Thnaksgiving Bootcamp- Culinary Retreat

Wakefield Inn - NH

Wakefield, August 8, 2010--   Ever wish you could be 'Top Chef'? The Wakefield Inn offers hands-on cooking retreats during the Fall and Winter Season, such as 'Thanksgiving Boot Camp".  Accomplished chef Janel Martin teaches how to prepare local foods using the French traditions with the addition of modern American flair.  Guests will learn to master the concepts of fine cuisine in a stress free and fun environment.

Master the difference between such techniques as braising, broiling and grilling, and even find out which way is the best for cooking different cuts of meat. Chef Janel covers all the bases in these NH cooking lessons, and teaches  how to put together all the elements of a fine, gourmet meal, from salad dressing and sauces, to succulent vegetables, to the homemade breads that accompany the cuisine. And what would French cuisine be without rich cheeses and wine pairings? Rest assured - they'll be covered in the NH culinary retreat, as well.  More...

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Unveils A "Rock Solid" Finish Line

LOUDON, N.H. (August 11, 2010) – Indianapolis Motor Speedway has the “Yard of Bricks,” Augusta has the “Amen Corner,” and of course, Boston’s own Fenway Park has the mighty “Green Monster.” Now, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will have the same iconic item that every fan will remember.

This September, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars will have to pass “The Granite Stripe” at the start-finish line.

Swenson Granite, located in Concord, is creating a brand-new start/finish line on “The Magic Mile.” A six-inch-thick, two-foot-wide by 65-foot strip of Concord Gray colored granite will grace each race start and welcome home each winner. More...