The Paper Goods Pond in Berlin, CT, is so smooth, glass like. Just before the waterfall, there are bunches of these gorgeous lily pads. The contrasting bright pink flower was amazing- definitely photo worthy!
Gardens
Yankee Magazine
Food
Carrot Bake
Food
Pesto Chicken
BEST ATTRACTIONS IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT BEST HISTORIC CAPITOL CONNECTICUT’S OLD STATE HOUSE, Hartford The legislative chamber within this elegant red-brick edifice looks as though 1776 was just yesterday. Up-to-date exhibits include Joseph Steward’s Museum of Curiosities. Hands-on opportunities for history buffs of all ages. 800 Main St. 860-522-6766; ctoldstatehouse.org BEST LITERARY HOME MARK TWAIN HOUSE […]
New Hampshire
Best of Portsmouth, NH | 2013 Editors’ Choice Awards
BEST ATTRACTIONS IN PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE BEST PUBLIC PARK PRESCOTT PARK, Portsmouth Ten acres of flower gardens, walking paths, and grassy areas alongside the Piscataqua River make the perfect backdrop for arts festivals, outdoor concerts, and performances during summer months. Events are free, but donations are accepted. Marcy St. 603-431-8748; cityofportsmouth.com/prescottpark BEST MARINE SCIENCE MUSEUM […]
Gardens
Lupine Beauty
These are some Lupines growing by a split rail fence in Fairfield Center Maine
Maine
Cove in Vinalhaven
This photograph was take on a day trip to Vinalhaven Island, Maine.
Massachusetts
Yellow House in Vinalhaven
A photograph taken on a day trip to Vinalhaven Island, maine.
Breads
Old-Fashioned Zucchini Bread
Allison V. Smith is a fine art, freelance editorial photographer based in Dallas, Texas with strong family ties to Rockport, Maine. She has been both a past student and instructor at the Maine Media Workshops and in celebration of their 40th anniversary, currently has work in their show at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art. […]