It was built some 200 years ago on an island (accessible by a bridge) in one of the oldest and most desirable summer communities on the Maine coast … One rather chilly spring day a couple of months ago, we decided to mosey “down east.” After a short visit to L.L. Bean in Freeport (how […]
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“There’s nothing magical about bringing about change … Imagine a world where everybody who cared about doing something to better the planet volunteered a couple of hours a month. Imagine what the world would be like.” — Jody Williams (born 1950 in Rutland, Vermont). One of the most influential peace activists in the world, Jody […]
Comes late summer, come the country fairs. They appear along the branches of rural roads and byways like the very harvest fruits they display. They are perhaps the oldest village shows on earth, these local contests and exhibits of what man and earth and season can produce. But with their golden age clearly in the […]
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Dear Yankee July/August 2016
Connections Just after receiving my first issue of Yankee, I had to write to express my gratitude for helping me reconnect to my New England roots, and I have my cousin Sue C. to thank also. She’s a longtime and dedicated reader of your magazine, and I can see why! My family moved from New […]
Fish & Seafood
Crispy Summer Flounder Recipe with Scallion-Corn Ragout
Toasted wheat germ and cornmeal combine to create a light, crunchy crust in this summer flounder recipe. Serve with homemade tartar sauce.
Fish & Seafood
Striped Bass with Clams, Black Olives, and Chorizo
Using a wealth of summer ingredients, this one-pot dish essentially steam-braises the striped bass to juicy and flavorful perfection.
New England
The New England Alpine Zone Features Early Color
New England has a fantastic variety of habitats and landscapes, from high mountain peaks to lush forest to rocky seacoasts. The ecology of each setting is largely dependent on local variations in climate and soils, and in each environment, plant species compete to fill a niche. Some environments have a rich diversity of species, while […]
Mount Desert Island is like a New England All Star team: Mountains and coastline, woodlands and lakes compactly converge on this 108-sq-mile destination.
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Dear Yankee | June 2016
Our favorite recent letters, Facebook posts, Instagram comments, and tweets. Victory for Pipeline Opponents On April 21, residents in southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts awoke to the surprising and welcome news that energy giant Kinder Morgan had suspended its plan to build a nearly 200-mile pipeline, from a point west of Albany, New […]
Including the Litchfield Hills, the Connecticut Northwest Hills are home to many cultural activities, lovely rural scenery, active farmland, and the state’s highest peaks. No wonder it’s become a favorite city escape and vacation destination for those in search of beauty, culture, and relaxation.
Wondering where to eat in Connecticut? The Nutmeg State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best dining in Best Dining in Connecticut for 2016. Best Breakfast: The Sloppy Waffle, Newington Pearl sugar from beets in the dough makes Liège waffles rich, crispy-sweet, and nothing like any […]
Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Connecticut for 2016. Best Beach: Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison Buoyant waves, two miles of sugary sand, nearly 600 campsites, cycling paths: “Good bones,” as they say, but battering tropical storms left Connecticut’s […]