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New England Winter Fun: 17 Ways
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No. 7
The best Chicken Pie You've Ever Tasted
Is there any better winter food? Dottie's Diner in Woodbury, Connecticut, keeps the recipe simple and traditional: a light, savory crust filled with both white and dark meat plus gravy, with peas and carrots either on the side or packed into the crust. Either way makes for a great dish to warm up with. For dessert, don't miss the homemade cake donuts. 740 Main St. South, Woodbury, CT; 203-263-2516
No. 8
Get Hooked
Togue (lake trout) ice fishing is big in Maine all winter. Sebago Lake's DerbyFest, February 20-22 this year, kicks off with a free kids' event, introducing youngsters up to age 12 to the joys of this winter pastime. The rest of the weekend is devoted to the adult competition, with prizes ranging from gift certificates to a $30,000 Chevy pickup truck. 888-423-3524; icefishingderby.com 877-655-2530, 207-655-2530; sebagolakeregion.com
No. 9
Dartmouth Winter Carnival
Join in a weekend of seasonal fun--February 12-16 this year--at the oldest collegiate winter festival, held annually on campus in Hanover, New Hampshire. Since the carnival's birth in 1910, it has focused on celebrating winter, snow, and outdoor sports. Events include ski competitions, a human dogsled race, jazz and a cappella concerts, a polar bear swim, dances, and a screening of the 1939 movie Winter Carnival, a romance set at Dartmouth. Each year students build a large snow sculpture on the college green, too. What better way to get into the spirit of winter recreation? 603-646-3399; dartmouth.edu/~sao/events/carnival
No. 10
Make the Perfect Cup of Hot Chocolate
For rich flavor and a frothy top, always use full-fat milk (this is no time to worry about your diet). Use just shy of an ounce (about a third of a cup) of finely chopped chocolate per cup of milk. The cocao content is up to you: One in the 60 percent range will make a rich, silky hot chocolate, whereas a slightly lower percentage will make a sweeter drink. To flavor it, add cinnamon, vanilla, chili powder, raspberry sauce, or peppermint. For an extra kick, throw in a splash of Baileys or a flavored liqueur. Flake some chocolate on top to make it look professional, or add a raspberry, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and so on. Use soft marshmallows because they melt better; the small ones are best, but the big ones are still great for dipping. And don't forget the whipped cream on top!
No. 11
Make Like Hans Brinker
Fairlee, Vermont's Lake Morey is home to the longest natural ice-skating trail in the country. This breathtaking two-mile-long track is protected from harsh winds by the deeply forested hillsides around it. The four-mile loop trail, generally frozen solid from December to April, hosts several seasonal events, including the Lake Morey Skate-athon (January 10 this year), Lake Morey WinterFest (January 11), and a series of Nordic skating workshops (January 17-18). Or just come for a quiet day of skating with family or friends. Relax and enjoy the panoramic views of Vermont's snow-covered mountainsides and cliffs. 802-649-3939; nordicskating.org 802-333-3405; alohafoundation.org/hulbert
Reader Comments
Comment from Susan Russo on January 6, 2009
You missed a great family event in Stowe,VT on March 7th. Relay For Life NordicStyle being held at the Trapp Family Ski Touring Center. The "only" NordicStyle Relay in the country,this Relay has all the elements of a summer Relay, but is done on cross country skis, snowshoes or in winter boots on the oval or on the beautiful cross country trails of the lodge. For more information on particpating as a team, joining a team or being part of that very special group of cancer survivors, and being part of this historical Relay, go to www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt Hope to see you there as we work towards a cancer free society....
Comment from Allen Hawthorne on April 27, 2009
There's more to the traditional "sugar on snow" treat: alternate spoonfuls of the chewy, syrup-sweetened snow with small bites of a dill pickle spear and occasionally cleanse the palate with a bite of ordinary cake donut.
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