Welcome! I'm Susan Nye. Corporate Dropout, Writer & Cook.   After twenty years I gave up corporate life for the fun, flexibility and fear of self-employment. Now, I write about families, friendship and food. I write about small businesses and entrepreneurs, restaurants and chefs, inns and innkeepers. And I cook. My kitchen is home to an eclectic mix of flavors from France and the Mediterranean with a bit of spice from the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. I would be delighted to cook for you.   Whether I am sharing my stories or sharing my table, I have one goal, to make you smile.
		Food Writer & More - You can find my work in magazines and newspapers throughout New England. Look for my stories in Around Concord , Best of Burlington , Here in Hanover , Kearsarge Magazine , Merrimack Valley Magazine , New Hampshire Magazine , Parenting NH , The Heart of New England, Upper Valley Image Magazine and Woodstock Magazine . I'm writing a cookbook one-story-one-recipe at a time. You can read an installment each week in my newspaper column, Around the Table, in the Intertown Record or on my blog.
You can read my latest story for Merrimack Valley Magazine on line at "Small World: The Locavore Movement Takes Hold in the Valley" Or enjoy more for less with my new Budget Dinner series in Parenting NH. Try my recipe for Grilled Chicken Corn & Tomato Salad in the September issue, Braised Pork with Apples served with Smashed Potatoes & Broccoli in October, Thanksgiving Leftovers in November or Two-for-One Dinners in December. Or check out a few old favorites with "Christmas with the Chefs" and "Merrimack Valley Diner Tour" from Merrimack Valley Magazine. I look forward to sharing my articles, essays and recipes with you. To find my latest work or see me on television or in person, check my publications and events calendar. Chef Services - Too busy to cook but still want to entertain? Let me cook for you. I look forward to delighting you and your guests with a delicious feast and a relaxed, stress-free party. Sit down dinner for family and friends? Buffet dinner or cocktails for a crowd? Casual cooking party or dinner with the chef? Take a look at my latest private chef and catering menu. Eat Well – Do Good - With the new year comes a new project … Eat Well – Do Good. Starting in January 2010, I am delighted to begin hosting a monthly dinner party to thank old friends, new friends and soon-to-be friends for supporting a charity or non-profit which is near and dear to my heart. Click here to learn more about this grass roots philanthropic effort.   Cooking Classes - My cooking classes are part party, part education and all fun! Around the Table takes a new approach to cooking lessons - no stuffy rules - just a fun evening to learn something new. You will learn simple, elegant recipes and tips for success in the kitchen.  I will share my favorite recipes and gadgets with you and create meals to remember.  We will then feast on these creations.  And to keep you going, you'll bring home all of the recipes. Interesting and tasty food, animated chatter and lots of laughter are standard fare at Around the Table. Get a group together and explore delicious food from around the world at an Around the Table cooking class. Take a peak at sample menus and themes.   Want to see me in action? You can watch me cook on ABC affliate WMUR's Cook's Corner. Click on the link for Asparagus Risotto, Strawberries and Cream and much, much more! See the clips on YouTube. For cooking tips, updates and more you can follow me on Twitter @susannye or find me on Facebook at Susan Nye .   Around the Table Aprons! Cook like a chef or just look like one! For more information, Click here!   People are talking about Susan Nye I love your column! I’m laughing out loud at your latest column. How do you come up with these gems!!! Article and recipes are terrific! You made me hungry! I love your articles. You’re the first thing I turn to in the Spectator. I loved the article entitled "Black Friday..." by Susan Nye. It brought back so many wonderful memories. Thanks for the fun read! Made your fabulous salad last evening. It was unbelievable! You not only get an award for cooking, but also for humor. I had a good laugh at your most recent newsletter!! Just to let you know that the pumpkin square recipe ... is a BIG hit ... I have just made it for the second time in 3 days. You are the Queen of Cuisine! Bravo!!!!!! It was an extraordinary evening… The food was elegantly prepared and beautifully served. Rave reviews just keep flowing in. Your smile never left you. The dinner will long be remembered by all those lucky enough to attend. A wonderful evening. Delicious food - I learned a lot. Wow! Superb dishes. I'd join you again for a cooking class anytime! You made it fun … What a spectacular evening … I'll definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful evening. The food was terrific and very elegant.
For more information - contact Susan Nye (603) 526 7319 or aroundthetable@tds.net