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This Week 21/07/22

Big Events July 22, 2021, and beyond

Thursday, July 22

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have home games at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive in downtown Manchester; nhfishercats.com) on the schedule through Sunday, July 25, against the Reading Fightin’ Phils. Games today through Saturday, July 24, start at 7:05 p.m.; Sunday’s game starts at 1:05 p.m. Catch fireworks from Atlas Fireworks after the games today and Saturday. Today is also NASA/Space Day and Sunday’s theme is Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues and You, with activities for kids. On Friday the Fisher Cats celebrate Christmas in July, with Christmas music and lights and an ornament giveaway for the first 500 fans, according to the website, where you can purchase tickets.

The Nashua Silver Knights also have a game today; they’ll play the Worcester Bravehearts at 6 p.m. See nashuasilverknights.com.

Friday, July 23

Tap dancer, choreographer, professor at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and New Hampshire native Aaron Tolsonpresents Aaron Tolson and Friends, an evening of dance and music featuring Elan Trotman, tonight at 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow, July 24, at 2 p.m. at the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Dr. in Manchester; anselm.edu/dana-center-humanities). Tickets cost $20. Find more arts and theater events in the Arts section, which starts on page 10.

Friday, July 23

Catch some of your favorite classic songs played live. Tonight at 6 p.m., catch JT Express, a James Taylor tribute show, at the Tupelo Drive-In in Derry (tupelomusichall.com).On Saturday, July 24, Into the Mystic, the Van Morrison Experience, will perform at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord at 8 p.m. (ccanh.com). On Sunday, July 25, the Flying Monkey in Plymouth presents Pink Talking Fish (a band that pays tribute to the music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish) at 7:30 p.m. (flyingmonkeynh.com). Find more upcoming concerts in our listings on page 42.

Saturday, July 24

Take a walking tour of Manchester’s millyard with John Clayton, executive director of the Manchester Historic Association, today from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required for this event, which costs $15 per person. Tour attendees will meet outside the Millyard Museum’s Commercial Street entrance. See manchesterhistoric.org.

Wednesday, July 28

Wednesdays are good nights for catching a free live outdoor concert. Among the towns offering Wednesday concerts: Bedford at the Village Common Park Gazebo at 6 p.m. (this week it’s Knock on Wood), Candia at the Candia Pond Park at 6:30 pm. (Windham Swing Band), Merrimack at Abbie Griffin Park at 6 p.m. (Studio Two) and Plaistow at the PARC at 6 p.m. (B Street Bombers). Find more live music, including listings of area towns concert series, in the Music This Week listing on page 37. If you know of a spot with live music, let us know at [email protected].

Save the date: Saturday, Aug. 7

The Blues on the Range Festival, presented by the Granite State Blues Society, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, starting at noon at The Range, 96 Old Turnpike Road in Mason. Tickets cost $25 in advance. This year’s lineup includes Veronica Lewis Band with Monster Mike Welch and more local and regional blues talent, according to granitestateblues.org, where you can purchase tickets.

Featured photo, Aaron Tolson. Courtesy photo.

Adventures in the Air – 07/15/2021

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Healthy ramen slaw

Coleslaw is a regular item on summer cookout menus. Typically it’s mainly a combination of cabbage and some sort of mayonnaise-based dressing. I went to introduce you to a fun yet simple spin on regular slaw.

This slaw starts with a base of coleslaw mix. Sure, you could buy a head of cabbage and slice it yourself, but the mix will save some prep time. Plus, you’ll most likely get a mix of red and green cabbage, as well as some shredded carrots, for zero effort. That’s a double win.

Then that cole slaw is combined with a sweet and tangy vinegar-based dressing. For additional flavor and texture, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and crushed up ramen noodles are added.

You may wonder about the ramen noodles. Trust me. They add a fun component to this dish.

Because the ramen noodles are thin, just a few minutes in the dressing transforms them into a tender yet crunchy state. In fact, I’d highly recommend adding the ramen just before serving. The texture of the ramen is a key part of the salad.

Michele Pesula Kuegler has been thinking about food her entire life. Since 2007, the New Hampshire native has been sharing these food thoughts and recipes at her blog, Think Tasty. Visit thinktasty.com to find more of her recipes.

Healthy ramen slaw
Serves 4

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 14-ounce package coleslaw mix
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 3-ounce package ramen, vegetarian or chicken flavor recommended

Combine water and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup.
Microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir well. Repeat in additional 10-second increments until sugar is fully dissolved.
Allow sweetened water to cool slightly.
Add vinegar, olive oil and ramen flavoring packet to sweetened water.
Mix dressing ingredients well, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow sauce to cool.
Combine cole slaw mix, almonds and cranberries in a large bowl.
Pour sauce over salad mixture, toss well.
Break ramen into smaller pieces, and add to the coleslaw mixture; mix well.
Serve salad.

Notes
Leftover salad can be refrigerated in a sealed container. However, the ramen noodles will become softer, and the salad will lose a bit of its toothsome texture.

Photo: Healthy ramen slaw. Courtesy photo.

This Week 21/07/15

Big Events July 15, 2021, and beyond

Thursday, July 15

The Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org, 668-5588) will screen two silent films starring Buster Keaton tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. The movies Sherlock Jr. (1924) and Our Hospitality (1923, pictured) will feature live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. Admission costs $10.

Friday, July 16

There are three days of Nashua Silver Knights games this weekend at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua). Tonight’s game against the Worcester Bravehearts starts at 6 p.m. and features post-game fireworks. Tomorrow’s game (with the Brockton Rox) starts at noon and Sunday’s doubleheader with the Pittsfield Suns starts at 3 p.m. See nashuasilverknights.com.

Saturday, July 17

Browse the Concord Arts Market today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rollins Park (33 Bow St. in Concord). The market featuring pieces from artisans and fine artists is a monthly event this summer (the third Saturday of each month), featuring more artists and artisan vendors (50 vendors at each market) as well as food, musicians and more, according to the event’s website, concordartsmarket.net. Next month, the Concord Arts Market will be at Intown Concord’s Market Days, Aug. 19 through Aug. 21 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Saturday, July 17

The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St. in Manchester; currier.org, 669-6144) will host a free mini block party today. The afternoon will include activities for all ages, according to the website, where you can make reservations for the 3 to 5:30 p.m. time block or the 5:30 to 8 p.m. time block. There will be ceramics-related activities and demonstrations, kids art activities, live music, a beer and wine tent, free access to the gallery and food for sale — an outdoor pizza kitchen, the Winter Garden Café and two food trucks, B’s Tacos and Tim’s Drunken Sauces and Rubs.

Sunday, July 18

“A family-friendly indie band hailing from Maine” is how Bee Parks and The Hornets is described in the lineup for the Music on the Meeting House Green Series at the Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road in Canterbury; shakers.org, 783-9511). Bring a picnic and a chair to enjoy the concert outdoors on the green, which starts at 4 p.m. There is a $10 per person suggested donation, according to the website.

Or enjoy the sounds of the Piano Man with Cold Spring Harbor: The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Band featuring Ben Eramo in Stark Park (550 River Road in Manchester), performing as part of the Friends of Stark Park 2021 summer music series (which runs Sundays through Aug. 29). The show starts at 2 p.m. See starkpark.com.

Sunday, July 25

It’s a kitchen takeover at Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road in Manchester; chunkys.com) on Sunday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Chef Keith Sarasin of The Farmers Dinner will serve up the dinner paired with a screening of Jaws. Dinner costs $65 per person, with options for a vegetarian meal and a wine pairing. Buy tickets in advance online.

Featured photo, Kimayo. Courtesy photo.

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Trail mix bar cookies

For many, the highlight of a hike is when snacks are distributed. A mix of nuts, dried fruit and chocolate is probably one of the most common snacks people bring to enjoy while hiking a long trail or when they reach the peak of a mountain.

Of course, you don’t have to hike to eat trail mix, nor do you have to use those particular ingredients for trail mix.

Let me introduce you to trail mix bar cookies. Filled with dried cranberries, pecans and white chocolate chips, they offer a fine mix of sweet, tart and crunchy. Plus, all of those sensations are delivered in a moist and sturdy bar cookie.

Although I am a fan of almost all varieties of cookies, I love the simplicity of a bar cookie. All the dough goes into one pan for one round of baking. Not that it’s difficult to bake two or three batches of cookies, but these cookies reward a little bit of laziness.

Even better than the easy baking is the fact that these treats are great for whatever cookout or barbecue you will be attending or hosting. Once they’re cooled, just cover the pan with some plastic wrap and you’re ready to go.

We’re in the midst of summer. You probably have gatherings to attend. The next time you’re asked to bring a dessert, give these bar cookies a try.

Trail mix bar cookies
Makes 24

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar on speed 2 for 4 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating to incorporate each.
Add vanilla, and mix.
Add baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour, and mix until incorporated.
Add oatmeal, stirring until combined.
Add white chocolate chips, dried cranberries and pecans, stirring until incorporated.
Grease the sides and bottoms of a 13×9 pan with butter.
Transfer batter to pan, using the back of a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly in the pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool in the baking pan on a wire baking rack before serving.

Photo: Trail Mix Bar cookies. Courtesy photo.

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