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N I N A’ S T I P S FOR REMODELING YOUR KITCHEN

Tip 1 Maximizing your storage is essential to having a great kitchen. I have seen many kitchens that have no place to put the frying pans, no real pantry and no counter space on either side of the cook top. These are not functioning kitchens. I maintain that all cabinets less than 12 inches wide are useless.

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Tip 2 Lifestyle. The kitchen is the center of our lives. We cook, our children study, and we entertain in the kitchen. This makes the layout essential. How many times have you asked your child to “stop standing there so I can get to the fridge?”

We should be able to easily chat with guests, put chips and dip out on a buffet, and watch TV. We want guests welcome in the kitchen, but on the fringes where they add to the fun but don’t get in the way.

Tip 3 Show your personality. There are endless ways to personalize in all styles and tastes, including backsplash,

stained glass, contrasting stains or paint colors and moldings. Normally I visit a client’s home, view the colors and the styles throughout, and bring that into the kitchen. I can make your new space reflect a calm, playful, practical, elegant, or subtle style. The kitchen is where you spend your time and it should be a showcase for the rest of your home.

Tip 4 Get rid of the clutter. Most people’s countertops are just full of things. You are lucky to have 12 inches of countertop that does not have something on it. This makes it almost impossible to prepare food. In addition, when we entertain in our kitchen it makes us look messy. I will clear off your countertops - and even get rid of that ugly drying rack next to the sink. To entertain in the kitchen, it should look beautiful, clean and tidy.

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features 62 Falling for Five Redesigned Kitchens

With their designers and builders, five homeowners create an array of kitchens that cook.

By Debbie Kane

76 A Forever House on the Pond

Meet a couple who traded their large, antique home for a smaller, new one on the shores of Peterborough’s Cunningham Pond.

By Jenny Donelan | Photography by John W. Hession

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departments 30 Favorite Finds

For Kitchens and Baths

34 HOME COOKING

The Multi-Faceted Mushroom

92 INSPIRATION

By Carrie Sherman

98 MASTER OF His CRAFT A Fresh Take on Traditional Style

By Mary Ann Esposito

42 BY DESIGN

The Decorative Value of Tile

The Finishing Touch

By Andi Axman

112 At Home in New Hampshire

By Rose Z. King

50 Garden r x

A Visit to the Inspired Gardener

Ten Things Your Kitchen Could Use

By Evan Mallett Illustration by Carolyn Vibbert

By Robin Sweetser

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24 From the Editor 26 Letters From our Readers 28 On the Town

88 SPECIAL SECTION:

Weekend Getaways

1 04 Home Resources 108 Mark Your Calendar!

On the cover and page 72: Everyone in the family—including Heather, a French bulldog—feels at home in this French country-inspired kitchen, thanks to June Trisciani, of j. ellen Design in Manchester. Photography by John W. Hession Visit us online at www.nhhomeMagazine.com to read our digital edition, learn about events and use our resource guide.

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contributors

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Sharron R. McCarthy Andi Axman Art D irector John R. Goodwin Photo E ditor John W. Hession Asso c iate E ditor Kara Steere editorial Assistant Rose Z. King photo g rapher Morgan Karanasios

PR ESI DENT/PU B LISH ER

Nancy Belluscio is a photographer specializing in architectural and environmental images. Originally from the White Mountains, she and her family now live and work in the Monadnock Region. She may be reached at www.nancyonsite.com.

Jenny Donelan is an editor and writer with a wide variety of interests, and has covered areas that include computer technology, best business practices, pets, skiing and home design. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe and numerous other publications.

Mary Ann Esposito is the host of the public television series Ciao Italia, now in its twenty-seventh season, and the author of twelve cookbooks, including her most recent, Ciao Italia Family Classics. She lives in New Hampshire. Visit her website at www.ciaoitalia.com.

Debbie Kane is a writer and editor based on the New Hampshire Seacoast. She writes about home, design, food, spirits and a variety of other subjects for regional publications and clients across New England. She may be reached at www.debbiekanewriter.com.

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Morgan Karanasios is New Hampshire Home’s photographer. While she was a student in Dijon, France, she took photographs throughout Europe and continues to develop her passion for photography.

Rose Z. King is New Hampshire Home’s editorial assistant. She recently received her master’s degree in history of art from the University of Glasgow. She will pursue a PhD later this year, specializing in Venetian Renaissance art.

Evan Mallett is the chef and co-owner of Black Trumpet and adjacent retail shop Stock + Spice in Portsmouth. A four-time James Beard Award semi-finalist for Best Chef – Northeast, Mallett sits on the boards of Chefs Collaborative and Slow Food Seacoast, and is the co-founder of Heirloom Harvest Project. His first book, Black Trumpet: A Chef’s Journey through Eight New England Seasons, was released by Chelsea Green Publishing in 2016. He and his family live in southern Maine.

Carrie Sherman works as a freelance writer/editor. She also writes fiction, and her short stories have been published in the Saint Katherine Review and Yankee magazine. She lives in Kittery Point, Maine, with her husband, Terry, and their dog. She can be reached at carrie.sherman7@gmail.com.

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Joseph Valentine specializes in garden photography, and his work has been published in this country and abroad. When he’s not photographing or writing about other gardens, he’s tending his own at Juniper Hill in Francestown. Visit his website at www.josephvalentine.com.

Carolyn Vibbert is a Portsmouth illustrator whose work also appears on packaging for food and wine brands such as Barbara’s, Stone Cellars and Williams Sonoma.

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from the editor

One Room, Many Uses

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f there ever were a competition for which single room of the house is home to the most activities, kitchens would win by a long shot—especially the ones featured in this issue (page 62). These kitchens aren’t just places to prepare food. They’re where families

gather to share meals and conversation, linger with morning coffee, visit with friends over tea, relax while drinking in the view, unwind with a glass of wine, dream up new recipes, plan parties, party, and just hang out. (I even like to write in my kitchen, when I need a change of scenery from my office at home.) Kitchens are the hearts of our homes, the comforting place we go to feed our bodies and nourish our souls.

Good kitchen design makes all the difference. In one kitchen (page 64), flow through and access from other rooms were the challenges that lead these Hanover homeowners to Smith & Vansant Architects in Norwich, Vermont. “The kitchen was the heart of the problem,” architect Pi Smith says. The result is an elegant, beautiful and functional renovation.

June Trisciani, of j. ellen Design in Manchester, created a family-friendly, French country-inspired kitchen for her clients in Bedford (cover and page 72) that flows eas-

Good kitchen

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ily into the main living spaces of the home. Linda Cloutier, of Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland, did the same for her clients (page 70), who wanted space to entertain and ample space for storage. Their bonus is being able to see the family’s vegetable garden from the kitchen window, as well as birds and other wildlife.

The view of the Ossipee Mountains is spectacular from a Moultonborough kitchen designed by Sue Booth, of Vintage Kitchens in Concord (page 68). But the pièce de résistance of this kitchen is the wood-fired pizza oven. These clients “are very social, and like to cook and entertain,” Booth says.

A spectacular view of Lake Winnipesaukee is just one of the many treats from the kitchen designed by homeowner and interior designer Margery Thomas Mueller and Phillip Hunter, of Fred E. Varney Company, Inc. in Wolfeboro (page 66). Mueller, a wonderful cook who loves to entertain, had very specific ideas about how she wanted the new kitchen to function—and look.

A beautiful kitchen with views of the nearby pond is an integral part of the forever home designed by Jay Purcell, of JL Purcell Architects AIA in Peterborough (page 76).

His clients wanted a smaller and more practical home, and paid careful attention to details.

Thanks to an elevator to the upstairs master suite, this home is more cost-effective than a bigger, one-floor home would have been.

If you’re thinking about sprucing up your kitchen, see page 42 for a primer on tile, which has been used for thousands of years to embellish living spaces. There are so many options for materials (marble, glass, ceramic, metal) in so many colors and styles that tiles have an enormous potential to lend a unique, finishing touch to your kitchen. Get creative and have fun!

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The pool house at this home on Straw’s Point won an honorable mention for Excellence in Specialty Room Design at the 2017 New Hampshire Home Design Awards.

Oceanfront living

—Paula Daher of Daher Interior Design in Boston

Sustainable studios for artists

Wow, what a wonderful piece in the July/ August 2017 issue [Energy Efficiency for an Artists’ Colony]. Great subject, great writing and great photos! Thanks so much for the coverage.

—Jonathan Gourlay, communications manager of The MacDowell Colony in Peterborough

The kitchen is all about ease in this Lake Sunapee home designed by Jeremy Bonin, of Bonin Architects and Associates, LLC in New London, and Mary Ann Coffey, of Mary Ann Coffey Interiors, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island.

A welcoming home on Lake Sunapee

Thank you for featuring our firm, Bonin Architects and Associates LLC, in Settling in to Lakeside Living [July/August 2017]. It is always a pleasure working with a talented group of people, all of whom are an integral part of the design and construction process. Our clients David and Lisa Andrews were a joy to work with, encouraging us to present creative ideas for their home and allowing us to incorporate a unique bit of Lake Sunapee history in the design. We were privileged to design the home and landscape, and want to thank the engineers, builder, sub-contractors, interior designer, landscape contractor and our design team for crafting a home for this family to treasure for generations.

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—Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects and Associates, LLC in Meredith and New London

Interdisciplinary artist Pat Badani from Illinois used the renovated Eastman Studio at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough.

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I noticed one of our lights in the Settling in to Lakeside Living [July/August 2017] feature. After visiting architect Jeremy Bonin’s website, I saw that he uses a lot of Hubbardton Forge lighting fixtures in his projects. So I’ll be reaching out to him for a possible designer spotlight on our website and will mention I saw him in New Hampshire Home!

—Sean Ruck , marketing communications manager of Hubbardton Forge in Castleton, Vermont

Editor’s note: We regret the incorrect listing of Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. in Settling in to Lakeside Living. The company is located in New London, and may be reached at (603) 526-6945 or online at www.oldhampshiredesigns.com.

Master of his craft

Thanks so much for doing the article and photos of me [Forging Ahead, July/ August 2017]— it is awesome! I am so pleased to be included in such a fine and respected publicaBlacksmith David Little tion. Hope to see in his Meredith studio, you at the League Winnipesaukee Forge. of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fair in August!

—David H. Little of Winnipesaukee Forge in Meredith

We love hearing your thoughts about the stories we’ve published, and we’re always on the lookout for homes and gardens that might interest our readers. Write to us at Editor; New Hampshire Home; 150 Dow Street; Manchester, NH 03101; or e-mail editor@nhhomemagazine.com. We look forward to hearing from you! september/october 2017

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Congratulations on this beautiful issue of New Hampshire Home! I am so impressed with the compilation of articles, layouts and overall quality of the magazine.

I am partial, of course, to the article about the home on Straw’s Point [A New Classic with Style, July/August 2017]. I commend writer Carrie Sherman for capturing all the nuances of each design professional involved and telling our stories in such an artful way.

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To the Manor Reborn

Celebrating Sculptors

Martha Fuller Clark (right), vice president of the Board of Trustees of the Portsmouth Historical Society, celebrated the opening of Seacoast Sculpture, from Material to Masterwork with Sumner Winebaum (left) at the Discover Portsmouth Center in July. Winebaum is one of the three sculptors whose work is featured; the other two are Jane Kaufmann and Michael Stasiuk. Sublime Mud, an exhibit of work by New Hampshire Potters Guild members, also opened; both shows run until October 1. Photography courtesy of Raya Al-Hashmi

Nearly seventy people took the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s tour of Harrisville in June, which included a visit to Aldworth Manor (top photo). The Italian villa–style residence—which was moved to Harrisville from Worcester, Massachusetts, by train in 1908—is on the National Register of Historic Places and currently undergoing rehabilitation. Among those joining Aldworth Manor owners Shane Long (below, right) and his mother Tammy Long (second from right) were, from left, New Hampshire Home Editor Andi Axman; professor emeritus and author Richard Candee; alliance Program Director Beverly Thomas; and alliance Executive Director Jennifer Goodman. Photography courtesy of Nancy Belluscio

Talented Furniture Makers and Mentors

In June, Governor Chris Sununu (top photo, left) hosted a celebration of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and their Prison Outreach Program students at Bridges House in Concord. There to celebrate with the governor were Nancy Sununu, his mother and former first lady of New Hampshire and Steve Duprey of The Duprey Companies in Concord, one of the event’s sponsors. Among the furniture masters were, from left (bottom photo), David Lamb, Eric Grant, Greg Brown, Jeffrey Cooper, Terry Moore and Jon Brooks.

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Noteworthy Kitchens

Nearly 450 people took the thirteenth annual Palace Theatre Kitchen Tour in June, which featured eight homes in Bedford and Manchester. Interior designers Emily Shakra (left), of Emily Shakra Staging and Design in Bedford, and Leslie Rifkin (right), of L. Newman Associates/Paul Mansback, Inc. in Manchester, helped Tammi Graff (center), director of corporate development for the Palace Theatre in Manchester, celebrate at the after-party at LaBelle Winery in Amherst.

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Brighten your kitchen with retro-inspired appliances in Greenery, Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year.

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Give your bath some Scandanavian flair with a reversible Mina Floral shower curtain made from soft organic cotton. Garnet Hill in

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Keep your recipes in Rifle Paper Co.’s lovely box.

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The Multi-Faceted Mushroom For a range of flavors, try different varieties of fresh mushrooms.

I

have hunted for wild mushrooms in the rolling hills

often referred to as “poor man’s steak” because of their meaty

of Napa, California, with a mycologist (professional

texture. They are fabulous on the grill. And stuffed, too!

mushroom forager), and in my own back yard with a

There are hundreds of other types of cultivated fungi, and

well-known chef. Looking for the elusive fungi is almost

the good news is that mushrooms are tasty and versatile,

a meditative experience that should always be done with

and also provide selenium, an essential mineral beneficial

experts, not amateurs.

for producing antioxidants. Mushrooms are a great source

In reality, most of us

of potassium, too. And

“hunt” for commercially

did you know that they

grown cultivated varieties

are the only source of

of mushrooms in our

vitamin D in the produce

local grocery stores.

aisle and one of the

While this may not be

few non-fortified food

as exciting an adventure

sources? Eat all you want

as traipsing through the

since mushrooms are also

woods, there is a pretty

low in calories, fat-free,

wide selection for every

cholesterol-free and gluten-

mushroom lover. Some

free.

of my favorites include

Here are some things

delicate oyster mushrooms

to remember about

that are grayish-white with

buying and storing

pretty fluted caps. They

mushrooms. Buy them

are best sautéed lightly

loose if you can; these

in butter and served with

are fresher mushrooms. If

a sprinkling of coarse

packaged in plastic, take

salt and pepper. Shitake

the mushrooms out and

mushrooms are tan to

place them in a paper

dark brown with a broad

bag. Mushrooms need

umbrella cap. They are

to breathe and plastic

great marinated and used

turns them mushy. They

in stir-fries. Enokis are

will keep refrigerated for

tender, white mushrooms

several days. Never soak

with long stems and

mushrooms in water;

small caps. They have a sweet, mild taste. Serve them in salads

instead wipe them with a damp cloth or use a mushroom

or soups, or lightly stir-fried. The royal trumpet is so called

brush to dust away any dirt. Water-logged mushrooms will not

because of its light brown shaped cap, and is delicious grilled

brown very well.

or stir-fried. Cremini are the brown cousins of the common

The best advice I can give about cooking mushrooms is

button mushroom most of us are familiar with. Cremini are

to leave them alone. Do not be in a hurry to stir them too

more intense in flavor and can be used in many ways—from

frequently. Let mushrooms render their liquid and start to

sautéing to thinly sliced and used raw in salads. The portobello, brown before stirring. Your patience will be rewarded with sporting a large brown cap, is related to cremini. Portobello are

perfectly cooked mushrooms.

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Mushroom and Celery Salad

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One of my favorite things to do in Italy is forage for mushrooms with the locals who know where the best are lurking. And even though I cannot get the same mushrooms at home, delicate types—such as oyster mushrooms—are perfect for this popular celery and mushroom salad.

4 ribs celery, sliced paper thin 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, stems trimmed and caps thinly sliced Juice of 1 large lemon or lime

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse sea salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste ¼ pound Asiago cheese, or more to taste

1. Gently toss the celery and mushrooms in a bowl. Add the lemon/lime juice and olive oil. Toss again. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Pour onto a platter. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the Asiago cheese off the wedge, and sprinkle it over the salad.

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Stuffed Portobello Mushroom “Quiche”

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Portobello are cultivated mushrooms that are the big brothers of the simple button mushroom. Portobello are popular marinated and grilled, but stuff their large caps and they become the “crust” for this spinach and cheese “tart.”

2 bunches of fresh spinach or 10 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup grated, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided Salt, to taste Generous grinding black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 large portobello mushrooms, at least 4 inches in diameter, with stems removed and caps wiped with a damp paper towel

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. If using fresh spinach, remove and discard the stems of the leaves. Soak the leaves in cold water, then drain and place in a sauté pan. Cover and cook over medium heat until the spinach wilts. Drain and squeeze dry, chop coarsely, and place in a bowl. If using frozen spinach, chop it coarsely and place in a bowl.

2. Whisk in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the thyme and half of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 121/2-inch ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, cap side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes, covered.

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4. Off the heat, divide and fill each mushroom cap with some of the spinach and cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the spinach. Drizzle the caps with the remaining olive oil.

Cook’s secret: Cut each cap into quarters and serve as part of an antipasto.

5. Place the caps in the oven-proof pan and cover it. Place in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes. Uncover the pan, and continue cooking until the filling is hot and the cheese is bubbly. Serve hot.

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Cook’s secret: Never leave mushrooms in plastic bags or plastic wrap; mushrooms need to breathe. Store them in paper bags in the refrigerator and use within two days of purchase.

Velvety Mushroom Soup M a k es 2½ q ua r t s

Mushroom soup from a can? Never! It is so easy to make and so tasty when a variety of mushrooms is used.

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 large leeks, cleaned and cut into rings 2 pounds mixed, sliced mushrooms, including oyster, shitake and button 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 6 cups hot chicken broth 1 cup light cream Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste ¼ cup minced, fresh parsley Grated sharp cheddar cheese for sprinkling on top 1. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot; stir in the leeks and mushrooms. Cook, covered over medium heat, until the mushrooms are soft.

Add the thyme and cook 3 minutes longer.

2. Add the chicken broth and cook covered for 5 minutes over medium heat.

3. Purée the soup in batches in a food processor, in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the cream, salt, pepper and parsley. Heat slowly.

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4. Top with cheddar cheese and serve.

Variations: Once cooked, reserve some of the mushrooms and keep for garnish.

Add toasted bread to the bottom of the soup bowl before ladling on the soup.

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Fettucine with Mushroom Sauce M a k es a b o u t 2 cu p s o f s au ce

Earthy mushrooms slow cooked in butter make a wonderful side dish to steak, or a sauce for pasta or risotto. For this simple ragu, try oyster mushrooms that lend a velvety texture and a mild flavor. For a bolder taste, try shittake or crimini mushrooms. This ragu is the perfect topping for slices of grilled polenta, too. To maximize the flavor, be patient; do not be in a hurry to stir the mushrooms while they cook. Leave them alone and allow them to cook gently without stirring. Your patience will be rewarded.

6 tablespoons butter 2 heaping tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 medium shallots, peeled, ends trimmed and minced 1 pound oyster or shittake mushrooms, wiped with a damp paper towel and thinly sliced 2/3 cup heavy cream Fine sea salt, to taste Generous grinding black pepper 12 ounces fettucine 1. Melt the butter in a medium-size sauté pan. Stir in the thyme and shallots. Cook over medium heat until the shallots are soft and the mixture smells fragrant. Add the mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat without stirring until the mushrooms begin to release their liquid. Stir and continue cooking until all the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.

2. Slowly pour in the cream and mix well to combine. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook covered for about 5 minutes. Uncover, season the ragu with salt and a good grinding of black pepper.

3. Cook the fettucine in 4 quarts of salted water to al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain, place in a bowl, mix in the sauce and serve.

Recipe from Ciao Italia Family Classics

Marinated Fresh Mushrooms

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These marinated mushrooms are a tasty addition to an appetizer party. Begin the process early in the day to give the mushrooms sufficient time to marry well with the marinade.

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds button mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed 3 shallots, peeled and minced 1 large clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons minced tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Grinding of black pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large sauté pan. When the oil begins to shimmer, stir in the mushrooms. Cook them, stirring occasionally until they are soft and begin to render their juices. Drain the mushrooms in a colander set over a bowl to collect the liquid. Save the juice to use for making stock.

2. In a shallow 9-inch-by-12-inch glass baking dish, combine the remaining olive oil, shallots, garlic, tarragon, parsley, salt, pepper, vinegar and sugar. Mix well. Add the mushrooms and toss them carefully, coating them with the marinade. Cover the dish and allow the mushrooms to marinate at room temperature for several hours or overnight.

3. Toss several times to distribute the marinade. Serve at room temperature.

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Spicy Lettuce Wrap

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How about a spicy lettuce wrap filled with things you would find on a typical antipasto—marinated mushrooms, tomatoes in olive oil and sweet marinated bell peppers. Vary the filling using eggplant, marinated zucchini and even anchovies!

1/2 cup sliced, marinated mushrooms 1 large, roasted and marinated sweet, red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 8 sundried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and cut into pieces (reserve the oil) Salt, to taste 4 large romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese with peppercorns 1/2 cup arugula, shredded

1. In a bowl, combine the mushrooms, peppers, sundried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the oil from the tomatoes. Salt to taste. Set aside.

2. Place the romaine leaves on a cutting board. Divide and sprinkle the cheese evenly over each leaf. Divide and spoon the pepper mixture evenly over the cheese. Divide and sprinkle the arugula over the pepper mixture.

3. Roll each leaf up tightly, like a jelly roll. Stick a toothpick in the center of each wrap to hold it and place on a serving dish.

Recipe courtesy of www.ciaoitalia.com

The Freshest Mushrooms

This basket of fresh mushrooms grown by the New Hampshire Mushroom Company includes (clockwise from the top) elm oysters, baby shiitake, gray oysters and yellow oysters. The big mushroom on the counter to the right is a king oyster.

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f you’re looking for mushrooms other than the white buttons or portobellos in the supermarket, you’re in luck. In 2012, three devoted foragers—Dennis Chesley, Keith Garrett and Eric Milligan—grew their mycological passion into the New Hampshire Mushroom Company, which is based in Tamworth.

“I started foraging with my father when I was twelve years old,” Chesley says, “and I’m sixty-six now.”

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thanks to lots of self-study and advanced training. Among the mushrooms that only grow in the wild are porcini, chanterelles, black trumpets and matsutake. “These all have complex relationships with trees, so we have to rely on Mother Nature for them,” Chesley says. His favorite mushroom-hunting grounds are along the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and in the Ossipee Mountain range.

Mushrooms that can be cultivated—and ones that New Hampshire Mushroom Company grows—include blue, gray and yellow oysters; elms; chestnuts; and bear’s heads.

“Since these species grow on wood, we grow them in sawdust that’s been amended with nutrients,” Chesley says. “Chefs love these mushrooms, as each has a distinct flavor.”

You can find the company’s mushrooms at several hundred restaurants throughout New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts, as well as for sale at the Concord Cooperative Market in Concord, E.M. Heath Supermarket in Center Harbor, The Local Grocer in Conway, Philbrick’s Fresh Market in Portsmouth and Sunflower Natural Foods in Laconia. Farmers’ markets in Concord and Tamworth are other venues, along with winter farmers’ markets in Rollinsford, Exeter and Tilton.

But the best way to purchase the freshest mushrooms is to take one of the company’s tours, which are offered every Sunday at noon.

“We love talking about mushrooms and have lots for sale every Sunday,” Chesley says.

In addition to those they cultivate, Chesley says select wild-foraged mushroom species are offered when available. These include pheasantback, stropharia, black trumpets, chanterelles, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods and matsutakes.

To learn more about mushroom foraging, sign up for a class at the company on Sunday, September 17, or Sunday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is $40, and includes mushroom appetizers and a farm tour. Just remember to bring your hiking shoes, a basket and a bag lunch.

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Facing page: Marc Hudson, owner of The Inspired Gardener Nursery in Westmoreland, with his ever-present companion, Emma.

Above: The boxwood-lined formal parterre in Hudson’s back yard is built on the diagonal, and planted with datura and Verbena bonariensis. Spiral topiaries are created from ‘Emerald Green’ arborvitae. Hudson does the initial pruning with hand shears and a string wound around the plant to outline the spiral.

a small ad in the Keene Shopper News

Living laboratory

about a nursery called The Inspired

Hudson’s home and garden are next

by woods and contoured with gentle

Gardener,” she says. “I stopped by and

door to the shop, and at times, he has

slopes. “It was a clean slate, a perfect

was instantly impressed by the assort-

open garden days with tours highlight-

laboratory for someone long on enthu-

ment of unusual plants, some of which

ing interesting plant combinations.

siasm, if only just beginning to grasp

I only knew from gardening magazines.

This gives visitors the opportunity to

the practical aspects of design and the

They were well cared for and reasonably

see what the trees and shrubs offered in

importance of proper siting,” he says.

priced, and the young man selling the

the nursery will be like as they mature.

plants was friendly and knowledgeable.

“I began work on the garden here in

The lot is nearly five acres, bordered

Twenty-plus years later, and there are about seventy unique cultivars of trees

That was sixteen years ago, and I still

the mid-’90s,” Hudson says. “The house

spread over three acres, shading and

look forward to visiting Marc’s nursery.

had been built in the ’80s on a piece

sheltering the various beds of woody

No one else has such a collection of rare

of abandoned farmland. Aside from a

and herbaceous plants.

and unusual plants. Much of Marc’s

couple of old apple trees, the land was

business is from friends telling friends,

open and sunny, unruly with brambles

Odgers is another regular customer at

but somehow plantaholics find him.”

and pasture juniper.”

The Inspired Gardener. “I stumbled

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Top: A brightly colored sugar maple signals the arrival of fall.

Above: Japanese maple (Acer japonicum) ‘Aconitifolium’.

Acer palmatum ‘Emperor I’ is underplanted with geranium macrorrhizum. Variegated pokeweed (Phytolacca) ‘Silberstein’ lights up the scene with its chartreuse leaves.

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ lends color to a bed of evergreens.

across Marc’s nursery many, many years ago,” Odgers says. “As a gardener who aspires to find unusual and interesting plants and trees, I knew I had found a gem. I became a regular to his shop and a friendship began. It was then I learned that behind this small jewel of a nursery, tucked into the rolling hillside, sits a masterpiece—his gardens.

It feels like walking into a fairy tale, Derry Garden Club member and co-chair of the garden project Blanche Garone is at the garden almost every day. Here, she explains the finer points of planting to some budding gardeners.

where time stands still and the beauty takes one’s breath away. Meandering beds hold the mature specimens of the unusual shrubs, trees and plants he sells. No matter which way one walks, another garden appears, stunning in form and design. It is clear that Marc’s knowledge of horticulture is immense, and his creative and artistic sensibilities are apparent everywhere.”

Odgers has teamed up with Hudson on several garden installations. “Marc and I have collaborated on quite a few garden jobs, sharing in the design pro‘Degroot's Spire’ arborvitae and ‘Skylands’ oriental spruce with yellow needles are underplanted with ajuga ‘Black Scallop’ and low-growing chamaecyparis ‘Kosteri Fast Form’.

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Even though Marc Hudson’s garden offers something of interest in every season, fall is truly a special time when the flowing tapestry of flowers and foliage change colors against a backdrop of unique trees and evergreens.

cess, plant selections and installation,” Odgers says. “We have created gardens with water features (ponds and fountains) that I could not have done without his expertise. He is not only very accomplished with the many facets of gardening and creating gardens, but is also a joy to work with, who is always respectful, honest and hard working.

Perhaps best of all is that beneath Marc’s soft-spoken manner resides a delightful sense of humor, which remains one of his greatest assets.”

A new path beckons For a young man who grew up in the city, Hudson has a natural gift for gardening and plant care. “I grew up in Connecticut in a house with very little in the way of a yard, so woods and fields and green space of any size was something of a novelty,” he says.

Hudson came to New Hampshire in the mid-’90s to work for a computer company, and soon he also began working weekends at Arbor Gardens, a large nursery in Keene. The couple continued on page 58

Above: A welcoming entry garden that spills down the slope along the steps to the front door is planted with arborvitae ‘Degroot's Spire’, ornamental grass (Panicum virgatum), prostrate European larch, dwarf columnar hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ‘Nana’, and chamaecyparis ‘Vokel’s Upright’, to name just a few.

Right: Exfoliating bark of the river birch (Betula nigra) ‘Heritage’ adds another dimension of interest.

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Full moon maple (Acer japonicum) 'O taki' not only has beautiful color in fall but also in spring, when its new leaves have a reddish cast. This small tree gets wider as it ages.

Some of Marc Hudson’s Favorite Plants for Fall • Heptacodium miconioides. Although often grown as a shrub, this can be found sometimes in tree form. The bark peels off in long strips, exposing smooth, chalk-white limbs. This is good in all seasons, but particularly so in fall when it produces clusters of small white flowers.

• Acer triflorum. As one of the most reliable trees for fall color, this turns a vivid shade of orange. It is another four-season tree featuring long vertical lines of papery bark that curl away along the trunk and branches.

• Fothergilla gardenia. This is an easy-care shrub that belongs in every garden. Its fall color is very reliable, manifesting in shades of orange, gold and red. This color is almost as festive as the white fuzzy flowers that cover the plant in late May. • Parrotia persica. Although this can be hard to find in nurseries, it is worth owning. The fall color is variable from year to year, ranging from a sharp yellow to a brilliant mix of yellow-orange and red. The bark on older trees becomes a patchwork of muted colors. The limbs are sinewy and slightly twisted, giving the tree an interesting aspect in the winter.

• Stewartia psuedocamellia. This always shows up on “must have” lists and justifiably so. The fall color is typically a muted red or yellow, but the exfoliating bark and big white-petaled, early summer flowers are equally good reasons for owning one of these trees.

• Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’. This offers reliable, scarlet-red fall color and has showy red new growth in spring and summer. Best of all, it has very little in the way of insect or disease issues.

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and its cultivars. The papery, cinnamon-colored bark is attractive all year long, and the fall color is a pleasing yellow.

• Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’. A nice, small tree with reliably showy fall color, usually in a mix of oranges, yellows and reds. It grows slowly and features feathery, deeply cut leaves. This is good for adding some texture to the garden.

• Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’. This great three-season tree features finely cut, yellow compound leaves during spring and summer. In the fall, the leaves turn from yellow to bright orange.

• Cercidiphyllum japonicum. The katsura is a lovely tree all year long.

Early to change color in the fall, the leaves go from a rich green to a warm, buttery yellow in mid-October. This color is often accompanied by a sweet, sugary fragrance.

• Oxydendrum arboreum. The sourwood is notable for its strings of white, late-summer flowers and stunning scarlet-red foliage.

• Clethra alnifolia. This is an adaptable shrub with fragrant, late- summer flowers. The fall color of summersweet is a festive, bright yellow that lights up on rainy autumn days.

• Amsonia hubrichtii. This adds a textural element to the garden during spring and summer. In fall, these plants really stand out as their fine, feathery leaves turn to gold.

• Itea virginica ‘Little Henry’. This nice dwarf form of the Virginia sweetspire is a versatile plant that grows in sun or shade, although it prefers a loamy soil. The fall color is a reliable red-orange.

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Left: Clipped trees lining the driveway are dwarf river birch (Betula nigra) ‘Little King’.

Below right: The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is another tree with exfoliating bark. Ligularia ‘Brit Marie Crawford’, bear’s breeches (Acanthus hungaricus), hosta ‘Birchwood Parky’s Gold’, dwarf fleece flower (Persicaria affinis) ‘Dimity’, and sedum ‘Matrona’ surround its base.

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who owned the nursery had a knack

A year later, Hudson opened The

the space, there was always something

for seeking out interesting plants in

Inspired Gardener.

unique and personal about each. Every

addition to the typical garden center

garden bore the fingerprints of its cre-

fare. After a season of part-time work

A gardener grows

at the nursery, Hudson realized he had

When Hudson first started garden-

at and defining outdoor spaces. There’s

an inclination for working with plants,

ing, he found summer garden tours to

a romance to such spaces.

so he left the computer company to

be a great source of inspiration. “The

take a full-time job at the nursery doing

gardens ran the gamut from grand, pro-

notion of defining spaces with living

landscape installations and working at

fessionally designed and tended places

things,” Hudson says. “It was some-

the shop. He worked there for five years

to quirky little artist’s gardens,” he says.

thing of a revelation for me creatively. I

until the owners of the nursery retired.

“I found that no matter how modest

was just beginning to grasp the impact

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that plants have on the environment

which you don’t usually find in gardens

as a whole, but also, more specifically,

in this part of New England.

on our personal spaces. Looking back,

“Because Marc began collecting

I had only the vaguest sense of how

plants years ago,” Valentine says, “the

much there was to know about such

garden feels very mature, almost park

things. One of the pleasures of gar-

like, as you stroll among the large

dening is that no matter how much

specimens of trees and shrubs. And, for

knowledge you manage to accumulate,

a photographer, there’s no better time

you’re constantly learning something

for a visit than in the autumn when the

new. Contrary to what we’re sometimes

colors are simply eye-popping!”

told, there is no right or wrong way to

Time for reflection and planning

make a garden. There are practical considerations, of course, but the beauty of gardening is that anyone can do it.”

Autumnal inspiration

Along the driveway leading to Marc Hudson’s house are many specimen trees and shrubs. It is hard to believe this landscape is the work of one man.

Like many gardeners, Hudson uses this time of year to weed and edge the beds, do some final pruning, and get reacquainted with his garden. “A big part of

Even though Hudson’s garden offers

much more so than in spring when

this ritual involves planning and prep-

something of interest in every season,

everything seems to happen all at

ping new garden beds and recondition-

fall is truly a special time when the

once.”

ing or reimagining old beds,” Hudson

Photographer and gardener Joseph

says. “For me, half the fun of gardening

age change colors against a backdrop

Valentine is a frequent visitor to Hud-

lies in the planning of new projects and

of unique trees and evergreens. “The

son’s garden and nursery. “I love visit-

trying to improve upon what’s already

thing about autumn is that you get

ing Marc’s garden and take the oppor-

here. Eventually, the colors fade, the air

one last sense of a garden’s personality.

tunity whenever I have the chance. His

cools and the days get short. There’s an

It’s something of a final production,

garden is especially glorious in the fall,”

element of racing the clock, trying to

a grand finale before everything gets

Valentine says. “I also look forward to

make some final mark on the landscape

quiet, visually speaking,” he says. “The

visiting Marc’s nursery many times dur-

before the ground turns hard and the

temperature cools, the rainfall typically

ing the gardening season when I’m in

snow starts flying. It’s a precious time,

picks up, the grass gets very green and

search of that rare and unusual plant.

or at least it feels that way.

the light is softer. The colors are vivid

Just like the nursery he runs, his own

“As my garden has matured and

and the contrasts are sharper. It’s a great

private garden is loaded with unique

the trees have grown,” he continues,

time to slow down and take it all in—

specimens of trees and shrubs, most of

“I’ve also taken a liking to that brief

flowing tapestry of flowers and foli-

period, usually mid-November on into early December, when the leaves have come down and been carted off, the beds cleaned up, and the architecture of the garden is finally visible again— ‘the bones,’ as gardeners like to say. As much as I enjoy all that autumn plumage, there’s something about the simplicity of the garden at its most basic that I find very lovely, the essence. It’s all right there, stripped and stoic, until another spring turns it loose.”

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Whether it’s preparing Sunday dinner, organizing

school lunches or pulling together a large holiday meal, we gravitate toward the kitchen because preparing and eating food brings us together.

Designing the perfect kitchen is much more than choosing top-of-the-line appliances, functional cabinets, the appropriate countertops, and other items like backsplashes and lighting fixtures. It’s about meeting the homeowner’s needs, and incorporating one or two special elements to make the room unique. The following five kitchens are very different, but each beautifully—and perfectly—suits its owner.

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q A Kitchen That Flows Beautifully, page 64 w A Kitchen with a View, page 66 e A Comfortable Kitchen, Complete with Pizza Oven, page 68 r An Open, Light-Filled Kitchen, page 70 t A Kitchen Collaboration That Works, page 72

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1 A Kitchen That Flows Beautifully Photography courtesy of Crown Point Cabinetry Styling by Phyllis Higgerson of Henhurst Interiors

B

efore it was renovated, Ali Ashare

The island is the room’s “workhorse,”

and James Carroll’s Hanover home

Smith says. Painted dark gray, it pro-

never fully met their needs. The busy

vides a visual contrast to the wall cabi-

family with young children and three

nets while a curved, stainless-steel range

dogs entered the home from the garage

hood is a central focal point. The eat-

and traipsed through the kitchen to

ing bar, topped in walnut, has cabinets

get to the main part of the house. “The

and seating on one side, and a prep area

kitchen had really bad flow,” Ashare says.

with an induction cooktop and warming

“It wasn’t designed to have someone re-

oven on the other. The eating bar also

ally cook in it. If the refrigerator or oven

obscures counter clutter and helps estab-

was open, you couldn’t walk through the

lish a path for the homeowners to travel

kitchen.”

from the garage into the home. Designed

The couple hired Smith & Vansant

by Smith and built by Barry, “the island

Architects in Norwich, Vermont, to re-

feels less like a kitchen cabinet and more

design the space with the help of Jim

like a piece of furniture,” Smith says.

Balcom, of Crown Point Cabinetry in

Removing the original kitchen cabi-

Claremont, and Jim Barry, of Brown/

nets created another design opportunity.

Barry Carpentry in Etna. “The kitchen

“When we took all the cabinetry down,

was the heart of the problem,” architect

we had one big wall,” Smith says. At

Pi Smith says. “Everyone was going in

Ashare’s request, Smith & Vansant de-

and out through the working part of

signed a large barn-style door, mounted

the kitchen.”

on a rolling track, to access the walk-in

The solution: expand the kitchen

pantry and bar area. “Everyone told me

into space occupied by a former mud-

a barn door would look funny,” Ashare

room and laundry room, and install new

says, “but it really works.”

cabinetry that took advantage of the room’s ten-foot ceilings.

Open shelves and dark gray cabinets in the pantry provide storage for bar-

The remodeled kitchen is bright and

ware, plates and appliances. Two refrig-

open, with a clear path from the newly

erators—one with adult beverages, the

expanded garage through the kitchen

other with kid-friendly drinks—provide

into the main living areas. Tall, pale gray

easy access without interrupting the

cabinetry accentuates the kitchen’s high

cook. New windows look out to the front

ceilings and contrasts with the room’s

of the house, allowing for glimpses of ar-

cheery blue walls. The elegant upper

riving visitors.

cabinets, topped by glass door displays,

Now, the kitchen meets the fam-

are lit from inside with LED lighting,

ily’s expectations. “It’s where we spend

creating a soft glow when the kitchen’s

almost all our waking time when we’re

working lights are turned off. A new tri-

home,” Ashare says. “It’s a really great

ple window over the kitchen sink affords

space.”

better views of the back yard and lets in more light.

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Clockwise, from top left: Renovations of the AshareCarroll kitchen include a new triple window at the sink area that overlooks the back yard; a porcelain apron-front sink; double ovens by Wolf; a Sub-Zero French door refrigerator; and a stainless-steel and glass stove hood by Miele.

Top right: Gathering in the kitchen are (clockwise from top left), Pi Smith, of Smith & Vansant Architects in Norwich, Vermont; Jim Balcom, of Crown Point Cabinetry in Claremont; and homeowner Ali Ashare and her children, Violet and Ryan.

Midddle right: The center island helps establish a path for the homeowners between the garage and primary living spaces. The eating bar’s raised walnut counter hides clutter.

Lower right: Elements of the kitchen island, including gray cabinetry and quartz countertops, are echoed in the pantry. New windows look out to the front of the house.

Lower left: Separated from the kitchen by a modernized barn door on a rolling track, the walk-in pantry provides additional storage as well as easily accessible wine and beverage refrigerators.

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2 A Kitchen with a View Photography by John W. Hession

W

hen Margery Thomas Mueller

The kitchen’s light gray upper cabi-

and Bob Mueller moved to Alton

nets and darker gray lower cabinets

eight years ago, Margery, a professional

provide visual interest while subtly con-

interior designer and fine artist, knew

trasting with the white LG Viatera quartz

immediately that she would renovate

countertops and black center island.

the 1990s-era home on Lake Winnipe-

Opposite the island, which is topped with

saukee to take advantage of its spectacu-

reclaimed oak, is a row of closed cabinets

lar lakefront views.

providing additional storage; the center

The kitchen renovation—a collabo-

cabinet doors open to reveal a cleverly

ration with kitchen designer Phillip

concealed bar. A multipurpose drawer un-

Hunter, of Fred E. Varney Company, Inc.

derneath holds bar tools; liquor is stored

in Wolfeboro, and Peter Oddi, of Advan-

in a deep double drawer. “It’s a great

tage Construction & Painting Contrac-

entertainment feature,” Margery says.

tors in Farmington—has been her most

Hunter also suggested moving the

satisfying project to date. By removing a

warming drawer to the island, opposite

woodstove and brick wall separating the

the double ovens. “It used to be under

kitchen from the family room, the team

the ovens,” Margery says. “Now that it’s

created a larger, open space with 180-

in the island, it really works for cooking.”

degree lake views. “You never felt the

Elsewhere in the space, appliances

lake was nearby when you were in the

are positioned for utility: the dishwasher

old kitchen because there were no win-

is next to the porcelain farmer’s sink for

dows overlooking the water,” Margery

convenient cleanup; the Sub-Zero refrig-

says. “Now people ask me, ‘When did

erator is next to the double ovens; and a

you put those windows in?’ And I say,

microwave is built in to the island. The

‘They were already here.’“

cooktop is directly opposite the eating

Margery, a talented cook, had very specific ideas about how she wanted

bar for easy socializing with guests and looks straight in to the family room.

the new kitchen to work (the Muellers

There were other delightful results

enjoy entertaining and planned to use

of the kitchen redesign. Margery can

the new kitchen for their annual New

now display a beloved collection of pot-

Year’s Eve celebration). Margery was a

tery on a shelf that connects the glass-

little nervous; it was the first time she

fronted cabinets over the sink. There’s

had designed a kitchen for herself. She

ample lighting from dimmable LED

and Hunter laid out every function she

puck lights. Best of all, the Muellers now

wanted the kitchen to have. “Often you

enjoy the lake views from their kitchen.

have to compromise on your wish list,”

“Those unexpected results are wonder-

Hunter says. “But we didn’t.”

ful,” Margery says. “That’s what happens when you have a good design and a wellthought-out plan.”

What Makes This Kitchen Unique Cabinetry and hardware are from Cabico (877) 518-9225 • www.cabico.com Paint from Benjamin Moore. The cabinets are painted in Mist, Dune; the island is Black Lacquer; the walls are Super White • (800) 724-6802 www.benjaminmoore.com Countertops and backsplash are LG Viatera quartz from Rumford Stone in Pembroke (603) 224-9876 • www.rumfordstone.com Cooktop is Thermador from Baron’s Major Brands (800) 350-2499 • www.baronsmajorbrands.com Light over the island is from Restoration Hardware (800) 910-9836 • www.restorationhardware.com

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Clockwise, from top left: The open-concept kitchen designed by homeowner and interior designer Margery Thomas Mueller combines elegance and functionality.

Below: The kitchen design team included from left: kitchen designer Phillip Hunter, of Fred E. Varney Company, Inc. in Wolfeboro; Peter Oddi, of Advantage Construction & Painting Contractors in Farmington; and homeowners Margery Thomas Mueller and Bob Mueller.

Lower right: Removing a brick wall separating the kitchen from the family room opened the space up to spectacular lake views. The center island features a conveniently placed warming oven.

Lower left: A shelf over the apron-front sink connects the cabinets and displays a collection of Margery’s pottery.

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3 A Comfortable Kitchen, Complete with Pizza Oven Photography by John W. Hession

T

im and Sheryl Moore’s kitchen started with a pizza oven.

The soft moss-green walls contrast subtly with the tall maple cabi-

Inspired by cooking shows and

nets, designed by Booth, and crown

home magazines, Tim, a New York-

molding along the ceiling. The irides-

based commercial contractor, wanted

cent glass tile backsplash is a mosaic

a wood-fired pizza oven in the cou-

incorporating Sheryl’s favorite colors.

ple’s new Moultonborough home. Al-

Designed for ease, the center is-

though the Moores at first joked with

land provides ample prep space (in-

their builder, Ken Hood, of K.P. Hood

cluding a porcelain sink, dishwasher

Construction in Meredith, about in-

and plenty of storage) and is elevated

stalling such a large piece, the stone

on one side to incorporate seating.

oven is now a focal point of the

“People can work on each side of

Moores’ comfortable kitchen.

the island and by the sink,” Booth

The kitchen was the first space to

says. One of Sheryl’s favorite design

be designed in the home, says kitchen

elements is the granite outlet covers

designer Sue Booth, of Vintage Kitch-

made from the same material as the

ens in Concord. Booth worked to-

kitchen countertops; each cover is

gether with Hood; architect William

magnetized and can be placed over

F. Collins, AIA, of Bonita Springs,

conventional electrical outlets.

Florida; and interior designer Annie

Next to the refrigerator, Booth

Ballin, of Annie Ballin & Company

designed a glass-fronted end cabinet,

in New London, to create a kitchen

lit inside with LED lights, that’s also

that not only is a gathering place for

glass on one side. “It’s a nice way

the Moores, but easily accommodates

to make the cabinet appear lighter

traffic patterns in and out of adjoin-

on the wall and transition into the

ing rooms as well as access to a back

living room,” Booth says.

deck with a stunning view of the Ossipee Mountains.

A walk-in pantry off the kitchen provides an extra space to prepare

“The Moores wanted a space that

food, as well as storage for additional

was really comfortable,” Booth says.

dishes and glassware in the recycled

“They’re very social and like to enter-

cherry cabinets. A glass-fronted Sub-

tain. Sheryl needed a space that not

Zero wine refrigerator keeps wine and

only allows her to be in the middle of

other drinks chilled.

everything when she cooks for family

The kitchen, including the pizza

and friends, but is also just right for

oven, is now the hub of the Moores’

just her and Tim.”

home. “It was a happy, fun project,”

Booth brought in Ballin early dur-

Ballin says. “We avoided challenges

ing the design process to ensure that

because we all, the Moores included,

the kitchen colors worked with those

worked together as a team.”

in the remainder of the house.

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What Makes This Kitchen Unique Cabinetry and hardware are from Quality Custom Cabinetry in New Holland, Pennsylvania • (717) 661-6900 • www.qcci.com Paint is from Benjamin Moore. The cabinetry/island is painted in Abington Putty; the kitchen walls are Providence Olive; the trim is Linen White; the pantry cabinetry is Chai (800) 724-6802 • www.benjaminmoore.com Kitchen countertops are polished Verde Borgogne granite; pantry countertops are honed UbaTuba Marabrassa granite from Rumford Stone in Pembroke • (603) 224-9876 www.rumfordstone.com Kitchen backsplash is by Artistic Tile in Nashua (603) 886-1920 • www.theperfecttile.com Rugs are from Little River Oriental Rugs in Concord (603) 225-5512 • www.nhrugs.com Kitchen pendant lights and chandelier are from Hubbardton Forge in Castleton, Vermont (800) 826-4766 • www.hubbardtonforge.com Pantry pendant light is from Meyda Custom Lighting (800) 222-4009 • www.meyda.com

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Clockwise, from top left: Tim and Sheryl Moore’s open-concept, eat-in kitchen enables them to entertain guests while enjoying views of the Ossipee Mountains.

Top right: Gathering to celebrate the completion of the Sheryl and Tim Moore’s (second from right and right) kitchen are, from left, Ken Hood, of K.P. Hood Construction in Meredith; Sue Booth, of Vintage Kitchens in Concord; Annie Ballin and Bridget Windsor, of Annie Ballin & Company in New London.

Lower right: The walk-in pantry incorporates the classic colors and style of the kitchen.

Left: The rustic stone pizza oven is a focal point of the kitchen.

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4 An Open, Light-Filled Kitchen Photography by John W. Hession

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unsets over Great Bay are visible

The back of the island—easily

most days from Laura and Chris

accessible to the dishwasher—has

Rogers’s light-filled kitchen.

drawers for storing tableware, a

Designed by Linda Cloutier, of

separator for trays and cookie sheets,

Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC

and under-the-counter space for a

in Greenland—who also worked with

microwave. Additional cabinets for

Don Cook, of

storing appliances are accessed on the

D.D. Cook Builders

in Greenland, and interior designer Becky

Corringham,

Wysteria

A casual dining area next to the

Design in Dover—the airy space

kitchen is highlighted by a distinctive

flows easily into the Rogers’ dining

chandelier from Hubbardton Forge in

and family rooms. “We wanted space

Castleton, Vermont. A custom-built

to entertain, and have family and

wine and beverage bar, designed by

friends feel like they’re all together,”

Cloutier, extends the entertainment

Laura says.

space into the family room. The dark

Cloutier,

a

mahogany unit has a recycled-glass

prior renovation for the family,

countertop, and includes a wine and

focused

beverage refrigerator as well as slide-

that

was

who

of

front of the island.

on

worked

creating

open

and

a

on

kitchen

welcoming.

out shelving.

“They wanted a lot of storage and

In a nod to Chris’s desire for energy

room to move around,” she says.

efficiency (the home has a geothermal

Sleek, white cabinets line the

heating system and solar panels),

walls; glass-fronted upper cabinets

LED lighting is used throughout the

echo the design of the kitchen

kitchen: in the ceiling, under cabinets

windows, visually breaking up the

and in the upper cabinets.

space. Counters, including the island,

Laura’s favorite spot is the kitchen

are topped in a blue leathered granite,

island. “So many people can sit at

a cool contrast to the subway tile

it,” she says. “It has so much storage,

backsplash and Italian glass mosaic

and everyone comments on how

over the cooktop. The stainless-

beautiful it is.” An added advantage:

steel appliances, including a French

looking through the kitchen window

door oven, are easily reached from

behind the island, she can see the

anywhere in the room.

couple’s vegetable garden as well as

The island, painted a soft blue in

catch occasional glimpses of hawks,

contrast to the cabinetry, provides

orioles, even a fox. It’s the perfect

storage and informal seating.

complement to a perfectly designed kitchen.

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What Makes This Kitchen Unique Custom cabinetry is from Wood-Mode (in Vintage Shadow Gray), through Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland • (603) 964-2959 • www.lindacloutier.com Paint is from Sherwin Williams. The cabinetry is painted Alpine White; the walls are Icelandic Blue (800) 474-3794 • www.sherwin-williams.com Leathered granite in Bross Blue for the countertops is from Rumford Stone in Pembroke • (603) 224-9876 www.rumfordstone.com Backsplash tile is from Galleria Stone and Tile in Pembroke • (603) 225-4075 • www.galleriastone.com Viking appliances are from State Street Discount in Portsmouth • (603) 436-7047 • www.statestreetdiscount.com Pendant lights are by Derek Marshall Lighting in Sandwich • (603) 284-7000 • www.derekmarshall.com Clockwise, from top left: The design team included, from left: Becky Corringham, of Wysteria Design in Dover; Linda Cloutier, of Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC in Greenland; and Don Cook, of D.D. Cook Builders in Greenland.

Top right: The Rogers kitchen and dining area anchor their openconcept first-floor living space. The dining table is from Cabot House Furniture in Portsmouth.

Lower right: Appliances and the island are thoughtfully placed for the cook’s convenience, easily accessible to the sink and wall ovens.

Lower left: Topped with leathered granite, the large kitchen island accommodates diners and provides an open view of the living areas. All lighting is LED. Center left: The light-filled kitchen meets the family’s goal of a kitchen with space for entertaining as well as additional storage.

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5 A Kitchen Collaboration That Works Photography by John W. Hession

J

une Trisciani, of j. ellen Design in

Trisciani designed the custom-made,

Manchester, forged a strong working

white-glazed cabinetry, which provides

relationship with Susan and Don Bossi

ample storage; cleverly hides appliances,

not long after they hired her to design

such as the refrigerator and dishwasher;

the interiors of their Bedford home. The

and creates a streamlined appearance. A

journey started with a trip to Connecti-

curved range hood is a standout feature,

cut, where the Bossis lived at the time,

as are the hand-painted porcelain tiles

to spend a day with the couple. “I want-

extending from the backsplash to the

ed to know more about how they lived

ceiling.

and what they loved about their home,”

One of Susan’s favorite spots in the

Trisciani says. “I also wanted to know

kitchen is a prep counter, angled un-

what they wanted to do differently when

der a corner window, that’s the perfect

building their new home.”

height for rolling out cookie or bread

The result of Trisciani’s day trip is

dough (the silver pearled granite coun-

evident throughout the Bossis’ elegant

tertops also have a lovely leathered feel).

home, but especially in the spacious

A woven wall covering by Phillip Jeffries

kitchen she designed for the family—

adds texture to the room. Valances and

working in conjunction with architect

comfortable cushions on the banquette,

Jack Kemper, of Kemper Associates Archi-

made of fabric by Duralee, add a pop

tects in Farmington, Connecticut, and

of color.

builder Mark Calnan of Legacy Homes in Manchester.

A spacious butler’s pantry off the kitchen echoes the elegance of the

The heart of the home, the French

kitchen, with walnut countertops, ad-

country-inspired kitchen, flows easily

ditional custom cabinetry, a hammered

into the main living spaces of the house.

copper sink and a sparkling light fixture.

“You can sit in the family room or dining

Glass-fronted, lighted cabinets are clev-

room, and no one feels cut off from the

erly framed by two vertical rows of wine

space,” Susan says.

shelves.

A large, marble-topped island pro-

It’s evident that Trisciani’s relation-

vides extra work space and storage as

ship with the Bossis helped them create

well as seats three at the counter. Addi-

a kitchen that’s both functional and well

tional seating is cleverly built in using

designed. “June stuck with us through-

a banquette that anchors the island on

out the entire process, from choosing

one side, comfortably accommodating

cabinets to picking out fabric to acces-

an additional six or seven people; shelv-

sorizing,” Susan says. “She did a wonder-

ing behind the banquette provides stor-

ful job.”

age for cookbooks and knickknacks. The space is also easily accessible to a beautiful outdoor kitchen and patio that the Bossis frequent in summer.

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What Makes This Kitchen Unique Custom hood and cabinetry are from Young Furniture in Bow • (603) 224-8830 www.youngfurnituremfg.com Paint is from Benjamin Moore. The cabinetry is painted Alpine White; the island is St. John’s Blue (800) 724-6802 • www.benjaminmoore.com Kitchen countertops are by S&S Marble & Granite in Temple • (603) 801-9810 Kitchen backsplash tile is by Discover Tile in Boston • (617) 330-7900 www.discovertile.com Pantry backsplash tile is by Porcelanosa at Boston Design Center in Boston (617) 963-7666 • www.porcelanosa-usa.com Kitchen table and chairs are from Ippolito’s Furniture in Meredith • (603) 279-7974 www.ippolitosfurniture.com Appliances are from Baron’s Major Brands in Manchester • (603) 623-0130 www.baronsmajorbrands.com Pendant lights, kitchen chandelier and pantry overhead light are from Just Lights in Nashua (603) 578-9482 • www.justlights.com september/october 2017

Top: Designer June Trisciani created a French countryinspired kitchen, with custom cabinetry throughout, accented by glossy, counter-to-ceiling ceramic tile and simple window coverings. The angled lower counter (left) is homeowner Susan Bossi’s favorite work area in the kitchen.

Even Heather, the family’s French bulldog, enjoys the space (right).

Bottom: In the dining area are, from left, Susan and Maddie Bossi; June Trisciani of j. ellen Design in Manchester; and Don Bossi, holding Heather.

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5 continued from page 73 Top and bottom left: Custom cabinetry in the walk-in pantry includes vertical wine racks and glass-fronted doors.

Top right: The kitchen flows easily into the home’s other living spaces. The bar stools are from Ippolito’s Furniture in Meredith.

Lower right: A banquette built into the island extends the dining space.

Built-in bookshelves provide additional storage.

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Resources for the five kitchens

Advantage Construction & Painting Contractors (603) 767-6541

Annie Ballin & Company (603) 731-7480 • annieballin123@gmail.com Brown/Barry Carpentry (603) 643-2371

Crown Point Cabinetry (800) 999-4994 • www.crown-point.com D.D. Cook Builders (603) 436-1956 • www.ddcookbuilders.com

Fred E. Varney Company, Inc. (603) 569-3565 • www.kitchensnh.com Henhurst Interiors (603) 649-3100 • www.henhurst.com j. ellen Design (603) 502-7800 • june@jellendesign.com

Kemper Associates Architects (860) 409-7155 • www.kemperarch.com

K.P. Hood Construction (603) 455-8680 • www.kphoodconstruction.com Legacy Homes (603) 668-9696 • www.legacyhomesnh.com Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths, LLC (603) 964-2959 www.lindacloutier.com

Margery Thomas Mueller (516) 606-9611 • margerydi@gmail.com

Smith & Vansant Architects (802) 649-5515 • www.smithandvansant.com Vintage Kitchens (603) 224-2854 • www.vintagekitchens.com William F. Collins, AIA (631) 689-8450 • www.wfcaia.com Wysteria Design (603) 210-4515 www .nhhomemagazine.com

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A Forever House on the Pond

John and Marilyn Kenison traded their large, antique home in Milford for a smaller, new one designed just for them on the shores of Peterborough’s Cunningham Pond.

By Jenny Donelan | Photography by John W. Hession

Above: Traditional, lake-style looks combine with comfort and utility in a new, year-round home designed by Jay Purcell of JL Purcell Architects AIA in Peterborough.

Facing page: An attached deck is one of many areas of the home from which the homeowners can view Cunningham Pond.

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The kitchen has excellent pond and mountain views (left).

A center island maximizes kitchen work and dining space while leaving plenty of room for windows (facing page).

Their house today (they ended up replacing the older one on the site) is a 2,400-square-foot lake-style home with “1.5” bedrooms—a master bedroom on the second floor and a den that converts to a guest room on the first floor. Expansive windows on both floors afford views of the pond—a delight in every season. An elevator and other carefully considered design features ensure the Kenisons will be able to live in the house as long as possible.

Getting started The Kenisons hired Jay Purcell of JL Purcell Architects AIA in Peterborough as the architect for the project. He was assisted by Amanda Weglinksi from his office. Purcell had designed a home for Katrina and her husband Steve Lewers in Peterborough, and John and Marilyn liked his work.

Although Purcell, John and Marilyn briefly

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considered renovating the existing house on the site, they quickly decided that a new house would more closely meet their needs. John and Marilyn knew without question who they would hire as their builder: Michael Mannino of Milford, whom

Four years ago, John and Marilyn Kenison weren’t

they had known since he was nine. Mannino had

considering a move—even though they had been living

also previously made additions and renovations to

in the same house for fifty-three years and were at an

their home in Milford.

age when many people are thinking about retiring. John

Based on that project, John and Marilyn knew

was (and still is) practicing dentistry in Milford. And he

the best way to tackle their new home design: ex-

was regularly mowing the grass on the couple’s 165-acre

tensive planning. John and Marilyn enjoy sitting

property, where they enjoyed their roomy eighteenth-

down together and poring over plans, detail by

century Cape, one of the oldest houses in Milford.

detail. “We like to make all our changes on paper,”

But one day, their daughter (Peterborough-

John says. “That way, there are no surprises.”

based author Katrina Kenison) called to say she had found an ideal new location for her parents on Cunningham Pond in Peterborough. “I think you and Dad should move,” she told Marilyn.

Neither parent jumped immediately at the pro-

spect. Eventually, Katrina persuaded her mother to visit the site, where an older camp-style house stood with a view of the pond. Marilyn was sold.

Expansive windows on

both floors afford views of the pond—a delight in every season.

She told her husband, “Wait until you see this property.” Says John, laughing, “Then I knew it was trouble.” But as soon as he saw the spot, he loved it, too, and the couple began making plans to move.

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Facing page: A screened-in porch has room for dining and a daybed (rear left) for sleeping.

Left: The open-plan concept includes a connected living and dining area.

Below: A painting of Mount Monadnock by Peterborough artist Daniel Thibeault hangs over the fireplace in the living room.

Vertical views John and Marilyn had several goals for their new home. They wanted it to be easy to take care of, and they wanted to maximize the views and the potential for natural light. They also wanted an open-plan concept. A specific feature desired by Marilyn was a screen porch that she could sleep in. And perhaps the most important goal was that the home be one they could enjoy for a long time, with wheelchair-friendly features, including wide doorways as well as the ability to go straight from the garage into the house and easily onto the screened porch and deck.

“They were being very smart,” Purcell says, adding that John and Marilyn realized their Milford home was bigger than they needed, and they would be better served by a smaller, carefully designed and more practical home. “I call these ‘forever houses,’” Purcell says.

Here, Purcell, John and Marilyn got creative.

Although they had initially considered a onefloor house, they couldn’t make that idea fit the site, given the allowable footprint on the property. A two-story home allowed them to meet their space requirements as well as optimize the views from both the second-floor master suite and all the first floor spaces. Purcell suggested an elevator to make a two-story home as accessible as a onestory one.

John and Marilyn eventually found the right size and style of elevator from All-Ways Accessible in Concord. It enables stair-free access when needed between the ground floor and the master bedroom/bath on the second floor. Marilyn says while researching residential elevators, she learned they are becoming much more common—and affordable. Purcell notes that an elevator can even be more cost-effective than building a house with a bigger footprint to enable one-floor living.

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Above: The master bedroom has the best view of Cunningham Pond in the house.

Facing page: Both the master bedroom and upstairs hall contain smaller, separate spaces.

The master bedroom has a library alcove with a couch (top) and the hall, a work area (bottom).

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Another design imperative was plenty of windows. “It was paramount to respond to the beau-

“What I love about these windows,” Marilyn says, “is that you can see the sky and the water.”

tiful view of both Cunningham Pond and Pack

Last but not least, Purcell sought to create an

Monadnock beyond,” Purcell says. Here, the verti-

open-plan house with a cozy New England feel. He

cal plan came into play again. Water views often

did this by incorporating separate spaces—such as

mean wide bay windows. But for this house, with

alcoves and window seats—into larger areas. The

its relatively small footprint, Purcell incorporated

dining room and master bedroom have alcoves.

tall windows on the ground floor to create a “ver-

The living room has a window seat looking onto

tical” panorama. “This is also a way to make a

the lake. This kind of design makes it possible for

house that is small feel much larger with an open

two people to be the same room but in separate

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Architect Jay Purcell

sought to create an openplan house with a cozy New England feel.

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Teamwork

of the furniture is new—including comfortable

“A project like this really takes a lot of thought-

easy chairs in the living room that swivel toward

ful teamwork,” says Purcell. Brooks Post and Beam

the view of one’s choosing. In the living room, a

of Lyndeborough built the post-and-beam frame,

gas fireplace with a stone surround is topped by

and Mannino and subcontractors did the rest, in-

a picture of local landmark Mount Monadnock.

cluding drilling a large rock ledge at the site to

John and Marilyn are fond of local subjects and

allow a crawlspace under the house; there is no

artists, with the latter represented by Daniel Thi-

basement. “It all went quite smoothly,” says Mari-

beault and Sue Callihan, among others.

lyn, citing good coordination between Mannino and the team.

The bright white kitchen has a center island 4-paned windows over the sink. Dividing the

toward the pond, nestling comfortably into the

kitchen and dining room is a counter made out

landscape. “People say it looks like it’s always

of a slab from an old walnut tree outside John’s

been here,” Marilyn says, and this includes those

office in Milford.

A calm and easy interior

On the main floor—in addition to the living and dining area, kitchen, den/guest room, and foyer—there is a deck and a beautiful screened-in

Inside the house, the look is cozy but unclut-

porch that wraps around one side of the house.

tered—the work of Marilyn’s discerning eye for

John and Marilyn can dine outside there on fine

design. The palette is primarily neutrals, with

days. A daybed ensures that Marilyn can enjoy

off-white painted tongue-and-groove ceilings and

sleeping on the porch.

walls (milled by Mannino). Exposed wood beams

Upstairs, the master suite area has the best

create a coffered effect on the ceiling. The floors

water view in the house. There are no shades on

are birch downstairs and maple upstairs.

the windows facing the pond, and that’s how

It’s a fresh look for Marilyn. “The old house was oriental rugs and things that go with that look, such as primitives and antiques,” she says.

John and Marilyn like it. “We’re morning people,” Marilyn says.

She is particularly fond of the library alcove in

Although many items—including the dining

the master bedroom, one of Purcell’s spaces within

room table—came from the Milford house, some

a space. The master bathroom has a large shower

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Facing page: A palette of calming neutrals makes the master bathroom a soothing retreat.

and a view of the pond through a bank of five

The finished cedar-shingled house faces east

who have seen the house from the pond.

Above: An elevator (with the door open, left) makes it easy to travel between floors if either Kenison ever has trouble using the stairs. The elevator blends into the décor with its door closed (right).

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Top: Clean lines and natural materials—such as the flagstones in the ground (left), and the stone floor and woodwork in the foyer (right)—give the home a timeless, New England feel.

Above: The house nestles into the woods as if it has been there for years.

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(with tile from AD Ceramic Tile in Marlborough)

Boston—visits often with his family. The grand-

that can fit a wheelchair if needed, and a sit-down

children especially love kayaking and swimming

vanity space that was also a request from Marilyn.

on Cunningham Pond.

Natural landscaping

one year and find that they enjoy each season.

Chuck Simpson, of Simpson Landscape Compa-

In the summer, they hear children on the town

ny in Dublin, designed the landscaping, which

beach across the water—just far enough away that

included uncovering a portion of the rock ledge

the noise is pleasing. And they see canoers and

that now serves as an attractive, natural feature.

kayakers. In the winter, they see people ice fish-

He also built the stonework around the house.

ing, and recall—in particular—a day when they

Maude Odgers, of The Artful Gardener in Peterborough, planted some small perennial beds.

John and Marilyn have been in the house for

watched a lone figure dressed in black and wearing a red cap skating across the pond.

Going from 165 acres in Milford—where

Most of all, John and Marilyn love getting up

mowing was a two-hour job or longer with a fifty-

to see the sun rise over the pond. “The sunrise

inch riding tractor—to less than an acre in Peter-

is a big part of our day,” Marilyn says. They can

borough leaves John with a bit more time to do

see sunsets, too, through the reflection of the sky

other things.

over the pond. “Every day, it’s a different view,” John says.

Living the pond life John and Marilyn’s downsizing project has been a great success. “The house just fit us the minute we moved in,” Marilyn says. “Everything was just right.”

John agrees, adding, “There really was no second-guessing.”

Even though they loved their old house, the ease and comfort of a brand-new, well-insulated and simple home has been a nice change, Marilyn says. It’s also nice to be in the same town as Katrina and Steve. John and Marilyn’s son— John Kenison Jr., an attorney who lives in New www .nhhomemagazine.com

Members of the design team—from left, builders Brandon Salisbury and Michael Mannino; and Amanda Weglinski and Jay Purcell, of JL Purcell Architects AIA in Peterborough—toast the project’s completion with homeowners Marilyn and John Kenison (second from right and right).

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Resources

AD Ceramic Tile (603) 876-4689 • www.adceramictile.com All-Ways Accessible (800) 725-4387 • www.awalifts.com Brooks Post and Beam (603) 654-3210 www.brookspostandbeam.com

Sue Callihan (603) 547-7058 • www.suecallihan.com JL Purcell Architects AIA (603) 924-2100 www.jlpurcellarchitects.com

Michael Mannino (603) 801-7722 • mr1woodgod@gmail.com Simpson Landscape Company (603) 563-8229 www.simpsonlandscapeco.com

The Artful Gardener (603) 924-7451 • www.maudeodgers.com Daniel Thibeault danielthibeault@gmail.com Watson Painting (533) 533-3888

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inspiration

The dramatic appeal of the “his” master bath plays on rich, earth-toned tiles, mahogany wood trim and cabinetry; a soft palette of grays for walls and ceiling; and one outstanding ochre wall.

The Finishing Touch

W

bathrooms, but there they were,” Karen says.

siasm and respect for the style of the home.

Cynthia Shreve Interiors in Derry. “Cynthia

In 2015, their home and the team that made

knows how I think,” Karen says. “Randy and

last projects a

it happen was highlighted in a New Hampshire

I had some ideas about the bathrooms. Then,

Home feature, Updating a Classic ’80’s Home.

Cynthia took our ideas and went three steps

undertook.

list were two, large his-and-hers master bath-

Renovating his-

and-hers master bathrooms

was one of the Bedford couple

hen Randy and Karen Shaw purchased their house on its large compound in Bedford, they tack-

“We never thought we’d have such big Karen enlisted the help of her trusted

led its restoration and updating with enthu-

muse, interior designer Cynthia Shreve of

However, near the end of the Shaws’ punch

above what we imagined.”

After some discussion, the design goals

rooms that incorporated closet and dressing

were to create a feminine look for Karen

areas. With outdated fixtures, colors and

and a masculine look for Randy. The plan

cabinetry, the bathrooms looked worn out.

would use the existing features the couple

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The softness of the “hers” master bath is a visual tour de force from the mosaic rug to the creamy whites of the tile and woodwork, to the lavender ceiling.

A chandelier and two wall sconces add sparkle.

liked while keeping plumbing and lighting

painted white. As well, new cabinet doors

changes to a minimum.

were built and embellished with a motif common to all the custom doors in the

Her bathroom

house.

In Karen’s bath, a “wet” room that incorpo-

Denis Lamy, of Bristol Construction in

rates both the shower and bathtub replaced

Bedford, who worked on the house previous-

the old soaking tub and small, dark shower.

ly, was again called on to build the custom

A floor-to-ceiling glass wall created a light,

cabinetry. “It’s always a pleasure to work

airy space while a river rock “path” in soft

with Denis,” Shreve says. “We work well

green and natural shades of brown connect-

together, anticipating not only functional

ed the room visually. Now, it feels like a spa.

needs, but style goals as well.”

Shreve and Karen decided to keep the

For a luxurious, easy care “Carrera marble”

existing mirrored wall that is framed in

look, 3D-printed porcelain tile was used

mahogany trim, a design feature used

for the main part of the floor and shower.

throughout the house. The sink vanity

“Those tiles are a relatively new product

remained in the center of the room, but a

that have become very popular,” says Herb

new, larger vanity was designed, built and

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“Interior designer Cynthia Shreve took our ideas and went three steps above what we imagined,” says homeowner Karen Shaw.

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In addition, a Ming green marble floor mosaic was installed. A chandelier as well as two fabric and crystal wall sconces added feminine touches.

To keep the look soft, the ceiling was painted lavender.

His bathroom For Randy’s bath, the team used the mahogany trim and cabinetry in keeping with the rest of the home.

And again, the team used 3D-printed porcelain tile. The Goedecke team skillfully installed the earth-colored tile in a variety of sizes and color variations for both the floor and the shower.

“A professional installer is really worth it,” Shreve says. “They know how to lay out the best pattern for the room. A novice installer can end up with the room’s tile going from light to dark or with ‘random’

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trends and new products. A wall that made the large shower feel like a cave was removed. It was replaced with glass for more light and exposure to the tile detail work. Multiple showerheads were added to offer showering options.

A major addition to the bathroom was a sauna that replaced the tub area. Once the tub and surround were removed, Randy realized there was unutilized space. Randy, who acted as project manager on the job, decided to build a six-person sauna in its place. The transformation was consis-

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ceiling. A Caesarstone counter and Kohler sink in coordinating warm gray tones give the room a sleek, masculine look, and the adjacent redorange accent wall added a needed pop of color.

Shreve opted to paint the ceiling in this bathroom a soft gray to visually bring it down a bit. “When you have this kind of space, you really have to stretch yourself to come up with something fresh and great,” Shreve says. “This house was a joy to work with and so were the clients.”

“We love both rooms,” Karen says.

“And, I was surprised that it really makes sense to combine a bathroom with a dressing room.”

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Bristol Construction (603) 432-2589 www.bristolgc.com

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Jeffrey S. Roberts carves a mahogany ball-in-claw foot in his Unity studio. The foot is similar to the one seen on the bombĂŠ desk on the facing page.

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A Fresh Take on Traditional Style Earlier this year, New Hampshire Furniture Master Jeffrey S. Roberts received the Society of American Period Furniture Makers’ Cartouche Award, which brought national recognition to his work.

H

ard work eventually pays off, as

really attracted me was carving, and I

boxes with carvings on the tops, and

Jeffrey S. Roberts can attest. At

considered going to carving school in

would give those as gifts to family

age eighteen in 1980, he knew

Germany or at Rhode Island School

members and friends.

he’d found his calling to make fine fur-

of Design after North Bennet, but that

niture when he toured the North Bennet

would have been costly.

Street School in Boston, which trains

While I was in school, I worked in

NHH: Would you call your work

traditional in style?

students for careers in traditional trades.

a small shop in the basement of my

JSR: At North Bennet, you learn tradi-

“I was blown away with the carving and

mother’s home in Halifax, Massachu-

tional methods, but that doesn’t

joinery they were doing there,” he says.

setts. I’d practice by making jewelry

necessarily mean that what you’re

Fast forward to this year, when his efforts were recognized by the Society of American Period Furniture Makers.

Their coveted Cartouche Award for lifetime achievement is given to someone who has demonstrated a lifetime love for period furniture, shown a mastery of skills and techniques, and demonstrated devotion to advancing the craft and a willingness to help others learn.

“This award has gotten me more attention than I’ve ever had,” Roberts says.

New Hampshire Home [NHH]: How did you

discover your passion for making furniture?

Jeffrey S. Roberts (JSR): I knew I liked

working with my hands in high school, but wood shop didn’t interest me then.

Photography courtesy of BILL TRUSLOW

When I toured the North Bennet Street School, I discovered furniture making and knew that’s what I wanted to learn.

NHH: What did you learn there?

JSR: At North Bennet Street School, I

studied with Phil Lowe, Lance Patterson and George Fullerton, and got a solid foundation in joinery, design, carving and building techniques. What

Jeffrey S. Roberts made this Boston-style bombé desk this year for a client who saw a photo of one made in 1785 on Sotheby’s website and wanted a smaller version that would fit his space. Roberts’s piece features several hidden compartments inside.

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doing is reproduction work. I like working with clients to create new pieces that look like they could have been built in the eighteenth century, but are built to reflect a client’s design preferences or to fit in a certain place in their home.

I’ve had clients look at photos and ask if I can make that piece. One client saw a photo of a bombé desk on Sotheby’s website and asked me to design a smaller version of that piece that would work for their space. I really enjoy commissions like this.

NHH: What did you do when you

finished school?

JSR: North Bennet gave me a good start,

but the next twenty or so years of working alongside other furniture makers on Boston’s South Shore was a huge part of my learning experience. I built hundreds of pieces in period styles.

For this year’s Furniture Masters’ exhibit and auction, Jeffrey S. Roberts designed a mahogany sideboard that has traditional proportions but a contemporary look.

Its tapered legs have a simple, slightly curved line and small feet. The single central drawer is bowed, and has a carving of apple blossoms, a butterfly and a bee (see close-up at top). “This carving took me weeks to do,” Roberts says.

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3S Artspace 319 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth • www.furnituremasters.org NHH: What will you be showing at

NHH: What a feather in your cap to

this year’s auction?

have received the Cartouche Award—

JSR: This year, I’m building a ma-

congratulations!

hogany sideboard that’s more con-

JSR: Yes, it is, and thanks so much. I

temporary in design, with the front

received the award in February in

central drawer being a large area for a

Williamsburg, Virginia, and did a pre-

carving of apple blossoms, a bee and a

sentation for everyone at the banquet.

butterfly. It’s a major carving that took

This award is so significant because of

weeks to do.

the national profile it gives me, and I

It’s becoming more and more im-

hope it will help expand my reach. It’s

portant to me to carve scenes from

so gratifying to be acknowledged and

nature—close-ups of bugs, small

so nice to hear such positive feedback

animals and flowers. When I designed

in such a public way.

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this particular sideboard, my main goal was to create a piece that could showcase an intricate carving as the featured element. I plan to partner with a nature conservation organization to donate some of the proceeds from the sale of this piece at our annual auction and add another voice to the movement to protect wildlife.

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Garlic Fest

The twenty-second annual festival features everything from garlic ice cream to garlic jelly, pickled garlic, roasted garlic, garlic braids and, of course, plain garlic bulbs of every variety. Planting, braiding and cooking demonstrations are planned for aspiring gardeners and garlic growers. The festival also includes children’s activities, a beer and wine garden, and music. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

66 Colgate Heights in Bennington, Vermont www.bennington.com/garlicfest

New Hampshire Furniture Masters Events Birdseye View, by Roger Myers, is made from black limba, birdseye maple and ebony.

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The event features an open house and silent auction from 1 to 4:30 p.m., live auction at 5 p.m. and a dinner at 6 p.m.

The open house and silent and live auctions are free and open to the public; tickets for the dinner are available online.

The Gardens of Tasha Tudor and Her Family

3S Artspace at 319 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth • www.furnituremasters.org PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY of bill truslow

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Auburn Day

Celebrate the town of Auburn with the twenty-fifth annual duck race, Salmon Falls apple pie contest, Pretty Chicken contest and 5K Duckling Dash. Also featured are New Hampshire artisans, crafters and vendors; children’s activities; and food. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Historical Association and other local nonprofits. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.

Auburn Village (Hooksett Road) in Auburn www.auburnday.com

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John Paul Jones Fall Jubilee and Silent Auction

The party features live music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, as well as a silent auction with dining, lodging and theater packages, tickets to sporting events, and historic private tours.

5:30–8:30 p.m.

Discover Portsmouth • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • (603) 436-8433 www.portsmouthhistory.org

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Alternative Finishes for Clay and Plaster

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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is one of the several lighthouses open for tours on September 9.

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Maine Open Lighthouse Day

The John Paul Jones House will host the Fall Jubilee and Silent Auction.

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Furniture Masters 2017: Inspiration, Design, Technique

See new work by New Hampshire Furniture Masters. Opening reception September 21, 5–7 p.m.

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Marjorie Tudor—the daughter-in-law of Tasha Tudor, the renowned New England-based gardener, author, illustrator and artist—observed and participated with Tasha in the inception and development of many gardens over the years. Their work evolved into the Tasha Tudor and Family business, which was born one snowy March afternoon over a cup of tea while perusing a stack of garden catalogs. Marjorie offers a visual presentation and discussion on the Gardens of Tasha Tudor and her family. Light refreshments will be served. 7 p.m.

Admission is $5; members of the Nashua Garden Club are admitted free of charge.

First Baptist Church • 121 Manchester Street in Nashua • www.nashuagardenclub.com

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This popular annual event—sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation—offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about more than two dozen historic Maine lighthouses. www.lighthousefoundation.org/ maine-open-lighthouse-day

This workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced-level sculptors who do not have regular access to a kiln or a foundry, or would just like to discover some new techniques. Learn how to apply a variety of interesting finishes to clay and plaster, discover the world of cold cast patinas and transform your work using simple materials found around your home. Bring your own bisque ware, air-dried clay or plaster pieces to experiment on, or use blank samples provided by the instructor.

Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $80; $70 for Historic New England and New England Sculptors Association members.

Governor John Langdon House • 143 Pleasant Street in Portsmouth • (603) 436-3205 www.historicnewengland.org Sep tem b er 13

Preparing for Sea Level Rise in Maine

Ensuring the region’s resiliency to sea level rise requires a scientifically informed and engaged public, now and in the future. Explore the data behind sea level rise and models projecting its future impacts. Discuss how can we best prepare september/october 2017

our communities for resiliency. The evening will be led by Gayle Bowness, who has been working at Gulf of Maine Research Institute since 2005.

6–7:30 p.m.

Wells Reserve at Laudholm • 342 Laudholm Farm Road in Wells, Maine • (207) 646-1555 www.wellsreserve.org

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a “self guided tour” showcasing beautifully crafted homes.

OCTOBER 7-9th, 2017 • 10-4 Daily

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Living with Your Old House

Join old-house experts from Historic New England’s staff and others for a comprehensive look at living with an old house. Bring your photos and questions to get answers to help you maintain and preserve your house. Learn about repairing old windows, weatherization and energy efficiency techniques, and how to choose period-appropriate exterior paint colors.

Presented in partnership with the Preservation Education Institute/Historic Windsor, Inc. Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $30; $20 for Historic New England, Henry Sheldon Museum, and PEI/HWI members.

Windsor Welcome Center • 3 Railroad Row in Windsor, Vermont • (802) 989-4723 (617) 994-6678 • www.historicnewengland.org Sep tem b er 17 a n d O c to b er 29

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Each class includes an intro to mushrooming, a foray, light mushroom appetizers for lunch and a farm tour. Please wear hiking gear, and bring bug spray, a mushroom basket and bag lunch.

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is $40.

New Hampshire Mushroom Company 153 Gardner Hill Road in Tamworth (603) 323-0097 • www.nhmushrooms.com

coming in november/December New Hampshire Home Magazine’s PrOJECT YEArbOOk. A special advertising section showcasing builder’s, remodeler’s and designer’s favorite projects.

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Putting your Garden to Bed

Join Nursery Manager Sue Ellen Weed-Parkes to learn how to divide perennials and put your garden to bed in this hands-on workshop. Advance registration required. 1–3 p.m. Requested donation of $10.

The Fells • 456 Route 103A in Newbury (603) 763-4789 • www.thefells.org Sep tem b er 29

Monadnock Art’s Open Studio Tour Preview

See works created by more than fifty regional artists who will participate in the open studio tour on October 7, 8 and 9. Artists include painters, printmakers, potters, jewelers, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, woodworkers, glass makers and others.

The Sharon Arts Center Gallery • 30 Grove Street in Peterborough • (603) 836-2585 www.nhia.edu.campus-life/sharon-arts-center www .nhhomemagazine.com

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Fungi Foray for Beginners

Montshire Mushroom Club members Maynard Wheeler and Jill Montgomery present an introduction to fungi for beginners followed by a foray amid the rich Fells woodlands and ending with an identification session. Bring a basket and knife.

Advance registration required by September 28.

1–4 p.m. Admission is $10; $5 for Fells members.

The Fells • 456 Route 103A in Newbury • (603) 763-4789 www.thefells.org

George Marshall Store Gallery Exhibits In 1867, George Marshall purchased the John Hancock Warehouse and surrounding land on the York River in Maine. Next door, he built the George Marshall Store, where he sold general merchandise, wood, building materials and coal. The store remained in the Marshall family until 1954 when it was sold. In 1996, curator Mary P. Harding revived the gallery space with changing contemporary art exhibitions as well as occasional collaborative projects with the museum’s curator in which they blend historical themes and objects from the museum’s collections. Upcoming exhibits are: • Through October 1: Take Flight with invited New England artists and Joe Hemes • October 7 through November 12: Grant Drumheller, Courtney Sanborn, Donald Saaf and Julia Zanes

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Most Vermont craftspeople work in studios located in or close to their residences. The studio itself is enormously informative because visitors can see how the artist works: see the swatches that have not been chosen for the quilt, or the work that is experimental or not right for the gallery. www.vermontcrafts.com/links/open-fall.html O c to b er 7– 9

Monadnock Art’s Open Studio Tour

Visit artists’ studios in the towns of Chesham, Dublin, Hancock, Harrisville, Jaffrey, Marlborough, Peterborough and Sharon during the peak foliage season. Artists include painters, printmakers, potters, jewelers, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, woodworkers, glass makers and others. Studios are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and the tour is free. Visit the website to download the map. www.monadnockart.org O c to b er 7– 9

Parade of Homes

This self-guided tour, hosted by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association, showcases a variety of architectural styles and designs as well as innovative products and furnishings. 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. daily. www.lakesregionparadeofhomes.com O c to b er 13

The Earliest White Mountain Paintings: 1800–1850, Thomas Cole and Other Hudson River School Artists

Built with art drawn from private collections—allowing a glimpse into a relatively secret world of art that has not been seen before—this exhibit features and follows the journals, essays and sketches that led to Thomas Cole’s major works. While he is widely acknowledged as the founder of the famous Hudson River School of painting, Cole’s role and work in New Hampshire has not been examined in detail or displayed much before. The exhibit opens with remarks by P. Andrews McLane and a presentation by Bob Cottrell, which covers the early years of the nineteenth century, when climbing Mt. Chocorua and walking through Crawford Notch 110 | New Hampshire Home

Left: Illuminated sculpture by Joe Hermes. Right: Crossing the River by Donald Saaf.

Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; and by appointment.

140 Lindsay Road in York, Maine • (207) 351-1083 • www.georgemarshallstoregallery.com was considered a wilderness adventure for artists who explored this newly opened White Mountain frontier. Focus will be given to the earliest and relatively unknown landscape paintings that established the basis for America’s first major art movement, which in the mid-1800s became known as the Hudson River School. The opening presentation will have time for questions. 7 p.m.

Jackson Historical Society • 23 Black Mountain Road in Jackson • (603) 383-4060 www.jacksonhistory.org

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Herbal Remedies for Pain Relief

Tenth Annual Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival

The flagship food, wine and drink festival of Martha’s Vineyard stays rooted in the island’s rich tradition of farming and fishing, inviting visitors to meet local culinary talent, as well as the farmers, fishermen, oyster producers and artisans they work with—adding guest chefs and vintners from around the world for a unique-tothe-island celebration. www.mvfoodandwine.com

New Hampshire Pastel Society Show

Presented by, the Academy Gallery, this show features colorful works by juried artists vying for more than $5,000 in prizes. Through November 25.

Discover Portsmouth • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • (603) 436-8433 www.portsmouthhistory.org www.pastelsocietynh.com O c to b er 24

Herbalist and author Stephanie Tourles discusses soothing herbal remedies that will help ease backache, arthritis, headaches and sore stiff muscles.

She highlights fifteen herbs from her best-selling book, Hands-On Health Remedies. Learn how these aromatic, topically-applied herbal remedies are made and used. This is the final program in the 2017 Herb Society of America NorthEast Seacoast Unit Lecture Series co-sponsored by Strawbery Banke Museum. Pre-registration is required. 7–8 p.m. Admission is $9; $7 for Strawbery Banke and Herb Society members.

Strawbery Banke • 14 Hancock Street in Portsmouth (603) 433-1100 • www.strawberybanke.org september/october 2017

Photography courtesy of george marshall store gallery

Vermont Open Studios

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guided tour features the rarely told stories of women navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth. Among those women are Rosary Cooper, an African American woman who operated a twenty-ton crane at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during World War II; Dorothy Vaughan, the city’s ninety-nine-year old librarian who sparked a preservation revolution; and Ona Judge, who was enslaved by George and Martha Washington but escaped to relative freedom in Portsmouth.

Discover Portsmouth • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • (603) 436-8433 www.portsmouthhistory.org

Walking Tours of Portsmouth

Seacoast Sculpture, from Material to Masterwork

Introduction to New England Furniture

Explore New England furniture at this in-depth series. Historic New England Senior Curator Nancy Carlisle introduces furniture made and used in New England from the seventeenth to the midnineteenth century. Learn about regional variations in style, changing shop practices, consumer patterns, craftsmanship, and technology. Examine original pieces from Historic New England’s extensive collection up close. The course concludes with a tour of the collections storage area. 2–4 p.m.

Wednesdays, from October 4 through November 1.

Admission is $75; $50 for Historic New England members and students.

151 Essex Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts (617) 994-5959 • www.historicnewengland.org

This exhibit focuses on works by three renowned local artists in three different media—ceramics

by Jane Kaufmann, metal sculpture by Sumner Winebaum and woodworks by Michael Stasiuk.

The companion exhibition in the balcony features the works of two dozen ceramic sculptors, all members of the New Hampshire Potters Guild.

On view through October 1.

Discover Portsmouth • 10 Middle Street in Portsmouth • (603) 436-8433 www.portsmouthhistory.org

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Dream Kitchens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 105

Pella Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Apple Wood Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 106

Eck MacNeely Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Ponders Hollow Custom Moulding & Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 106

Portsmouth Historical Society offers walking tours through October. In addition to the available Daily Tour and the Portsmouth History & Homes Tour, local historian Richard M. Candee, author of Building Portsmouth, guides Historic Preservation Tour.

Featured Historic Preservation Tours include: • September 2: Victorian West End • September 16: Industrial Portsmouth • October 14: Piscataqua Waterfront Also new this season is Portsmouth Women. This

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Advertisers’ index 3W Design, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 105 Art 3 Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Eport Wood Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Artistic Tile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Ethan Allen Home Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

PRG Rugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

B & G Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 105

Ferguson Plumbing Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rockingham Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Baron’s Major Brands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Frank Webb Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Rolling Green Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Bedford Village Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Fred E. Varney Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 105

Rumford Stone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Belknap Landscape Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Hayward & Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Runtal Radiators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Belletetes Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Jancewicz & Son. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Seasonal Specialty Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Bonin Architects & Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Boston Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 California Closets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Capital Well Clean Water Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 106

Liberty Hill Construction, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Lighting by the Sea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 104 Linda Cloutier Kitchens & Baths. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,105 Little River Oriental Rugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Simpson Landscape Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Soake Pools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Southwick Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Standard of New England, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 105

Cedar Mill Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

McGray & Nichols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Christopher P. Williams, Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover

NH Furniture Masters Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Company C, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

NH Home Design Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Creative Ventures Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Northcape Design-Build. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Crown Point Cabinetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, back cover

Not Just Kitchens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Vacation Resorts International/Trading Places. . . 91

CRT Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Our Town Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Vintage Kitchens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Derek Marshall Sculptural Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Parade of Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

White House Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 104

DeStefano Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover

Peabody & Smith Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Winchendon Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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McLaughlin Transportation Systems, Inc.. . . . . . 104

Tailored Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 The Carriage Shed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 TMS Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Triad Associates, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Ten Things Your Kitchen Could Use My kitchen at Black Trumpet—and my home kitchen for

5. Mandoline. You may be thinking of the musical instru-

that matter—is pretty spartan. By modern industry standards,

ment, but both Japanese (sharp and portable) and French

we don’t have a lot of the cool playthings—immersion circula-

(sharp and durable) mandolines play active roles in cutting

tors, combi ovens, tilt skillets, blast chillers, PacoJet ice cream

vegetables into even slices, and shapes as well as ensuring

makers—that make a commercial kitchen out-of-reach for the

that the restaurant’s workers’ compensation policies are not

home cook. We basically have a range; two standard, gas-fired

put to the test.

6. Industrial plastic wrap. As

ovens; a large butcher block bench;

an eco-warrior who takes great

and, well, that’s about it.

If, in today’s flourishing restau-

pride in minimizing food waste

rant world, Black Trumpet stands

and my kitchen’s impact on the

out, it should be for its ability to

environment, I am mildly morti-

do a lot with very little. And here

fied to confess dependence on the

I stumble on the greatest asset any

old-school industrial plastic wrap.

home cook can have—whether it is

Brands you find in the grocery

a parent scrambling through cup-

store do a fair job, at best, of cling-

board and fridge for school lunch,

ing to food and the containers

or a dinner party home chef having

that house it.

to make a knowledgeable substitu-

7. Clarified butter. Our secret

tion for asofoetida. Adaptability is

ingredient is in almost everything

the key to success.

that we sauté or roast. Every morn-

Some of the items listed here are

ing, we clarify a few pounds of

equipment, and some may be hard to find. Most of them are

butter by heating it slowly and skimming off the milk sludge

not especially expensive. Others are ingredients chefs like to

that forms on the surface. Then, we strain the butter and add

consider rabbits in the proverbial toque that get turned into

pure olive oil to mitigate the intensity. The result has a good smoke point and gives a vaguely nutty, rich flavor to food that

pure culinary magic.

1. Gas. There’s a reason the old salt “Now you’re cooking

cooks in it.

with gas” was invented. There is simply no substitute for the

8. Hood ventilation system. Yes, home kitchens have fans

controlled flames and high BTUs (British thermal units) that

that blow hot stovetop air and aromas around, but they are

bring a proper pan to high, even heat in a jiffy.

missing the UL-certified, high-powered suction that forcibly

2. Strainers. We use the following porous devices to great effect: chinois, tamis, china cap, double mesh strainer,

removes unwanted smoke, grease, heat and smells that can turn a dinner party into a fire drill.

colander, spider, drop basket, cheesecloth, slotted spoon.

9. French carbon steel pans. These pricy, forged-steel gems

Depending on the desired effect, each of these basic tools

last forever, conduct heat instantly, and provide a better

possesses its own variety of talents for removing unwanted

nonstick cooking surface than Teflon or just about any other

textures or liquids from soups, sauces, cheeses, purées, etc.

material. High-quality woks serve the same purpose and allow

3. Shallots. Neither onion nor garlic, and hardly a hybrid

for a higher volume when needed.

of the two, this ancient member of the allium family has too

10. Stocks. In my recent book, Black Trumpet: A Chef’s Journey

many applications to cite here, but they all add a je ne sais quoi

Through Eight New England Seasons, I dedicate a whole section

to everything they touch. Vinaigrettes, soups and sauces can

to making stocks. They are the backbone of so much good

be transformed when this one ingredient comes into play.

food, everyone should have quarts in their fridge or freezer at

4. VitaMix. You have a blender. We have a VitaMix. They serve the same purpose, but the VitaMix does it better, turning

all times. Dinner can be zero to sixty in no time flat with the turbo boost a homemade stock can offer.

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everything into creamy, silky and smooth purées.

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