Known as Bear Foot Farm, it was built in the year before the Civil War began. During Prohibition, it took part in smuggling booze into the United States out of Canada. Yes, for those of us who aren’t Canadians, it’s a long drive up to North Troy, Vermont, where the rolling countryside is mostly open […]
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Massachusetts
Yankee Quest: Brimfield
We’re going to Brimfield! A few of the editors of Yankee Magazine will be heading to Brimfield’s opening day festivities to compete against each other in the first-ever Yankee Quest scavenger hunt, and you can play along, too. Here’s how it works: Tell us what you think we’ll see at Brimfield in the comments section […]
Lynn filled her house with items from all of these Maine stores. Her best advice: Take your time. “Don’t get everything at once,” she cautions. “With a small place, each new thing changes the whole, so go slowly, live in it, and see what you need.” Avalon Antiques Market 536 Bath Road (U.S. Route 1), […]
Homes
A Fresh Coat
One of Lynn Karlin’s best strategies for decorating on a dime was to use a palette of white, gray, yellow, green, and blue paints to define spaces and pull the cottage together. Here’s how: 1. Karlin began with a base of whites, pale grays, and off-whites on the floors and walls, knowing she’d have plenty […]
Like apples, grapes, and all other fruits, there are hundreds of strawberry varieties, each with its own unique shape, texture, and flavor. These are just a few of the types that Dave Pierson grows at his farm in Bradford, Vermont (piersonfarm.com). Top: ‘Valley Sunset’, a late-season berry with ample sweetness and good aroma. The skin […]
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VT Cheddar & Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese With Diced Honey Ham
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Quick Spring Pasta
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Baked Dijon Salmon
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Best Attractions 2012
Yankee Magazine‘s 2012 picks for the best attractions in Massachusetts. BEST ALL-FAMILY ATTRACTION Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich The gardens and trails crisscross 100 acres; the gentle maritime climate encourages dramatic displays of rhododendrons, daylilies, hostas, and hydrangeas. The museums offer something for everyone in the family–from the gorgeously restored Looff carousel to antique automobiles […]
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