Magazine

Kale | In Season

Kale’s season is not limited to late fall. This cold-hardy and stalwart vegetable grows—in the field or in cold frames—all year round, supplying much-needed local produce to New Englanders in winter. But nothing tastes quite as good as field-grown kale in late fall, when a bit of frost concentrates its sweetness and draws out its […]

Fish & Seafood

How to Make Clam Cakes | Step-by-Step

Ever wonder how to make clam cakes at home? Our recipe yields cakes that are tender, stuffed with clams, crisp, and never greasy.

Desserts

Lemon Zest Cake

Refreshing and flavorful, this lemon pound cake is made in a Bundt cake pan and drizzled with a simple lemon glaze. Top it with fresh sliced strawberries for a delicious twist.

Main Dishes

Poorhouse Pies | Local Flavor

Baked in a farmhouse and sold on the honor system, Poorhouse Pies are a Vermont slice of life.

Magazine

Tomatoes | In Season

The tomato is a relative latecomer to the American table, the product of a meandering journey from its native South America through Europe and back to the Americas. Along the way, it was met with suspicion: A member of the nightshade family, it was assumed to be poisonous and used only as an ornamental plant. […]

Massachusetts

Where to Eat in Newport, Rhode Island

Among the forward-looking options in the old-school town of Northampton, Massachusetts, is farm-to-table with a French accent.

Fish & Seafood

How to Cook a Lobster the McLoons Way

Learn the best way to cook a lobster from the experts at McLoons lobster shack in South Thomaston, Maine, home of our favorite lobster roll in the state.

Fish & Seafood

How to Make the Winning Lobster Roll

A lobster roll is a simple construction, but as our search for the best roll proved, good technique and quality ingredients can make the difference between a stellar roll and a mediocre one.

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