I have always had a soft spot for Calvin Coolidge, America’s 30th president and New England native. “Silent Cal” was president during the jazzy, carefree decade after World War I but but before the Great Depression, and his legacy remains a muddled mix of conservative politics, quiet reserve, dry wit, Puritan frugality, and a willingness […]
Aimee Tucker
Desserts
Homemade Blueberry Pie
New England in August is awash in blueberries, and you haven’t tasted blueberry pie until you’ve eaten one homemade with fresh, local fruit. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an authentic classic Blueberry Pie recipe for inspiration, thanks to the new book Northern Hospitality: Cooking by the Book in New England by Keith […]
City dwellers today have larger access than ever to fresh, locally grown produce thanks to the popularity of farmers’ markets. Bostonians are fortunate to have access to several thriving city markets, but unique on the list, and not to be missed, is the Copley Square market. When I moved from a city suburb of Boston to an […]
The beginning of summer in New England is embraced and celebrated in a way that only those who have endured a long New England winter can appreciate. Especially this past winter, with its record-setting snowfall that continued into early spring. One way to know that summer has truly arrived (because as New Englanders, we don’t […]
Few places incorporate my love of New England, tradition, and baking like the King Arthur Flour Company in Norwich, Vermont. I recently spent two days there as a participant in their first official “Blog and Bake” retreat, and I left feeling reassured that bakers everywhere are, and will continue to be, well supplied and supported […]
Massachusetts
Exploring Somerville’s Union Square
Boston is often considered “a city of neighborhoods,” each with its own personality and attractions. The North End is where you go for pasta and cannoli, Beacon Hill for brownstones and swan boats, and Kenmore Square for Fenway Franks and the Citgo sign. These Boston meccas are worthy of their immediate recognition, but they are […]