Women’s Golf Tour Comes to Concord

by Rebecca Lavoie
Photographs by Kevin Flynn
Each summer, greatness arrives at Beaver Meadow Golf Course, and for fans of the sport, it comes with the chance to see golf at a world-class level, as close up as it gets. The USI Championship, which benefits the Havenwood Heritage Heights Trust Fund, is the 12th of 17 Tournaments [...]

Community Service With A Smile

Giving makes Stephen Singer — and others — very happy
by Mike Morin
“I’ll bid $3,450,” said Grace, her voice collapsing into hyperventilation. “$3,550,” came the immediate reply from Dan. Seconds later, the duel was over. Dan became the proud owner of a one-of-a-kind “Hotel California” acoustic guitar signed by all five members [...]

College Savings

Saving for College

Know your options

by Amy Kanyuk, McDonald and Kanyuk, LLC, Concord
By 2020, the cost of a degree from a four-year private college is expected to exceed $230,000, and a public school degree will set you back about half that amount. To deal with these heart-stopping numbers, you need to develop workable a plan for [...]

Sweet Spring

More Recipes from Matthew Mead
White Chocolate Orange Dreamsicle
Makes 3 servings
Ingredients:

2 cups white hot chocolate
1 cup crushed ice
½ cup orange liqueur
1 cup vanilla ice cream

Directions:
Puree all in a blender until smooth. Garnish with orange slices. Fills three martini glasses.
White Chocolate and Pistachio Crostini
Makes 24
Ingredients:

24 slices French baguette, cut ¼-inch thick
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 Tbsp sugar
White chocolate [...]

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing start to a spring feast

By Susan Nye
Serves 8

1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
16 radishes, chopped
24 grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
6–12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
Kosher salt and [...]

Set Sail for Viking House

A mix of Scandinavian tradition and fun
When Viking House opened 27 years ago in Concord, the selection was almost strictly Scandinavian. The initial offerings were limited to sweaters, dinnerware, crystal, decorative items, and food from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Since 1983, loyal customers have seen changes in the location of the shop (Viking House [...]

A Taste of France on Main Street

Madeleines offers more than its signature cookie
The aroma catches your attention when you first walk into Madeleines on Main Street. Perhaps the luscious smell is from the buttery, flaky croissants. Or maybe it’s the savory tortiere pork pies or gingerbread men during the holidays. The aroma may also be the tiny French cakes or the [...]

Planning to Paint?

Go for an eco-friendly option
Green is hot when it comes to paint—and we’re not talking about the color. Whether you’re doing a major remodel or giving your home an inexpensive facelift, you’ll find a variety of environmentally friendly paint options that are healthier for both your family and the planet.
Traditional Paint
According to the Environmental Protection [...]

Sustainable Construction

North Branch Construction of Concord was involved in implementing construction of sustainable-designed projects long before “green construction” was a common term. In 1997, North Branch completed construction of its first official “Energy Crafted Home” in Bedford, NH, which also qualified (scoring 90.4 out of 100) for the EPA Energy Star designation as well. It was [...]

Green Drinks International Comes to Concord

Eco-conscious networking
By Barbara Morris
Concord Green Drinks is one of four active gatherings taking place every month in New Hampshire. The other Green Drinks events are in Keene, Portsmouth, and the Mount Washington Valley. All are part of Green Drinks International, which was founded 20 years ago in the United Kingdom and is now in 579 [...]

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