Handcrafted by Tom
Handmade cutting boards, bowls, candleholders, and coasters. All made in his shop in
Raymond, NH.
I Whisked It!
A licensed homestead bakery serving the Seacoast and Southern New Hampshire.
JP’S Eats
Cora Hillside Micro Farm
We are Will and Victoria, a husband-and-wife team that started our small urban farm, Cora Hillside Micro Farm, in 2020. After moving to NH in 2018, looking for a simpler life and some space, we realized we wanted to learn more about being self-sufficient. While figuring out how that would work with our busy lives, we discovered Will had quite the green thumb. We originally had a small garden in our backyard, which has slowly graduated to our front yard. We couldn’t seem to get enough as we learned more about fruit forests and permaculture. That’s when Will decided to take a stab at growing microgreens. He did tons of research to learn how to grow them, what they would taste like, what they could be used for, where to get the best products and seeds, and their health benefits. For the last three years, we have turned what started as a hobby and a way to provide for our family into a labor of love where we can offer delicious products to our local communities. Though not certified organic, we take pride in our products by using organic practices.
Here at CHMF, our customers can find that our Micro Greens and Fresh Eggs are offered year-round. We have chicken and duck eggs and an array of Microgreen choices, including sweet pea, Rambo radish, spicy salad mix, sunflower, and broccoli. Though our microgreen menu can change, the options listed are favorites that often stay on the menu. We offer other fresh produce during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. We enjoy the growing process and know we are offering our customers fresh organic greens at a reasonable price.
We both work full-time jobs and grow fresh products in our free time. We have really enjoyed the experience of meeting other farmers through learning. Will continues to work as a machinist in Plaistow and can extend our services in that area. Victoria continues to work as a social worker in Manchester. We have 35 chickens on the farm that lay us various colorful eggs, 2 Great Danes, two playful cats, and an iguana. To say we are busy is an understatement, but that’s how we like it! We look forward to sharing our product and our journey with you!
Oddball Brewing
Oddball started back in 2015 when two homebrewers, Bill Walden and Mark Ferguson, who were also respiratory therapists, wanted to take their hobby to the next level. They bought a building, purchased equipment, and started making craft beer for people to enjoy. Then one of the worst health crises in the U.S. happened and they couldn’t put the time towards their passion any longer. Cue Joe Friolet and Chris Glenn.
Joe Friolet was an avid homebrewer for over 10 years, developing all styles from your juiciest New England style IPA to your smoothest most robust Stout. He refines his base recipes into offerings that everyone can enjoy, not just his friends and family. His passion is making beer for all, not just a select few.
Chris Glenn was (and is) an avid beer drinker and has enjoyed many of Joe’s creations over the past 8 years since they met. He’s always wanted to own his own business and when this opportunity came up, Joe approached him with the details and asked him to go into the business with him. He pleasantly said yes without hesitation.
The two heard about the sale of the brewery in December of 2021, still in the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, after reviewing the potential for a brewery this size and having a turnkey operation to walk into, they decided to jump in.
Today, Joe and Chris are always trying to develop that next level craft beer, whether it’s another style like their Blue Nova, a blueberry and basil saison, or something like a New England IPA but with their spin on it. They keep trying to increase their degree of brewing with each new offering, and it shows with the support of the community as well as new customers coming in each week. Chris and Joe’s objective is to be as creative and true to the styles of beer they develop so that anyone can enjoy their beverages.
They will be offering free samples and retail sales of their beer again this season at the Candia Farmers Market.
Or visit the brewery to learn more about why they do this and where they hope to take this endeavor they’ve jumped into.
Cheers!