Tag Archives: NH

New Hampshire: Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on 2 May, 2008 by Janice Brown

The following ancient cake recipes were gleaned from old New Hampshire newspapers:

BLACK CAKE: Three pounds of butter and three … Continue reading →

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Photograph: Madison Boulder

Posted on 1 May, 2008 by Janice Brown

See the story about Madison Boulder.

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Northwood New Hampshire Teacher and Attorney, Ella Louise Knowles (1860-1911)

Posted on 30 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

Ella Louise Knowles, daughter of David and Louise (Bigelow) Knowles was born 14 Aug 1860 in Northwood, New Hampshire.

She … Continue reading →

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What Runs In The Family, Stays in The Family

Posted on 12 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

I'm on a quest to discover the traits that run in my family, and to write about some of the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Missing Holiday: Fast Day

Posted on 6 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

Back in 1991 the New Hampshire Legislature abolished a New Hampshire holiday that had been celebrated for 310 years

In … Continue reading →

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