tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76093557709041323972012-02-16T17:47:57.843-05:00Here you will find truthful tales from an artistic, earth-loving, soul-searching, traveling foodie. As I find myself in this ever changing world, you will accompany me on the journey. I hope to make my mark by doing good for those who deserve it and having fun along the way! It is the path less taken, an adventure with no limits, and a life I intend to live. Follow me as I provide you a new "Peace" of Truth each day!Dreamer14http://www.blogger.com/profile/15602162747484178596noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609355770904132397.post-31795046359985259012011-09-14T16:22:00.003-04:002011-09-14T16:31:55.754-04:00

July 21st, 2011 Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the good things in life. In this busy world, work seems to overspill into personal time and we all need to remember to save time for ourselves and our families. Money isn’t everything and balance is key! It’s time to get out and do those things on your FUN “To-Do” list that you have been meaning to get to! If you are looking for a

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All I can say today is that I hope you all will go visit these sites: www.foodincmovie.com and http://www.hulu.com/watch/158468/fuel. I encourage you to explore, read, watch the movies and totally understand what this world has come to. A veil has been pulled over everyone's eyes, and it's time to take a stand and change this world for the better. Gandhi said "If the people lead, leaders will

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When you think of drinking a great Margarita with a fresh fish taco, don’t you picture yourself on a white sandy beach, with festive music, and the bright colors of Latin America surrounding you? Well think again! The Spanish food trend has flown up the coast and landed in seacoast towns like Portsmouth, NH and the crowds are lovin’ it! But don’t worry we’ve got beaches here too; they may be a

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Portsmouth, the seacoast town in which I live, is a beautiful place to reside year round. I was just reminded of my love for the city as I was downtown buying some gourmet coffee last night. The cafe was filled with people enjoying warm cups of coffee, and the air was filled with rich aromas. As I left, I saw a man on the corner, with a large telescope. He offered to let me see Jupiter, and

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It's always nice to get out in the sunshine and enjoy nature in the fall. The cool crisp air and crunchy, toasted leaves under your feet enliven the senses. A great place to go to take in the beauty of our earth is the Great Bay Refuge in Newington, NH. It's located near Pease, and seems to be a fairly unknown of spot. The trails start near an old weapons storage base and branch out in two

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All of a sudden, it is fall in New England! Our rainy summer slipped by so fast that fall seemed to come early to us all. Though it is cooler now, autumn is a great time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature. We live in one of the best places in the world to view foliage, and visiters come from all over to witness the painted leaves of our hillsides. I love this season for many

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of "Woodstock"- the pivotal concert of the summer of '69 that took the world by storm. It took place on a remote farm in upstate New York, and nobody knew that it would turn into such a huge historic event. Originally you needed tickets to get in, but when the gates were crushed by crowds of fans, it became a free concert to all! Thousands made the journey,

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As a chef, I get joy out of coming up with creative ways to combine fresh produce and ingredients to make delicious meals. It's a great feeling when you are able to utilize leftovers, turn over product and do your job well. I hope all families at home think this way as well, because it saves you money and it's smart! I also like it when I can please people with my cooking, and support local

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So I'm sure you've heard it before, but unless you have experienced first hand the frustration of the car buying process, then you have no idea how bad these car salesmen can be! I have been searching for a new car this past week because I wanted to do the "Cash for Clunkers" deal, like many Americans, before the money runs out. With a deadline, car buying became more stressful. My father and

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Isn't love grand? "How would you rate love on a scale of 1-10?", my boyfriend asked me after we left one of my best friend's wedding this weekend. "20", I responded! You can't help but absorb the happy feelings of a wedding when you see two people promise to love each other for the rest of their lives. It is the most selfless act you can perform, and it changes your life. When the groom burst

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This past weekend my family threw our grandparents a surprise party for their 55th wedding anniversary! It was like a reunion of sorts, and a celebration of the family they created over the years. Being together for over half your lives is a huge feat, and the children & grandchildren that are a result of it are an even bigger accomplishment! We ate a nice catered meal, watched a slide show

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Now that the sun has decided to shine for us, summer can actually begin! My friends and I kicked it off with a fire on Rye Beach this past weekend! It's the perfect way to enjoy the ocean at night. Everyone always thinks of the beach as a daytime destination, but you must remember it's evening beauty. In order to do this, you must get a permit from the Rye Fire Department, on the day you plan

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Hey there fellow Americans!!! Independence Day is fast approaching, so I wanted to make sure you were aware of the events going on this weekend. I plan on taking a harbor cruise Friday afternoon and going out on the town afterwards. You can take advantage of this boat trip at portsmouthharbor.com. Fireworks start at 9:15 at the South Mill Pond, so make sure you find parking and a spot to watch,

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It has been a very rainy month here on New Hampshire's seacoast, but we must remember that we were fortunate. We did not experience the destructive tornadoes that plagued the midwest throughout the past couple weeks. Besides, when it's crummy outside, it urges us to come up with more creative things to do! I suggest picking up a hobby. Mine is photography! You can paint art for your walls or to

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Yesterday I watched a movie called Revolutionary Road. It is a film based in the 1950's, which tells the story of a young couple that settles down, buys a house, has kids and starts living the cookie cutter suburban lifestyle that America is known for. They experience a mid-life crisis and feel the urge to drop everything, move to Paris and escape from the "hopeless emptiness" that life has

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Hey folks! Summer is here, so it's time to scope out concerts, festivals & events for the summer. Weekends tend to fill up fast with plans, between these types of entertainment, family gatherings, weddings, parties, get-aways and vacations. I like to look up things to do on local sites like portsmouthnh.com and seacoastnh.com to browse the calendars of events and note any upcoming things that I

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This past week, my boyfriend and I were trying to decide where to go out to eat. After a memorial day weekend of grilling and bonfires, we didn't feel like cooking dinner ourselves, so we headed over to Olive Garden. This restaurant was chosen for a couple reasons- We love Italian food & I had only been to it once! As we walked in the door, we were seated immediately, bypassing a larger group

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As times get tough this summer, long distance vacations take a back seat, and we must look more closely at our hometown for more affordable entertainment. In fact, it is a destination in and of itself, and a pretty high ranking one at that! Portsmouth is an art-loving, coastal New England town, complete with a beautiful downtown area, full of restaurants and original shops. There are so many

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It's amazing how the click of a button can bring so much joy to one's life. No, I'm not talking about channel surfing or texting, you lazy bones! I'm talking about what you should be doing---going outside and taking pictures! This is a great hobby, that can easily be made into a career. Whether you have a nice small digital camera, or a big fancy DSLR, as long as you have an eye for art, you

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It's Saturday May 2nd, and the Portsmouth Farmers Market has officially begun! It takes place from 8-1:00, at the Town Hall parking lot, every Saturday until the fall. I was excited to see what they had so early in the season, and this is what I found... There were lots of potted herbs, various potpourris, honeycomb, eggs, fresh greens, homemade yogurt, maple syrup, local wines, farm fresh

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Since it was 80 degrees this weekend, I decided to get out and enjoy the sunshine, much like the rest of the population. Durham, NH was hosting something called Solarfest, and I thought it sounded like a fun idea.... A small business out of Northwood used solar power to create electricity for bands to play music! What a fantastic way to harness energy and utilize it in a way that's fun!!!

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Happy Earth Day my friends!!! :) As the raindrops sprinkle my face, I look around and see all the life it is creating. The grass is lush now and the Earth is happy. So share the love today and help mother Earth out any way you can! There are so many ways you can do this. When you put your mind to it, you can always figure out a way to be a more environmentally conscious person. For

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This weekend I decided to explore Maine's southern coastline. It is so nearby, and often we forget to spend a little time "stay-cationing" to experience the attractions around us. It's nice to sit back and look at your portion of the world, and realize why tourists travel to it as a destination! I am lucky that my cousin lives in South Portland, because it was a great place to start exploring

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The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, and the grass is starting to turn green again! It's Spring my friends! I wonder if it really is spring-time, since on Easter weekend it snowed in the northern half of the state! That's New Hampshire for you I guess! Down here on the seacoast the weather is starting to be a steady 60 degrees during the day, and it feels great! That means, it's time to

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On a drizzly Friday evening, my boyfriend and I giggled as we dodged rain drops & jumped puddles. We made our way down towards the water's edge and entered the door to The Wellington Room. As we walked into the small, cozy dining room we were warmly greeted by Karen, our waitress/hostess. She kindly took our wet coats and seated us by the window. The view was fantastic! The sparkling Pisquataqua

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As you may recall, I recommended followers to go to the Music Hall in Portsmouth on Saturday night, for the RPM Music Listening Party. If you didn't go this year, go next year, and if you haven't been to this theater yet, GO! Here's a little bit about my experience there... As I walked through the door, I immediately felt uplifted and amazed by the dazzling lobby. In utter awe, my eyes

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It’s Saturday morning in Portsmouth. You sip your coffee and wonder what you could do this weekend that would be fun and inexpensive. I’ve got the solution! It’s time to go check out New Hampshire’s largest brewery: Red Hook! A couple weekends ago my boyfriend and I went over towards Pease to see this local brewery. They have tours every hour, on the hour from 12-4pm on Friday and Saturday,

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Todays "Peace" of Truth: I hope you all know that it is Restaurant Week in downtown Portsmouth. This means that tons of restaurants are offering three course menus at discounted prices. Lunch will only cost you about $16, and dinner- $30...(this doesn't include a tip of course). So go dine in some of the best places on the seacoast, and enjoy yourself! I recommend Pesce Blue for not only

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This blog is in the works, but it will eventually detail things to do on the New England Seacoast. The focus will be on Portsmouth & surrounding towns, Southeastern Maine & even the Greater Boston Area. I will be helping tourists and locals to come up with fun days to spend with friends and families including but not limited to: Places to Visit, Activities to Do, Restaurants to Dine at, and

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