Tag Archives: Maple Syrup

Maple Weekend

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

March 25th and 26th is Maple Weekend in New Hampshire. 🍁 There will be over 100 sugar houses open across the state. Our favorite sugar shack stop is definitely in Alexandria. Of course, we’re partial because we know and love the hard-working … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Future

Posted on April 8, 2016 by

Interesting photo challenge for someone in the third chapter of a three chapter book.😀 But, there is not end to the list of things I’m looking forward to including a couple of trips, gardening season, more good eats and drinks, summer camping, … Continue reading →

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Sugar Shack

Posted on March 7, 2016 by

Can you smell it? It’s sweet. It’s a beautiful amber color. It’s New Hampshire Maple Syrup being made all across the state. Last week, we spent a day enjoying a front row seat at our friends’ Sugar Shack in Alexandria while … Continue reading →

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Flower Show

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

Our local nursery, Wentworth Greenhouse, sponsored an Exotic Flower Show over the weekend. A fellow MG and I went Saturday afternoon. There were beautiful Orchids on display along with exotic animals. I don’t have any orchids, but I certainly do appreciate their … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors – Sugar Hill

Posted on June 25, 2015 by

Sugar Hill, New Hampshire, is a beautiful small town with a population of less than 600. Its name came from the area having a large grove of sugar maples. In the late 1800’s, with its tremendous views of the White Mountains, … Continue reading →

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How sweet it is

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

It’s sugaring season here in New Hampshire. You can smell the wood burning outside and once you enter the Sugar Shack there is that wonderful fragrance of maple syrup in the air. For a nature lover, it is a real thrill … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Posted on March 20, 2015 by

Fresh is pure New Hampshire maple syrup made by our friends from sap they collected the evening before. If you’re interested in sugaring, check back on Monday when I’ll post more photos from our trip up north to their sugar shack. … Continue reading →

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Dear friends

Posted on December 22, 2014 by

Happy Christmas week! This is a week when you can reflect upon your many blessings both past and present. From my past, I received a letter, a real letter, from a dear friend in the midwest. Are you old enough to … Continue reading →

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Hand-made gifts

Posted on January 6, 2014 by

After a cross-country move and living without things for almost a year, we stopped buying stuff at Christmas for immediate adult family members.  If it isn’t needed, wanted, or can’t be used, it just doesn’t find its way under the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

If you would like to share our daily adventures Like our Facebook Page, and if hand made fabric coiled baskets cause your pulse to quicken visit our 1840 Farm mercantile store. From our Farm Family to yours, have a safe … Continue reading →

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