, Tramway Artisans offers beautiful items, and also handbags. “We have found the hoodies and t-shirts are very popular sellers as well,” observes Sands.

Tramway Artisans is located at 2330 NH Rt. 16 in West Ossipee, NH. Call 603-539-5700 for hours and further information. Curbside pick-up is available.

Although summer is past and we are heading into the winter season, The Outdoor and More Store in Tamworth

Winnies Socks. will be open for a special Black Friday weekend from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, with hours of 10 am to 4 pm.

“There will be in-store specials,” says Mary McShinsky, who co-owns the store with her husband, Nate. “For the holiday weekend, we will be offering free cookies and mulled cider.

There will be pre-ordering specials for furniture with a 10 percent discount and more on pre-orders for spring delivery on outdoor furniture.”

Amish-made poly outdoor furniture is always popular, and will be enjoyed and appreciated by gift recipients. If you have outdoor lovers on your gift list, the store has just about anything you could wish for, from table sets, big metal outdoor spinners, a large selection of solar lighting, wind chimes, stone statuary, bird houses and feeders, flags, soy candles, wooden signs, Lake Winnipesaukee items, copper weathervanes, cupolas, outdoor lighthouses, and much more.

Says Mary, “Our solar lighting is quality and very different, and our Bridgewater soy candles are popular.

We carry Woodstock Chimes and also,

we have handmade wooden signs that are personalized. These are created by Seven Lincoln Designs, a sign maker in New Hampshire. The signs can be special ordered and will be made to size with your choice of wording.

Located at Rt. 25, 1287 Bearcamp Highway in Tamworth, Outdoor and More Store looks forward, after the special Black Friday (November) weekend, to re-opening for the summer on Mother’s Day Weekend of 2021.

Call 802-356-7660 for information.

If you or those on your gift list love cozy socks and being toasty warm… whether inside or outdoors this winter, Winnies Socks has just the thing! “The product is for anyone that loves wearing slipper socks and doesn’t want to take them off!” says company founder Kara Brunetta of Wolfeboro.

The unique and fun socks were invented by Kara; she loves to wear slipper socks and hated to take them off when she went to the grocery store or to run errands. She reasoned that if she could make a rubber slip-on to go over her socks, she could wear her socks outside, keeping her feet toasty warm.

According to information from www.

Winniessocks.com, “They say the mother of invention is necessity. And, in the case of Winnies, it certainly holds true. The idea of Winnies was conceived at a lake house in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire on a chilly winter’s evening. Winnies founder, Kara Brunetta, was enjoying time with her family in front of the fire, venturing in and out of the brisk air to bring in firewood throughout the night. Each time, she had to take her cozy, thick slipper socks off to put her shoes on. The more trips in and out over the season, arms filled with firewood, struggling to remove her snow-covered shoes at the door, Kara knew there had to be a better way and the seed of invention was planted. By spring, as the lake ice melted and the flowers started to bloom, the idea sprouted and became Winnies, named after the beloved Lake Winnipesaukee.

Winnies is the first slipper sock/ oversock combination on the market. It solves two problems: keeping your feet cozy and warm nestled inside a thick, comfy sock and the hands-free ability to step into a waterproof outdoor oversock in one fluid step. Winnies are flexible, perfect for walking the dog, getting firewood, running into town or running to catch a flight! They are secure, kept in place by an undetectable magnet in the back of the slipper sock that snugly connects to the oversock.

No bending down, no need for hands, just a simple, fluid motion to step in and out. Indoors or outdoors, your feet stay cozy and your socks stay clean and dry.”

As well as being a great holiday gift, Winnies Socks gives back to the community. Kara is a believer in summer camp experiences for youngsters. Ten percent of the proceeds from Winnies Socks goes to helping send kids to camp. “This year I sold enough socks to send two children to Camp Sentinel; my goal is to continue to sell socks and

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The socks come in youth, men’s and women’s sizes and make great gifts, offering boot cut and ankle cut slipper socks, in a choice of colors and designs. The socks are 100 percent polyester fleece, most sherpa lined and with a magnet in the sock’s woven label to connect the socks to the oversocks. The oversocks are 100 percent rubber and have anti-rust metal with copper rivets.

Clearly, Kara put a great deal of thought into the invention of the slipper socks. “I had the idea but at first I didn’t know how to make it work. I made a proto-type and with a manufacturing background, I was able to make it happen. I want to re-invent how people wear slipper socks!”

To see the unique socks and how they attach to the oversock soles, and to choose Winnies Socks for gifts, visit www.winniessocks.com.

Looking for a gift sure to be appreciated year-round by the recipient? The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith is full of creative and beautiful items for the home and for individuals. All items are handmade by juried, skilled New Hampshire artisans. You will find jewelry, pottery, fiber items, gorgeous baskets, botanicals, glass, leather, prints, wood items, metal, mixed media, paper and photography. There is something for everyone on the gift list, and the shop is a delight to visit year round. Call 603-279-7920 or visit www.meredith. nhcrafts.org.

The holidays are the perfect time to give the gift of sweetness and if that

sweetness comes as homemade candy from Kellerhaus, it is sure to be popular! A variety of chocolates and fudges are made in-house using original recipes and premium products. According to information at www.kellerhaus.com, “Our collection includes milk, dark, and white chocolate creams, caramels, jellies, turtles, clusters, nonpareils, and more.”

For information, call 603-366-4466.

Kellerhaus is located at 259 Endicott Street North in Weirs Beach, NH. The Art Place in Wolfeboro has original art and limited edition prints that make unique and wonderful gifts. Celebrating 45 years in business, The Art Place represents around 15 quality artists and also offers framing (get your custom framing done early for the holidays!). The shop has a variety of art, perfect for gift giving, such as popular 3D wood charts.

Says Art Place owner Barbara Gibbs, “We also have a wide variety of prints and paintings of local scenes by wellknown artist Peter Ferber.” If you have someone on your gift-giving list that would like to choose a work of art or custom framing, a gift certificate would be just the thing from The Art Place.

The Art Place is located at 9 North Main Street in downtown Wolfeboro, NH. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30 am-5 pm. Call 603-569-6159 or visit www.theartplace.biz.

This story includes just some of the many quality shops and businesses in the area offering gifts for the holiday season; many are open year round.

From candy to outdoor items to original art and more, there is something in the area for everyone on your holiday gift list.

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For example, you can volunteer to be a reader for the Outreach Reading Program, help out during one of the races at the 100-Acre Wood or fill one of the many roles needed to make the very popular Journey to the North Pole™ event a success.

Being a part of the Journey to the North Pole™ event is a very rewarding experience. The looks of joy on the faces of guests, young and old alike, is guaranteed to keep you coming back.

Some volunteers have been helping out since the early years of the holiday event. Whether this is your first season, or you are a veteran volunteer, Believe in Books will be glad to have you on the team and will look forward to sharing this season with you.

The following is a brief description of the different volunteer positions available to guide you in deciding what job is right for you. Due to the changes being made for this year, Believe in Books is requiring all volunteers to join both performances each evening. If you are not able to stay for both shows, it is asked that you join on another night when you are able.

Volunteering spots are limited, so sign up early as additional volunteers cannot be accepted at the last minute due to safety protocols. Food will be provided for volunteers each night.

Become an elf! What’s your elf name? Join Believe in Books for some of the most fun you’ll have all holiday season! This season there are two elf positions you can choose from: guide

guests as they arrive at the North Pole.

Guide them up the path with the glow of your lantern and lead them inside the theater to enjoy a show. After each performance, assist in guiding guests safely down to the train. Each guide elf will stay with their assigned group of guests.

Or you may choose to become a stage elf and make Santa’s Workshop come alive. Stage elves make toys, sing songs, and dance when guests are visiting Santa’s Workshop. Stage elves will stay in Santa’s Workshop.

Another volunteer opportunity awaits with Healthy Readers, a new extension of the Books From Birth Program. Believe in Books is launching this program to show children and their families that reading is a very important part of being healthy. Being exposed to books and reading is critical for not only brain development, but social and emotional development as well.

The Healthy Readers program doubles the amount of free books each child will receive from the Books From Birth Program. Children enrolled in Books From Birth will continue to receive books in the mail, in addition to the ones picked up at each well-child visit. By age five, each child will have received 25 new books for their personal library, at no cost to the family.

The Healthy Readers program is currently offered through the pediatricians at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, NH. For information on all volunteer opportunities and programs at Believe in Books, visit www.believeinbooks.org or call 603-356-9980.

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Straight Up! Big Pines Natural Area is a hidden Lakes Region jewel Story and photo by Leigh Sharps Thanks to conservation and preservation entities (like the Squam Lakes Association and Lakes Region Conservation Trust), non-profit agencies and private citizens, thousands of acres of forestland have been saved from development or possible extinction in New Hampshire since the 1800s.

Most of these conserved areas, or portions of them, have been made available to the public for recreation purposes.

One such very special locale is the Big Pines Natural Area in Tamworth.

When the U.S. was still a colony, Eastern white pines were so valued that the best trunks were marked by the King’s ‘Arrow’ (King George I) for use by the Royal Navy as ship mastheads. Any tree over 24 inches in diameter was claimed as the King’s property. Colonists were not allowed to cut any of these down.

New Hampshire is number two, at 84.32 percent just behind Maine’s 89.46 percent, with the most wooded lands in the U.S. Much of that forestland is protected. Due to their size, Alaska and California certainly have the most protected lands and national forests. However, according to Wikipedia, New Hampshire can boast its number-four ranking of the country’s top 10 National Parks and Forests; that being the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF). In fact, there are only two National Forests in all of New England, the Green Mountain National Forest in Vt. and the WMNF in NH and into western Maine.

The WMNF consists of 800,000 acres but it wasn’t always that huge. In the late 1800s much of the state’s forestland was heavily logged and/or cleared to make pastureland. This led to erosion, razing, and purposeful fires ruining most of the northern land. The area maintained its reputation, though, as a popular tourist destination (and to this day.) In 1914 the WMNF was established with 7,000 acres purchased for just 13 dollars an

acre. It is a beautiful success story as the forests were regenerated (third generation now) and slowly it has been restored to its current breathtaking beauty.

The WMNF is crossed by the White Mountain Trail and the Kancamagus scenic drives and is part of the Appalachian Trail. Many small towns lie on its borders from the edge of Center Sandwich in the south, Warren, Wentworth, Rumney, Campton to the west, Waterville Valley mid-way, to Conway in the east and Twin Mtn. and the apex of Mt. Washington in the north.

Protected ancient forests can be found all over the states: the giant sequoia in California, the redwoods in Oregon, the cypress in Florida and the bristlecone pine also in California. A hidden piece of woodland history lies in the town of Tamworth in the Ossipee area of the Lakes Region. This is where the Big Pines Natural Area (maintained by the Tamworth Conservation Commission) part of the Hemenway State Forest is located. It is 108 protected acres of oldgrowth white pine trees. It’s unknown how some of the stands of old white pines in the Northeast escaped logging practices, but the giant trees in those areas also escaped disease, the Hurricane of 1938, invasive pests and rot.

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up to 150 feet tall with diameters up to 40 inches. The Eastern White Pines are the tallest tree species in New England. There are also hemlocks aged to 300 years growing in the stand, too. You don’t have to hike/walk very far to see these beauties.

There is a trailhead off Route 113A and marked by a large sign. There are two easy trails to take if you want, though (Betty Steele Loop Trail and the Peg King Spur Trail) that wind through the woods climbing up Great Hill (1300 elev.) to the Great Hill Fire Tower at the peak. Until there is deep snow the ‘Easy Walkers’ Nature Trail’ is friendly to kids and pets alike and folks of all ages.

The view at the top is worth the walk.

One can see the Sandwich and Ossipee Mountain Ranges, and also Whiteface, Passaconaway, Square Ledge and Chocorua peaks. However, you need only walk 50-100 feet from the road to experience the majestic and very tall pine trees. The trails are simply an added benefit to this roadside attraction.

Besides the Eastern White Pine having a very long history on their own, they have always provided habitat for wildlife as well. Bald eagles, Osprey and Great Blue Herons can nest and/ or perch in white pines near water. Further into the woods the Scarlet Tanager, Blackburnian Warbler, Northern

Goshawk and Cooper’s Hawks enjoy pines. A distinguishing feature of the white pine from other pine species is its needles. They are the only ones with five slender needles in a grouping with each needle between three to five inches long. Other species have shorter, fatter needles, thus giving the ‘whites’ a much ‘softer’ impressive look.

The town of Tamworth owns several properties that were donated to the town and the Tamworth Conservation Commission oversees these lands and maintains most trails. Other conservation organizations often interact with each other. Some include The Society for the Preservation of NH Forests, the Chocorua Lake Conservancy, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, the Green Mountain Conservation Group, The Land Trust Alliance and the Nature Conservancy. The purpose of conservation is to maintain land in a natural or as near to natural state as possible. Take Rte. 113A from Center Sandwich or off Rte. 16 in Conway.

NOTE: Pack out what you pack in.

Wear something orange during the hunting season and don’t forget to dress your dog the same way. There are trail maps in a mailbox at the Big Pines trailhead and a nature guide pointing out 12 natural sites to discover along the Easy Walkers’ Nature Trail.

The Hemenway State Forest (of which Big Pines is a part) is 2,106 acres where one can find Duck Pond, glacial foothills, Great Hill with the tower and the Swift River.

Other protected tree stands in NH include the red spruce in the Nancy Pond Natural Area, hemlock in the Chesterfield Gorge and the Pisgah State Park, pitch pine-scrub oak in the Ossipee Pine Barrens and there are six sites around the state of the black gum tree (some 500 years or older with the oldest being 679 years in Rockingham County).

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Serving the Community at the Freedom Village Store

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper It’s all about community at the Freedom Village Store. You can see it when you step into the shop where a friendly volunteer will always greet you and the old country store interior seems to wrap you in its welcoming arms.

The words “welcoming” and “community” might seem to be a bit lost in the present pandemic world, but the board of directors, the volunteers and Freedom Village Store Management Consultant Miranda Sandahl, won’t let that happen to the customers they serve.

The building, located at 11 Elm Street in Freedom, would be difficult to miss.

The lovely and eye-catching store has a long history; built in 1860, it is on the NH State Register of Historic Places. “It is the last remaining 2nd Empire building with a Mansard Roof in the town of Freedom,” says Miranda.

Having been many things over the years, including a general store, a gas station, and a garden center, among other businesses, the building is a staple of the town. Some years ago, resident Jennifer Molin realized the building needed to be saved and she figured out, with the help of other locals, how to do so.

According to www.freedomvillagestore.org, “The reopening of the Freedom Village Store (FVS) on August 1, 2009 was the result of the efforts of a group of Freedom citizens who felt that our village and its residents would benefit from having a central location where exchange of ideas, camaraderie and social exchange could take place.

With a long history as a country store dating back to the 1860s, the present location on Elm Street was an ideal setting. The building’s owners, as part of the initial planning group, were very supportive of the idea and eager to see their store space occupied.”

The store, which is a 501C4 business, immediately became a place for community members to socialize over a cup of coffee while enjoying a pastry.

Like all such endeavors, some things in the shop stayed the same, while others changed over time, as the board of directors and Miranda learned what the public wanted.

Certainly the community aspect has remained a constant and the store is the place where you might find locals discussing the weather or town happenings, or see a vacationer browsing the store, delighted to find all kinds of gift items.

All this is not to say things have been the same since the pandemic began.

Like most businesses, the Freedom Vil-

Baskets make great gifts. lage Store has adjusted to the changing times. Miranda did not want to lose sight of the goal to serve the community. With a number of elderly (and other) customers, Miranda knew many people were staying in as advised, to stay safe during the pandemic. Getting groceries would be problematic to people, so why not offer delivery services in the community?

If that seems like a simple idea, in reality it is very work intensive and requires a mammoth amount of planning and coordination. Thankfully, Miranda’s past background working for a large heating oil company in Maine, where she coordinated deliveries of heating oil for a huge client list, was incredibly helpful. At the Freedom Village Store, the new program, called “Store to Door Delivery”, offers a wide variety of groceries and other items to the area. Customers go to the store’s website and place an order from a very extensive list of items, many locally grown or made. Not only are customers given the opportunity to shop from home, but they are getting the healthiest locally sourced food items delivered right to their door.

The effort is a big one and Miranda relies on a group of volunteers to help and says she certainly could not do it without them. The Store to Door program offers chicken, pork, beef, and bacon from small local farms. The milk reminds one of the olden days of glass bottled milk delivered to your door.

Dairy products come from Sherman Farms in North Conway and, along

with the meats, are derived from pasture raised, hormone-free animals.

Baked goods, including pies, pastries, and breads are on the list as well, along with ice cream and an array of other locally-made items.

The list of customers ordering online and using the Store to Door delivery service has grown and now about 150 customers are served, many on a weekly or twice a week basis. (Deliveries are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) Miranda goes to some of the farms and makers to get products and others deliver their goods to the store. Orders are filled and boxed at the store and driven to customers on the to-go list.

Customers can get, for example, hamburg, ground pork, sausage, ham, bacon and whole roaster chickens.

There are fresh greens, pastries, milk, cheese, maple syrup, locally roasted coffees, ice cream and even fresh pizza dough and granola!

When asked about her history with the store, Miranda says she was a volunteer the first year the store was open; today, her job encompasses just about everything and anything necessary to keep the store the local treasure it is.

Although many are served by the Store to Door delivery service, the Freedom Village Store is open for walkin customers as well. All NH COVID rules are in order and followed, to keep everyone safe.

In the shop, there are so many great items that visitors find they have spent an hour or more browsing and picking out wonderful items. “We have at least

100 artisans who sell their products with us, and we find them by attending juried fairs in NH and Maine,” Miranda explains. The list of handmade items in the store is long and shoppers can find things in a price range from $3 to around $70. Among many items are handmade jewelry, candles, handcrafted soaps, handwoven scarves and jams, jellies and maple syrup, as well as pottery.

For the holiday shopping season, Miranda says a few of her personal handmade favorites are beautiful granite cutting boards, soap dishes and Lazy Susans, along with new drink mixes and fancy cocktail rim sugars, woven baskets in all sizes and handmade purses.

The store is taking part in the popular Freedom Rings in the Holidays event on November 20 and 21. Shops in the area will also participate and it is a magical event in Freedom. “We will be open with a guest artisan in the store; open hours will be 10 am to 5 pm, and we will re-open in the evening,” says Miranda.

After shopping, you can grab a pastry and coffee, or indulge in a container of Bobby Sue’s delicious homemade ice cream to take home from the cooler.

When the store was originally opened, there was a consignment area with gently used goods; that was phased out, but there is a section of used books chosen by a Freedom Village Store volunteer. The books range from local history to art and travel and are quite popular with shoppers.

With a continued goal of serving the community, the store has begun to be a place for locals to get flu shots and attend blood pressure clinics. “We are always looking for ways to help the community, and with that in mind, we hope to eventually buy the building,” says Miranda.

A big goal the board is working towards is gaining a 501C3 status, which would open up more opportunities.

With the Store to Door delivery service, which customers have told Miranda has literally kept them safe during the pandemic, and a shop filled with fine handmade items, as well as a focus of providing services for the area, it is indeed all about community at the Freedom Village Store.

Hours of operation at the Freedom Village Store are Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, and Tuesdays by chance. For information call 603-5393077 or visit www.freedomvillagestore.org.

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New Hampshire’s Ski Area COVID Guidance The Reopening Guidance for NH Ski Areas was recently released by the Office of Governor Sununu, and ski areas around the state are looking forward to continuing to develop operating plans for this year around the guidance provided.

“The draft guidance that we submitted and presented to the Governor’s Reopening Task Force was put together with input and consensus across our ski area members. It’s been a real team effort and I’m very proud of the work that our re-opening committee and ski area members have been able to accomplish together,” said Jessyca Keeler, President of Ski New Hampshire. “The approved guidance takes the health and safety of our guests and staff seriously, and with additional input from the Department of Public Health, we’re confident that we have a guidance document that will lead us through this very different upcoming ski season.”

The COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for NH Ski Areas will be implemented statewide and includes guidance for staff and guests alike to wear face coverings inside buildings (except when eating or drinking); in lift lines and mazes as well as when loading, riding, and unloading from lifts; and in other places where six feet of physical distancing cannot be achieved.

Resorts will implement enhanced cleaning regimens, implement employee protocols (many of which have been in place since summer operations began), chairlift rides will only group families and those who have traveled together, ski areas will shift to more online ticket sales to avoid lines and in-person transactions at ticket windows, and there will be physical distancing requirements and capacity controls within lodges and other indoor facilities. These adaptations and others will be common across the state’s ski areas and will provide a baseline of

what guests should expect at any given area.

In addition to topics in the guidance that address ski-area specific operations such as chairlifts and lodges, other existing guidance is referenced that will be followed, including the NH Universal Guidance and guidance for the Food Service Industry, Child Care, Retail Stores, Amateur & Youth Sports, NH Performing Arts Venues, and various CDC guidance.

“These guidelines will help our guests to have the confidence to get out to ski and ride. Now’s the time to get pumped for the ski season—the rest is up to Mother Nature,” said Tom Day, Gunstock Mountain Resort president and general manager.

Resorts will be responsible for implementing operating plans designed to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19. Guests will be responsible for following these procedures prior to and when they arrive at the ski area. Skier services will vary by resort as each area will decide which parts of its operation will be available to its guests. Guests should check each ski area’s website for the status of offerings and policies before arriving.

“We’re all looking forward to this ski season. It’s almost as if we have some unfinished business after having our season come to an abrupt end in midMarch,” said Keeler. “That said, the key to opening and staying open this year will be for ski areas to do their part, and guests to do theirs. It’s up to all of us to observe and respect the new protocols being put in place that are designed to keep staff and guests safe and healthy.”

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“The online safety courses provide a convenient opportunity for students to obtain their NH Rider Certificate, at their own pace, while learning key safety information important for riding both OHRVs and snowmobiles,” said Captain Michael Eastman, OHRV/ Snowmobile Education and Law Enforcement Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “The entire course can be taken on a smartphone, tablet, or computer and offers a fun approach to learning by using live-action video and interactive learning modules.”

To operate a snowmobile or OHRV in New Hampshire unaccompanied, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid motor vehicle driver’s license or have successfully completed an approved OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education class. With recent changes to the state laws, all online classes will be a combination of practical OHRV and snowmobile safety and the rules that apply to all trail riders. Addi-

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Many of the trained volunteer instructors who would traditionally facilitate in-person classes are affiliated with one of the more than 100 snowmobile and 26 OHRV clubs in New Hampshire. “Joining a club is a great way to learn about safe riding, help support local landowners, and maintain trails for your own and others’ enjoyment,” Eastman said.

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A Creative Thanksgiving Dinner

By Chef Kelly Ross I love Thanksgiving and all the great memories it brings of the many years when family members would visit my Gram’s house for one to two days. We would eat and laugh to our heart’s content and have a blast. My Gram was the best cook I ever knew – her homemade rolls were outstanding, as well as anything she cooked.

These days, many people opt to do alternatives to the traditional turkey dinner, and I am one of them. Quite often, I cook an Italian meal and make a few different kinds of lasagna, which is always a big hit. Seafood is a winner as well with much of my friends and family. Then of course, you can’t lose cooking a prime rib for Thanksgiving, as long as you have other plans for your Christmas dinner. My point is that just because it seems like everyone and their brother is cooking a bird on the big day doesn’t mean you have to. It should be a meal you and your family and friends are going to enjoy.

Today, I am offering an upscale Thanksgiving dinner with a few courses since it truly is a special day. (If I was casually entertaining a bunch of friends and family, I would stick to my lasagna buffet or go with all appetizers.) The upscale meal is more for a small to medium family. One thing to keep in mind is if you are cooking an untraditional Thanksgiving dinner, you can still cook a turkey at some point as

family members generally love making sandwiches for a few days.

Thanksgiving, regardless of what you eat, is about family and some traditions, so much of what I am going to share I learned from family and not in my professional cooking career. This is an outstanding oyster stew, and I will always thank my Uncle John for the recipe. This stew is exquisite, delicious and incredibly simple all at the same time and you should have no problem feeding a half dozen guests. I prefer this in bowls as opposed to cups. This will “wow” your crowd for sure.

Oyster Stew

1 pint of shucked oysters 4 tbsp butter 2 medium shallots, minced 2 small garlic cloves, minced Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp clam base, if available 3-4 drops Tabasco sauce Oyster crackers Extra butter optional It is usually easy to find shucked oysters in your local supermarket around the holiday season – it is mandatory to buy them in their own juice. You can

occasionally find them canned, but go to the seafood department and check to see if they fresh oysters. Once you get them home, drain the oysters through a mesh strainer to extract any sand and pieces of shell that may be in there.

Refrigerate the oysters and juice separately. In a 4-quart sauce pan, melt the butter over a medium heat, pop in the shallots and sauté until they are softened and clear. Blend in the garlic, a few pinches of salt and pepper and cook for 30-45 seconds. Add the clam base if you have it and stir until it is well blended with everything else. Sometimes you can find clam base near the beef and chicken base sections, sometimes in the seafood section. Stir in the milk, cream, and oyster juice with the few drops of Tabasco. Bring them to a simmer until you get a soft bubble, cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring, making sure it does not bubble over. Keep at a simmer. Turn the heat down so the bubbles are much slower, blend in the oysters and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the edges of the oysters start to curl. It’s important to keep the oysters tender and not overcooked.

At this point, ladle the stew into bowls, trying to divide the oysters evenly between the bowls.

Dropping extra slivers of butter into each bowl is a good option and every-

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Page 14 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | November 2020 • Thanksgiving Continued from page 13 one can swirl their bowls with a spoon to help the butter melt. Bust out the oyster crackers and have at it.

Let’s talk about the main course and a couple of great side dishes to go along with it. Since Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t generally offer any seafood, I decided this one is going have a good dose of it. This is a classic recipe that can be tweaked to your liking, depending on what seafood you prefer.

Personally, I’m all about the shellfish, where some may prefer to have fish in it as well. This recipe has 3 pounds of shellfish, but if you want to substitute some fish, such as salmon or swordfish which would be my suggestions, you ideally want to remain in the 3-pound category and replace what you think is best. I do use lobster meat in this so I cook a few lobsters, cool, and then shell them and gain as much meat as possible, including going into the legs with a lobster poker if you have the patience. This will easily feed 6 and as many as 8 depending on appetites.

Seafood Au Gratin 1 large sweet onion, medium diced 1 red bell pepper, medium diced 1 cup butter, separated 1 cup flour, separated 1 lb crabmeat of your choice 4 cups water 1 lb raw peeled/deveined shrimp, 20/24 in size, tail removed ½ - ¾ lbs medium sized scallops, muscles removed 3-4 lobsters, cooked and shelled 3 cups milk 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 dashes Tabasco sauce ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup Italian Panko bread crumbs In a heavy skillet, sauté the onion and pepper in ½ cup of the butter over a medium heat. Cook until they are tender, then mix in ½ cup of the flour and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and gently fold in the crabmeat so it is well combined.

Set aside. Put the water in a sauce pot and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and scallops for 45-60 seconds, lightly stirring. All you are looking to do is to give the seafood a slight par cook. Do not overcook. Drain the shellfish, saving 1 cup of the liquid. Set the seafood aside. You could even pop them in the refrigerator to keep them from cooking further. As for the cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch pieces or so, as in splitting the tail in half lengthwise and then 2-4 cuts across, depending on the size of the tails. For the claws, I generally cut them in half, splitting lengthwise between the two claws and maybe once across, again depending on their size. In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining ½ cup butter over a low heat. Stir in the remaining flour,

stirring for about a minute or so until the roux is well blended and starting to brown. Gradually add the milk and the 1 cup of reserved liquid, stirring the whole time and also raising the heat to medium. Within a few minutes or a little more, the sauce should start to thicken nicely and bubble. Start adding the cheese, again mixing well, and also pop in the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and the Tabasco.

Once well blended, turn off and add the shrimp, scallops and lobster meat and again fold in gently. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease/spray a 9- x 13-inch glass baking dish. Press the crabmeat mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spoon/pour the seafood and sauce over the crabmeat crust. Combine the Parmesan and Panko crumbs and sprinkle over the top of the seafood mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until bubbling and well browned. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve.

As for the two side dishes, these are both outstanding and can easily be timed in such a way so that they all come out of the oven at the same time as the Seafood Au Gratin. The potato is a take off on a classic recipe, and the veggie is a New Orleans staple. These will round off what will be a great

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Put all the scooped potato in a standing mixer with all the other ingredients except the bleu cheese and mix well.

Spoon the mixture back into the skins.

Equally divide the bleu cheese among the 6 spuds, lightly pressing the cheese into the potato mixture and pop the tops back on if you care to and cook for another 15 minutes or so. If bleu cheese isn’t your thing, use shredded sharp cheddar but throw it in the mixer with the rest of the ingredients. Both styles are delicious as well as a beautiful addition to any great looking plate of food.

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November 2020 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | Page 15 • Thanksgiving Continued from page 14 6 cups frozen corn 3 eggs 1 ½ cups milk 1 ½ tbsp sugar 2-3 tsp Tabasco sauce ¾ tsp dried thyme 1/3 tsp kosher salt 1/3 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 ¾ - 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed 7-8 scallions, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the butter over a medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until tender. Add the corn and heat throughout, stirring often. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and remaining ingredients except for the crackers and scallions. Fold in the crackers and scallions and combine well. Grease a 3-4 quart glass baking dish ideally, and pour the mixture into it. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or so or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. This a very unique side dish from the epicenter of my favorite food city anywhere.

This will round off a great holiday dinner.

Although not a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, the following recipe is certainly closely related to a couple of classics to qualify as far as I am concerned, not to mention nothing about this meal has been traditional thus far!

Regardless, you will love this dessert that doesn’t require an oven but has the combo of some outstanding flavors.

Caramel Apple Pudding Lush 2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies, about 40 cookies 1/3 cup melted butter 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 ¼ cups milk 8 oz container of whipped topping, thawed 2 boxes instant butterscotch pudding (3.4 oz each) ¾ cup caramel topping

1 large red delicious apple, chopped 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped ½ cup peanut M&M’s, chopped Using a food processor, crush the cookies and butter together. Grease a 13- x 9-inch glass baking pan and press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the dish to form a crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar and ¼ cup milk until smooth. Fold 1 cup of whipped topping into the mixture and spread over the crust. Using the mixer again, mix the remaining milk with the pudding mixes for 2 minutes, scrape the sides and mix for another 30-45 seconds until it is softly set. Stir in half of the caramel topping sauce. Spoon over the cream cheese layer, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until all the filling has set. (Overnight is the way I go.).

Again using the food processor, bust up the peanut M&M’s roughly. Don’t turn them to dust. Once ready to serve, pull from the fridge and top it evenly with the diced apples, drizzle with the remaining caramel sauce and then top with the M&M’s. This is a great lush. If there are any leftovers, gently press the apples into the pudding so they do not brown, and wrap with plastic film and gently push flat on top to keep air out.

The chances are good you won’t have any leftovers though.

I hope this works well for you. If you love a traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, please use these recipes for a special meal at another time during the holidays. Your family and friends will love this meal, and these recipes aren’t all that difficult or time consuming to prepare. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and I’ll see you all next time to share some great side dishes for Christmas dinner.

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