Author Archives: Cathy Burnham Martin

About Cathy Burnham Martin

Author of 20+ books, and counting! A professional voice-over artist, dedicated foodie, and lifelong corporate communications geek, Cathy Burnham Martin has enjoyed a highly eclectic career, ranging from the arts and journalism to finance, telecommunications, and publishing. Along with her husband, Ron Martin, she has passions for entertaining, gardening, volunteering, active and visual arts, GREAT food, and traveling. Cathy often says, "I believe that we all should live with as much contagious enthusiasm as possible... Whether we're with friends or family, taking people along for the ride is more than half the fun."

Tonight! Music, Merriment & Memories

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Cathy Burnham Martin

It’s a first for the Manchester Community Music School… tonight’s swinging 1940’s style USO-type show, packed with music and guest stars…. All performing on a volunteer basis to support the great work being done at the school. Fifty of New … Continue reading →

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My 1000th Recipe!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Cathy Burnham Martin

When the 3-volume set “Fifty Years of Fabulous Family Favorites” came out in April, it included the 1,000th recipe that I have published!  (It’s been a very busy two years!)  I actually first developed this dish in 1979; I just … Continue reading →

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My Family Favorites Cookbook Trio Just Released

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Cathy Burnham Martin

They swamped me with work over these past three months, but my newest series has now arrived!  You’ll find over 600 recipes from my family, extended family, and some dear family friends.  Recipes were collected and preserved, some for generations. … Continue reading →

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My First Online Reviewer

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Just got my first review on my book “Champagne!”  Here’s the link:  http://www.crystalsmanyreviewers.com/2015/01/champagne-facts-fizz-food-fun-by-cathy.html Thanks to all for so much support!  You’re the best!!!

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Chronicles and Cathy

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Cathy Burnham Martin

YouTube has the program on which I just appeared on January 6, when Kevin Avard interviewed me regarding my latest books. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiKww1e1gCk# is the link or simply Google “Gate City Chronicles – Cathy Burnham” to check it out.  (Oh, my!  It … Continue reading →

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Champagne Bubbles for Community Music School

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

My latest book is hot off the presses:  “Champagne! Facts, Fizz, Food & Fun.”  All profits from December sales go to support scholarships and musical instruments at the Manchester Community Music School, for which I am a volunteer and member … Continue reading →

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Sparks and Bonta Fans Celebrate!

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Since Chuck Rolecek closed his celebrated C.R. Sparks restaurant in Bedford, NH in 2010, the ensuing gap has never been filled.  In Hampton, Bonta regulars feared the very same fate when Bonta was sold.  Little did they know that the … Continue reading →

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My 2nd Dockside Dining Cookbook Arrives

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com are two of the places where you can find both cookbooks.  So savor summer forever by breaking out the barbeque!  This handy little series was developed for those who love life on the waterways, but … Continue reading →

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Scrumptious Says It All

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

I had not been to Florence’s since the 1990’s, when it was in a completely different Merrimack location and founder, Florence Foti, also had a Boston restaurant.  Since Florence’s reopened (with daughter Florence at the helm) in the current location … Continue reading →

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Good Pub Great Deck

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

We’ve enjoyed great sunsets from the Junior’s Crush House deck in Gilford, New Hampshire, including this beauty.  Junior’s is a distinctly “bar-with-a-kitchen” establishment, versus a restaurant with a bar.  There are a few regular tables in the area outside the … Continue reading →

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Bar Harbor GREAT Steamers

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

In Bar Harbor, Maine you’ll find plenty of local culture and history.  It’s a lovely little town in which to walk around.  For me, scoring a lobster or lobster roll is a must-do activity.  I trust the locals for restaurant … Continue reading →

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Best Steaks in New Hampshire

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

We enjoy great steaks, especially rib-eyes, and Buckley’s consistently delivers the best in New Hampshire.  At our dinner party the other night, most of us couldn’t resist the Kansas City Rib-Eye special of the night.  The steaks had been rubbed … Continue reading →

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Bar and Bistro at Marek’s is Merely Okay

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Far from the best food on Marco Island, the Bar and Bistro at Marek’s does deliver a nice atmosphere, especially if you can sit outside.  The veranda is lovely, as is the terrace, and the live music featured on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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GREAT Flatbreads!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Hubby and I were checking out a boat in North Naples, FL.  We lingered, checking out the yacht club, marina, and some nearby condos.  That means that we’d missed lunch.  Hah!  Traveling down the road by the Mercato Center, we … Continue reading →

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Somethin’ Fishy at the Capri Fish House

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

I love trying restaurants!  I love good food!  Looking for things to appreciate is a passion of mine.  The Capri Fish House Restaurant on the Bay on the Isles of Capri in southwest Florida had been calling to me for … Continue reading →

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#1 Island in United States

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Hey, Marco Island… Congratulations on your #1 US ranking and #4 world ranking as the Best Island to Visit!  (2014 Travelers Choice Awards)  I’ve been visiting Marco Island for 30 years and watched it grow from slow and sleepy to … Continue reading →

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Sasso’s is Secret Gem in Marco Island Dining

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Most locals and regular visitors will likely include Sasso’s International Cuisine and Seafood in their Top 3 Southwest Florida dining favorites.  I don’t find articles about it in the standard Marco Island promotional publications, so locals and those “in the … Continue reading →

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Shame Shame Shame — Shame of Fools

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry closed out 2013 providing the year’s easiest addition to the “Gripes of Cath.”  She lessened respect for herself, political commentators, her fellow MSNBC staff members, and other journalists.   While I have come to expect low humor … Continue reading →

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Dog Writes Woofin’ Wonderful Book!

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  When a great dog writes a great book, he’s far from barking up the wrong tree!  “Dog Days in the Life of the Miles-Mannered Man” is a heart-warming and hysterical collection of tall tales, wagging tails, and tantalizing treats.  … Continue reading →

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“The Counselor” Delivers a Halloween Trick, Not Treat

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

As much as I dislike giving bad reviews, sometimes someone earns it with such fervor that I must comply.  Few films reviewed by me since the early 1980’s miss the mark on as many levels as “The Counselor.”  Bottom line:  … Continue reading →

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An Apple a Day

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

   I love good food… it’s central to making good living as easy as 1-2-3.  At this time of year, little is as refreshing as biting into a crisp Autumn apple.  This rings especially true in the northern United States, … Continue reading →

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Savoring Summer

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

In the North, we tend to say the same sort of thing at this time of year… “The summers are just too short!” But savoring the beauty of change becomes part of the art of experiencing all four seasons.  We’ve … Continue reading →

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Summer Fortitude

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

‘Tis the season when the days stretch mercifully slowly into night.  Summer Solstice means our daylight hours will start to grow shorter, but the sun’s warmth now gets deeper.  Summer fun rules supreme… or, at least, it should! Where my … Continue reading →

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Blessing of Friends

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

May marks my birthday month.  I really gave the event little thought.  I ended up spending the evening with wonderful friends strolling the Portsmouth harbor for the annual Hit the Decks event, heralding Spring on the New Hampshire seacoast.  Oh … Continue reading →

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Zenzational Friends and Good Times

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

The Ronald and I have some of the most wonderful friends in the world.  (Of course, I hope everyone feels that way about their best buds, but I still must give proper appreciation to ours… naturally… for being the very … Continue reading →

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My Perfect Diet

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Is there such a thing?  Sure.  But each of us is different.  Our individual bodies have individual needs, tolerances, and even cravings.  Some food and nutrition basics apply to us all however.  If we follow basics and good instincts our … Continue reading →

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Childhood Comfort Food Memories

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Even comfort food can’t always be about popcorn and hotdogs, although they remain not-so-secret favorites of mine still today.  Comfort food, when I was a child, included almost everything my Mom or Dad prepared.  It ranged from Mom’s melt-in-my-mouth whoopee … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Football

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Be not sad football fans… it’s just for the season!  As with every year, there were lots of highs and lows… resounding victories and near-misses… superstars and super flops.  We cheered and we jeered.  In the end, whether our favorite … Continue reading →

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Diet Dilemma

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  “I tried dieting for a month; I lost 31 days.” Okay… ha, ha, ha!  We’ve all heard all the quips about dieting.  However, laughing at ourselves when we struggle for discipline is far from easy.  So, we look for … Continue reading →

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Red Arrow Diner Special – Yum!!!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

If you have an affinity for great diners, then you likely know (or know of) Manchester, New Hampshire’s claim to diner fame.  The Red Arrow 24-hour diner stands out as an award-winning classic by any standards.   Today they were … Continue reading →

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Christmas Celebrations to Cherish

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  For the love of Christmas!  I have always loved Christmas… the decorations, candlelight services, fresh baked aromas, music, parties, family gatherings, sharing.  But with no small children in the home any longer, the need for all the presents under … Continue reading →

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Twisted Tiramisu Treat

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  In our continuing quest to share easy tips and suggestions to make Good Living as easy as 1-2-3, we’ve got another great recipe for you.  This one was tested out on friends and family on Thanksgiving and got unanimously … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fall Foliage

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

My mind marvels at God’s glory every year when the trees turn their gallantly green leaves to Autumn’s fiery pallet of red, yellow, orange, gold, bronze, and burgundy.  Each day I can literally watch the same trees and yet see … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Capers

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

  Fresh Cranberries When Autumn temperatures arrive, delivering their cool evenings and crispy, clear mornings, many delightful memories burst back into view.  The splendidly vibrant fall foliage colors reign high on the list.  As a child, I remember going on … Continue reading →

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Easy Dockside Dining

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

When we hang out dockside, I like to serve foods that I can prepare ahead of time.  Then, when folks spontaneously decide it’s time to eat, I am ready to cook before the grill is even done preheating.  Advance planning … Continue reading →

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Roman Toga Party

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Theme parties set the stage for fun.  In college we found toga parties to be a blast, but as adults, they’re still a hoot-and-a-half.  They’re easy for guests, too.  Simply tie on a white bed sheet and decorate your head … Continue reading →

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Paradise North Carolina

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

I get it… I totally get it.  Silver Fox Farm is a pastoral paradise!  Hubby and I have been renovating a large ranch in North Carolina.  The original part was built by  his parents when they retired… a perfect escape … Continue reading →

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Graduation Day

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Ron’s #1 Eldest Daughter earned high academic honors in her studies to become a Registered Nurse.  Keira honored Dad by asking him to pin her in the RN Pinning Ceremony, which preceded the actual graduation.  All family members thorough enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Entertaining

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

We were recently invited to an outdoor appetizer party with an international theme.  After a busy day of boating, I knew I needed a super simple-to-prepare recipe that was also super satisfying for ravenous appetites.   Recognizing a pot luck … Continue reading →

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For Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Cathy Burnham Martin

For Mother’s Day I got thinking about family heritage… and food, naturally.  My parents are both wonderful  cooks and took great care to teach us good cooking technique along with the reasons “why.”  All the while, they instilled a spirit … Continue reading →

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