Amid the nearly infinite realm of breakfast foods, my fondness for oatmeal runs deep. It’s the underdog champion of early morning eats. Beloved and disregarded in equal measure, the humble porridge is undergoing a renaissance, with cafes airlifting the breakfast staple to new heights. Finding some of the best oats in the state requires some…
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The Sassy Biscuit Gives Oatmeal the Respect it Deserves
Is there a more innocuous yet divisive food in the breakfast realm than oatmeal? For every enthusiastic consumer, there’s a hardened detractor. It’s all contingent on where you fall on the breakfast food spectrum. Are you washing traces of bacon grease and egg yolk or bits of shredded wheat and bluberry remnants off of your…
Elephantine Bakery Has a Way with Poached Eggs
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think “superfood”? Due to the current epidemic of using this word, it was most likely something green. Kale? Avocado? Matcha? They’re all subject to this labeling, which that has no regulation whatsoever. One everyday household item that actually deserves this distinction is the humble egg;…
Closing Out the Summer with an Exceptional BLT
One of the tragedies of summer’s annual departure is the coinciding end of tomato season. Come September, we see the very last tomato-centric restaurant specials, from bright heirloom caprese salads to crisp tomato toasts to bright red tomato tarts. Although these trendy uses have earned their popularity, an even better way to make those high-class…
Is This the Best Egg Sandwich in NH?
It’s no secret that New Hampshire is home to numerous quaint, community-driven towns. Consequently, most long-time residents have at least one small business that they would recommend to anybody. Whether it’s a mechanic, boutique, bakery, or cafe, these local operations are bastions of friendly service and quality products. Exactly one year ago, I interviewed Marc…
Twinkies Cereal: Is It Worth Eating?
Among the many consequences of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic are excess spare time and loneliness due to the lack of social stimulation. This is a difficult time for many people, all of whom are searching for comfort. There are a variety ways to find comfort amid this agonizing time; you can learn a craft, catch…
Umami Celebrates the Weekend with a Funky Sunday Brunch
I have a special place in my heart for Umami, a distinctive farm-centric restaurant named after that elusive fifth flavor. My admiration for their burgers, hand-cut tempura fries and authentic 19th century farmhouse atmosphere runs deep, and after almost four years of business in the striking town of Northwood, an area with fewer than 150…
The Broken Yolk Grill Serves Up Bold Breakfasts and Lively Libations
For years, 116 Bridge Street in Pelham was occupied by Alicia’s diner, a cozy, no-frills breakfast spot that won over the hearts and stomachs of countless locals and hunger-stricken folks passing through the state line. The diner’s closing, while unfortunate for its many regulars, led to a series of modern renovations with the intent of…
Scrapple on the Beach: Great Food and Scenery Collide at Native Kitchen and Coffee
About two summers ago, I landed an internship at the Wentworth by the Sea, a Marriott hotel perched on what is arguably the most gorgeous piece of real estate in New Hampshire. I was a lucky guy. The scenery leading up to the establishment was breathtaking. Crystal-blue water, commanding boats and a first-rate golf course…
Troy’s Fresh Kitchen and Juice Bar Redefines Healthy Eating
Health-conscious eateries are becoming increasingly accepted across New Hampshire, with locally-owned juice bars and vegetarian cafes offering creative alternatives to the rabbit food that all too many of us still envision at the thought of meatless meals. There’s now a new kid on the block; his name is Troy. The seemingly prodigious influx of vegetarians…