Food

2. Cheddar Cheese

Grafton Village Cheese 533 Townshend Rd.Grafton, VT 800-472-3866; graftonvillagecheese.com You know what they say: “Apple pie without cheese is like a hug without a squeeze.” The best topping for apple pie is a slice of cheddar — a savory, creamy contrast to the apples and spices. Grafton uses only Vermont Jersey milk in its award-winning […]

Food

1. Apple Pie

Freund’s Farm Market 324 Norfolk Rd. East Canaan, CT 860-824-0650; freundsfarmmarket.com Although the apples come from nearby New York State, the blend of different kinds — tart, sweet, firm, and tender, with not too much sugar and spice — makes Freund’s apple pie can’t-stop-eating-it good. The homemade crust lets the juices seep into the top […]

Main Dishes

Best Cook: Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Courtney Hunter of Jamestown, RI, Best Cook for March/April 2008, learned to cook in Italy and it shows in her exquisite crossover recipes, like Yankee Stracotto, or Italian Pot Roast (below). Read more about Courtney and her recipe for pot roast ravioli. Do you know a great New England home cook? Click here to nominate.Delivered […]

Magazine

Editors’ Choice — Outlet Shopping in New England

Connecticut Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets Devour a day in a flash as you browse through the 70 upscale stores, including Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Liz Claiborne, Barneys New York, and Brooks Brothers. You can pick up everything from designer fashions and sportswear to fine leather and luggage. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-6. 20-A Killingworth […]

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