Sweets made with love – 02/10/22

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day (or any occasion, really) with homemade goodies, from truffles and cocoa bombs to sugar cookies and cupcakes.

Also on the cover, head to Wilton for the town’s all new Winter Festival, p. 17. And voting is open for the Hippo’s annual Best of readers’ poll! See p. 21 for details on how to vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire.

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The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Art for bid: The New Hampshire Art Association is holding ...
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