Give your taste buds a treat and stop by the award winning Black Forest Café & Bakery located in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Owners, Bruce and Martha Walters adopted a unique philosophy... All foods are hand made from scratch on the premises every day using fresh, local, natural ingredients! 
I spoke with co-owner, Martha Walters who told me that the Black Forest Café and Bakery first opened on November 25, 1988 at Salzberg Square where they remained for 10 years. As their popularity grew, they found they needed more space and moved to the current location just off of Highway 101, where they expanded their operation to include a function room and take-out.
At the Black Forest Café & Bakery, you will experience creative dishes and mouth-watering desserts that you won't find anywhere else! As Martha Walters explained to me, this is the result of the implementation of old-world techniques... and "nothing is mass produced."
With each season, head chef Bruce Walthers along with his staff create new and delicious recipes that will amaze you and delight your taste buds... Martha emphasized that the Black Forest uses local ingredients whenever possible. She said Bruce was the inspiration for the delicious pastries.
Bruce trained at the finest culinary schools in the world - including Le Cordon Bleu in London and Ecole de Cuisine, La Varenne in Paris.
Every year since 2002 the Black Forest has won the Best Cookie award from NH Magazine as well as a recent cheesecake award and "Best Dessert Cafe" of 2007. 
I love the food at the Black Forest Café & Bakery. Everything I have tried has been excellent!
The Sunday brunch is my favorite.., I can smell the homemade rolls and fresh breakfast dishes!
When on the go, I often stop in the adjoining "market" to get lunch to take out. The cases are filled with unique wraps, salads, soups, entrees, quiche, and other seasonal creations.
Of course, you can't leave without dessert. Try one of the award wining chocolate chip cookies ... or the seasonal fruit tart or slice of summer berry pie.
Hope to see you there!
212 Route 101
Amherst, NH 03031
Ph. (603) 672-0500
*some photos and text used with permission of Martha Walters
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Welcome to Hollis New Hampshire
Hollis, New Hampshire is a beautiful small, country town accented by rolling hills and small farms. While Hollis has experienced growth over the past decade, it still remains an agricultural producing area attracting people from miles away to sample fresh produce.
Hollis was part of the 1673 land grant call the Dunstable Grant. When it was later divided, then governor Benning Wentworth, named the western part "Holles" after his ancestor, John Holles, Earl of Clare. It was charted in 1746 and it became known as "Hollis," named after Thomas Hollis, a supporter of Harvard College
The town border was established in 1786 when part of Nashua was given to Hollis and part of Hollis was given to Brookline.
As of the 2006 census, the population was estimated at 7,748 people.
You can enjoy a myriad of town traditions and festivals characteristic of small New England towns throughout the year. Summer festivals such as the June strawberry festival are a common in Hollis. A fireworks festival is held at Nichols Field for the July 4th celebration. You can enjoy the apple festival in the fall!
One of my favorite events is the annual Old Homes Days held in September. There are booths and pavilions including old-fashioned games, animal demonstrations and music. You will enjoy the pet parade where pets come in costume.
The center of Hollis is a designated Historical District. You can see many historic homes and buildings.
I love the Beaver Brook Association conservation area which has over twenty-five miles of hiking and horseback riding trails. Beaver Brook offers educational programs for children and adults on topics such as wildlife and land conservation. 
It is easy to eat local fruits and vegetables in Hollis. Two of the farms I often visit are the Lull Farm and the Brookdale Farm. There are also several times of the year that you can pick your own fruits. Halloween is an fun time of year and kids love to hunt for the perfect pumpkin.
In the summer one can swim, fish, boat and picnic at the beautiful, Silver Lake State Park. Silver Lake Park is a hidden gem... you don't want to miss it.
Hollis has its own preschool and kindergarten, as well providing for grades one through six in the Hollis Primary School and the Hollis Upper Elementary School.
Students in the 7th and 8th grades attend the Hollis/Brookline Middle School. Hollis and Brookline students in the 9th through 12th grade attend the award winning Hollis/Brookline High School.
Real estate in Hollis is beautiful. There is a mix of farms, antique homes, rolling estates, horse property, residential homes and land. 
If you would like more information about Hollis or the surrounding towns, please give me a call or email me. It would be my pleasure to show you around this lovely City.
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(c) 2008 all rights reserved. JOAN WHITEBOOK, Realtor ® -specializing in buyer representation and relocation. To find out more about real estate in NH, contact Joan. [Licensed in NH, Buyer's Option Realty Services, Janet White/Owner/Broker.] Opinions expressed in the comments are solely those of the person/entity commenting and may not express the opinions of the author.
The Rotary Club of Nashua is hosting the 6th Annual Rock 'N Ribfest and the New Hampshire State Barbecue Championships from June 20nd - June 22nd.
25,000 people attended last year and you won't want to miss this great family event!
The Ribfest takes place at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire.\
Sunday June 22nd is military appreciation day.with free admission for active military personnel and active reserve personnel with a military ID and up to four family members. The Military Appreciation Day is co-sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and Nashua Rotary West
The Rock ‘N Ribfest is also the official site for the NH State Barbecue Championship.
Expert BBQ judges will sample food from over 30 of the best grillers and will name the NH State Barbecue Champion, who will go on to qualify for National Barbecue Championship in the fall.
I first became aware of the Kansas City Barbeque Society championship through my brother and sister-in-law who travel all over the U.S. and find the perfect "Ribber." You can see a list of the 2008 Ribbers here.
There is great entertainment for both Adults and Children
FRIDAY - JUNE 20th
Teen Band Competition 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
One Fine Mess - Rock 'n' Roll 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SATURDAY - JUNE 21st
Project Mess - Rock 'n' Roll 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Risen - Rock 'n' Roll 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Brickyard Blues - Blues/Rock 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
James Montgomery Band - Blues 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SUNDAY - JUNE 22nd
Mama Kicks - Rock 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CHILDREN'S MUSIC/PERFORMANCES This year we will have a separate children's stage featuring a number of performers. See schedule of children's performances here.
Children's amusements: Inflatable Moonwalk Trackless Train 2 Inflatable Mini Fun Slides Inflatable Balloon Typhoon 18 ft. Inflatable Slide 22 ft. Inflatable Slide Inflatable Obstacle Course Inflatable Bungee Run 2 24 ft. Rock Climbing Walls 2 Face Painters/Tattoos Inflatable Speed Pitch 13x13 Inflatable Bounce House 2 10x10 Kiddie Ball Pits Inflatable Basketball Toss 30 ft. & 40 ft. Inflatable Obstacle Courses 10:00 all day, or 50 cents per ticket [Friday - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Saturday - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.]
Also:
* Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides 5:30 - 7:30 PM $10.00 per ride 
* Aerial Acrobatic Performances - Rob Holland will perform his exciting air stunts.performances will be Saturday, 6:45 -7:05 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30 - 1:50 p.m
* Pictures with the Clydesdales - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
* Ribfest Raffle (Red Sox Tickets)
* Strolling artists and performers will offer magic tricks, balloon artists, clowns, stilt walkers and more.
SEE YOU AT THE RIBFEST
June 20th 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
June 21st 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
June 22nd 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission is $5.00. Children eight and under are free. Proceeds will benefit many local, non-profit organizations through Rotary Nashua West’s annual giving program. Tickets are available at the gift shop at Anheuser-Busch or on-line at www.rotaryribfest.org. See entire list of sponsors here.
Last year's winner was Troy Hamele f rom Amherst, New Hampshire. He will be at the Ribfest with his portable smoker and award winning ribs. Maybe he will share a few of his winning secrets if you stop by and say hello.
NEW HAMPSHIRE GREEN GET-A-WAYS
(c) 2008 all rights reserved JOAN WHITEBOOK is a Realtor ® who specializes in the representation of buyers only throughout most of Southern New Hampshire. She is tech-savvy, experienced and has superior negotiation skills. If you would like to find out more about the benefits of working with a Realtor® who specializes in buyer representation, email Joan at nhbuyerrep@gmail.com or call 800 269-6445 X2 and ask for Joan. [Licensed in New Hampshire, Buyer's Option Realty Services, Janet White/Owner/Broker.]
The City of Nashua, New Hampshire has started accepting applications to inspect older buildings for lead paint. The grant will also provide for education and abatement for those who meet the guidelines.
Last fall the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded nearly $143 million dollars in grants to many states and local communities, health organizations and scientific research institutions to protect children and their families from the hazards of lead.
Nashua received one of the largest grants in New England ($ 3 Million) and the only city to receive a grant in New Hampshire.
The lead base paint grant is renewable if the City of Nashua can prove that it is meeting certain thresholds. The city is trying to reach 150 units to be treated over the 3 year life of the grant.
The grant is geared to assist moderate and lower income homeowners and tenants who live in older buildings (generally those built prior to 1979). There are income guidelines that apply and they generally follow the section 8 housing guidelines. Income levels are capped at $47,700 for two people (e.g. single parent and child) and $59,600 for a family of four. The actual removal of lead paint is scheduled to take place early in 2009.
To apply, call Sandra Hurd in the Nashua Urban Programs Department 603-589-3089.
Lead is a known toxin that can impair a child's development and can cause irreversible brain damage in children, impair mental functioning and have other adverse heath effects. It also can be harmful to older adults and those with an impaired immune system.
You can read more about lead base paint in this EPA Booklet.
See if your state or city has received a grant by checking out the HUD Website.
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(c) 2008 all rights reserved
JOAN WHITEBOOK is a Realtor ® who specializes in the representation of buyers only throughout most of Southern New Hampshire. She is tech-savvy, experienced and has superior negotiation skills. If you would like to find out more about the benefits of working with a Realtor® who specializes in buyer representation, email Joan at nhbuyerrep@gmail.com or call 800 269-6445 X2 and ask for Joan. [Licensed in New Hampshire, Buyer's Option Realty Services, Janet White/Owner/Broker.]
Don't get snowed by all of the political rhetoric. The Iowa Caucus is just hours away and the New Hampshire first in the nation primary takes place on January 8th.
In the past few days, not only has New Hampshire had record breaking accumulations of snow for December, but the New Year's day storm brought an avalanche of political advertisements, brochures, door knockers, phone calls and emails.
I was beginning to wonder how to sort the Fact from the Fiction. I came across a couple of web sites I found both informative and entertaining. They certainly helped me discern who was giving the voters a snow job and who was telling the truth!
One site is called FactCheck.org. This is a non partisan site which is operated by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. To the best of my knowledge, they do not take contributions from those who would exert undue influence such as labor unions, lobbying organizations, political parties etc. You can find a lot of great information on this site.
The other site I found is called PolitiFact. PolitifactTM has a wealth of information along with the Truth-o-meter TM which gives you an indication of the truthfulness of a given statement or purported "fact". This site is a joint project of the St. Petersburg Times of Florida and Congressional Quality.
One of the most important freedoms we have in this Country is the Freedom to Vote. Hopefully, these sites will help you to get the facts you need to make an informed voting decision and cut through all the snow!
Know how each candidate stands on the issues from the budget, climate change, immigration, foreign policy, trade to taxes!
An informed electorate is cornerstone of our great democracy! Become informed and and be sure to vote.
(c) 2007 Joan Whitebook - all rights reserved.
(Truth-o-meter TM and PolitifactTM are registered Trademarks - see PolitiFact)
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Real Estate Agents are NOT created Equal
Hire a Buyer's Agent to Work for YOU!
I am a Buyer's Agent experienced in representing Buyers ONLY throughout most of Southern New Hampshire. I act as a consultant to the Buyer and look out for the Buyer's best interests. Whether you are a first time Buyer, a repeat Buyer or a Buyer who is relocating, you will benefit from using an exclusive buyer's agent.
Buyer's Option Realty Services does not represent Sellers, therefore Buyers can avoid THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST inherent when a firm or agent represents both buyers and seller in the same transaction.
Please email me at nhbuyerrep@gmail.com and I will explain how working with an exclusive buyer's agent will protect YOUR interests and put you ahead of the competition.
I hold several real estate certifications - ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) CEBA (Certified Exclusive Buyer Agent), e-Pro (internet savvy Realtor) and C-CREC (Consumer oriented real estate agent). I also have have expertise in advanced negotiation and mediation. Before becoming a specialist in representing buyers, I practiced real estate law in California. (although I don't practice law in NH). When moving to NH 11 years ago, I wanted to represent Buyers without the conflicts of interest inherent in representing both buyers and sellers in the same transaction.
From 2004-2008 I served as a director with the Greater Manchester Nashua Board of Realtors; I serve on the Professional Standards Committee, served as sub-chair of GMNBR legal committee 2007-2008 and am a past director of the NH Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. I am an educator and often participate in seminars to educate consumers about the home buying process.
Hire a buyer agent who specializes in the representation of Buyers Only. Having a buyer's agent on your side will give you a competitive edge.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO SEARCH FOR A HOME , HIRE A BUYER'S AGENT TO WORK IN YOUR BEST INTERESTS. IF YOU DON'T, THE AGENT YOU FIRST CONTACT (E.G., AN OPEN HOUSE OR CALLING A REAL ESTATE AGENT DIRECTLY) MAY CLAIM THAT THE AGENT HAS PROCURED YOU AS THE BUYER AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WORK WITH THE BUYER AGENT OF YOUR CHOICE.
Buyer agents have access to the entire Multiple Listing Service. Buyer agents can also represent you in the purcahse of for sale by owner homes. Buyers can save time and minimize risk because excusive buyer agents do NOT represent both buyers and sellers in the same transaction. Buyer agents help you assemble a team of UNBIASED experts to provide the Buyer with the information needed to make an informed decision.
Areas covered: So. NH including: Amherst, Auburn, Bedford, Brookline, Chester, Danville, Derry, Goffstown, Hampstead,Hollis, Hooksett, Hudson, Jaffrey, Londonderry, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Peterborough, Pelham, Raymond, Salem, Weare, Windham - [Note: areas are subject to change from time to time.]
Buyer's Option Realty Services, Janet White owner/broker - Licensed in NH
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