Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division “A great and free country is not merely defense and protection. For every earnest spirit, it is opportunity and inspiration.” —Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (1828–1914). As a Bowdoin College professor who volunteered for the Union Army, Chamberlain earned the Medal of Honor for defending Little Round Top at […]
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The secret of the North Woods stroke for canoe-paddling is that the lower hand on the paddle shaft functions as a nearly stationary fulcrum.
New England
Dear Yankee | July 2017
No Baggage, Please I love Yankee, and I have been reading it since I was a teenager. I love it because it gives me a sense of home, of my culture and that of others. It shows me places that I have been and places I dream of going to. It has given me some […]
We love this recipe for baked eggs and mushrooms in toast cups. Rustic yet elegant, they’re a great meatless brunch staple.
Desserts
Maple and Sweet Corn Ice Cream
Sweet corn and maple syrup add subtle sweetness to this summer ice cream recipe.
New England
Celebrating “Weekends with Yankee” | Photos
A closer look at the recent Portsmouth, NH, celebration hosted by NHPTV and Yankee Magazine for the exciting new 13-episode documentary series “Weekends with Yankee.”
Enjoy fresh garden flavors in this Ribbon Pasta with Pesto Sauce, Potatoes, and Green Beans recipe from Ciao Italia’s Mary Ann Esposito.
Easy and full of flavor, these swordfish kabobs are perfect for summer. If you have a grill, feel free to grill them instead of broiling.
This Marble Bundt Cake, moist and rich with chocolate swirls and topped with chocolate glaze, reminds us of the beauty of old-fashioned cakes.
Grilled chicken thighs topped with Alabama White Sauce, a vinegar-mayonnaise blend white BBQ sauce, yields flavorful and delicious results.
Desserts
Favorite Summer Ice Cream Recipes
From classic coffee ice cream to nutty maple walnut, this collection of ice cream recipes from the Yankee archives will help keep you cool this summer.
Where It’s Located: Kennebunkport, Maine Price: $575 per night Minimum Stay: Three nightsGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Why We Love It: Abutted by conservation land and walking trails, this historic property known as Old Schoolhouse Farm offers plenty of quiet seclusion, but it’s also less than a 10-minute […]