History

B&M Brown Bread in a Can

As a ready-to-eat version of the regional bread favorite, B&M Brown Bread in a can is a quirky, beloved, and convenient New England tradition.

Cooking Advice

New England Steamed Clams | Guide & Recipes

A heaping tray of steamed clams with bowls of broth and butter dipping is a sure sign of summer in New England. Here are some tips on how to cook steamers.

Food

Ode to the Baked Bean Sandwich

Wondering what to do with leftover baked beans? In many New England households, leftover baked beans were (and sometimes still are) the perfect filling for a thick baked bean sandwich.

Breads

The Easiest Brown Bread in a Can Recipe

What’s the easiest brown bread in a can recipe? The one that’s actually brown bread in a jar! Made with cornmeal, wheat, and rye flours, plus buttermilk and molasses, this brown bread in a jar recipe is the easy way to enjoy a mini Boston classic.

Cooking Advice

How to Grill Swordfish

Looking to break free from burgers? Here’s how to grill swordfish, plus a delicious recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Tomato and Sweet Pepper Salsa.

History

Rhode Island Coffee Milk

What do you get when you add coffee syrup to ice cold milk? In the Ocean State, you get the official state drink — Rhode Island coffee milk.

Main Dishes

American Chop Suey | History & Recipe

Just what is American Chop Suey? Learn this origins of this savory blend of baked noodles, ground beef, and seasoned tomato sauce, plus our favorite American Chop Suey casserole recipe.

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