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Welcome Chef Kevin Long to Complete New England

The warmer weather has arrived in New England and we all have thoughts of vacations and BBQ with special friends. And our blog welcomes a special friend this summer…
Chef Kevin Long.
Kevin Long is highly regarded as one of the Boston area’s most promising young chefs, and all this summer he’ll be providing you with tips [...]

Cliff Calderwood | June 9th, 2009 | Continued

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Announcing our New England Vacation and Getaways Video

After months of planning and long hours of production we have produced our first video about New England vacations and Getaways. It showcases the coast, lakes and mountains of the region, along with attractions, lodging, and wildlife scenes.
Our goal was to focus on the variety of the region and the many types of vacations and [...]

Cliff Calderwood | May 1st, 2009 | Continued

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Exploring New England - A New Resource for Visitors

I wanted to let you know about a new resource for people who love Exploring New England. Its got an online magazine format and includes 4 or 5 in-depth articles in each edition.
You have to be a subscriber to New England Times Publishing list to receive it regularly, but as becoming a subscriber is free [...]

Cliff Calderwood | April 16th, 2008 | Continued

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7 New England Museums to Experience

New England Living Museums are special destinations depicting times and a way of life from America’s past.
It’s an opportunity for current generations to experience what it was like at different moments and locations in America’s history.
These are not your average city museum with neat rows of glass enclosed artifacts.
The living museums of New England [...]

Cliff Calderwood | March 14th, 2008 | Continued

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Free Things to Do in Boston

I don’t know about you but I’m always on the lookout for things to do with my family at the weekend. I especially like things to do in Boston because we live close by and I can get in and out quickly - but my absolute favorite is finding free things to do in Boston.
I [...]

Cliff Calderwood | February 20th, 2008 | Continued

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About this Site

This is a blog that covers news, events, destinations and attractions in New England. You’ll find articles about what is going on in the region today and upcoming activities so you can plan weekend visits or trips. You’ll find a broad selection of activities and news covered by this blog as we cover the whole [...]

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Chef Kevin Long Summer BBQ Tip Number 4

Here is Chef Kevin Long fourth Summer BBQ tip…
BBQ Tip #4:
Chef Long’s summer marinade:
Combine 3 oz. of Dijon Mustard, 1 oz. extra virgin olive oil. 1 lemon, a crumble of fresh or dry lavender and a pinch of crushed chili flake.
You can find Chef Long BBQ #1 here and Chef Long BBQ #2 here [...]

3Jul2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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Chef Kevin Long Summer BBQ Tip Number 3

Here is Chef Kevin Long third Summer BBQ tip…
BBQ Tip #3:
Chef Long’s recipe for a quick and easy brine for pork, beef, or chicken.
Brining the meat  24–48 hours in advance will ensure it cooks as plump and juicy as possible
Combine 4oz natural sugar, 3oz of Kosher Salt, 1 [...]

26Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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Mount Washington Hotel Resort – A Salute to Freedom!

The Mount Washington Hotel Resort is hosting a jam-packed big activities weekend to celebrate the nation’s birthday July 3-5, 2009. Here’s what to expect.
If a weekend of activities including tennis, fun runs, chalk drawing, military dramatizations, riveting storytelling and lectures, with evening movies and musical performances in the scenic beauty of the White Mountains, then [...]

24Jun2009 | yankeetraveler | 0 comments | Continued
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Chef Kevin Long Summer BBQ Tip Number 2

Here is Chef Kevin Long second Summer BBQ  tip…
BBQ Tip #2:
Brazilian Trick: Re-season the food with salt and pepper while grilling to ensure that the flavor is not lost in the grilling process.
You can find Chef Long BBQ #1 here.
Chef Kevin Long is Executive Chef of Shrine Restaurant, Lounge and Nightclub at MGM Foxwoods.
Next BBQ [...]

19Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 4 comments | Continued
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Hancock Shaker Village Announces Summer and Fall Events

The Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts has released its event schedule for 2009, and as always it has an ambitious program for the summer and fall. Here is just a selection of events scheduled for this year.
The season at Hancock Shaker Village runs from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, October 18, 2009. Situated on [...]

16Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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2009 Guide to Summer Vacation Baseball Fun in New England

New England is known for its love affair with sports, and the summer months puts the spotlight on baseball in the region. Whether you’re talking Major or Minor League, professional baseball is usually within striking distance wherever you visit for a New England Vacation.
While visitors on a Boston Vacation will want to check out a [...]

4Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
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A Custom Wooden Birdhouse Business - Uniquely New England

New England Birdhouse specializes in custom birdhouses and each masterpiece wooden birdhouse is built with quality craftsmanship using the finest materials.
The idea for New England Birdhouse began in 2001 with the creation of a wooden birdhouse replica of Bill Askenburg’s colonial home as an anniversary present to his wife. Soon custom birdhouses were built for [...]

28May2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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The Connecticut Wine Trail – A New England Style Winery Tour

In May of 2008 we wrote about the Coastal Wine Trail of Southeastern New England and we were reminded by a few readers about the Connecticut Wine Trail just further along the coast. Today I’ll make amends by covering this wonderful way of seeing Connecticut if you’re a wine lover - and I am!
Commercial vineyards [...]

20May2009 | yankeetraveler | 3 comments | Continued
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New England Vacation Planning – Answers to Common Questions

Over the years I’ve answered a number of questions from people planning to visit New England for a vacation.
The region is rich in both history and scenic beauty and when people start to plan their own vacation they quickly become overwhelmed and seek out guidance and help. Unfortunately most web sites confuse people even more [...]

15May2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued
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Vermont Justices and Judges: Are They Legally on the Bench?

Upsetting the Vermont Justice system Applecart

11May2009 | James T Hyde | 0 comments | Continued
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20 Nature Walks in Metro-West Boston Area

We call ourselves Complete New England because we not only want to cover the popular travel destinations, attractions and news in New England but provide information for local communities.
One of our writers - Jim Hyde - is award winning and loves to bite off regional controversial issues especially if New England politics are concerned [...]

8May2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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Swine flu in New England—Updates: Don’t Cancel Plans to Visit

Update for May 2, 2009
While there has been an uptick in new cases worldwide to 615, there are no new confirmed cases in New England. Nonetheless, suspected cases have closed the Harvard Dental School and Amherst College.
Misconceptions continue to spread at a rate far greater than the flu itself. In New York and other cities, [...]

3May2009 | James T Hyde | 2 comments | Continued
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Swine Flu in New England: Don’t Cancel Plans to Visit

To put Swine Flu in perspective vis-à-vis a normal seasonal flu, Dr. Michael Baden, a noted pathologist, says that during the normal flu season, the regular flu kills up to 100 people a day! So far, only one fatality has occurred from H1N1 in the United States.

30Apr2009 | James T Hyde | 0 comments | Continued
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The Hills of Litchfield are Alive with Blossoms

Its springtime in the Hills of Litchfield and that means fields of daffodils swaying on hillsides, and peonies on show in Connecticut display gardens. Take a visit to Connecticut this spring and see the dazzling display for yourself.
Here are some suggestions from Janet L. Serra, Director, Litchfield Hills Connecticut:
Masses of Blooms:
Breathtaking daffodil displays are already [...]

23Apr2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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