Food

Cranberry-Apple Cobbler

This Cranberry-Apple Cobbler draws inspiration from a 1947 recipe. We love the addition of apples in the filling and cornmeal in the topping.

Magazine

E.B. White | Uncommon Sense

“Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time.” —E.B. White (July 11, 1899–October 1, 1985) This celebrated writer and longtime Mainer lived through some of the nation’s most tumultuous times—the Great Depression and two world wars, not to mention the Cold War and […]

History

Jimmies | New England Lexicon

Jimmies (known as “sprinkles” outside New England) are the granddaddy of ice cream toppings, but where did the name “jimmies” come from?

Main Dishes

Vida Cantina’s Vegan Tofu Ranchero Tacos

In this flavorful vegan taco recipe from Vida Cantina in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, fried tofu holds up in a traditionally meat-based taco style.

Vermont

Best of Burlington, Vermont | Editors’ Choice Awards

On the shores of Lake Champlain, Burlington is Vermont’s largest city and a favorite tourist spot. Here’s a list of some of our favorite things to do, plus our picks for where to eat, shop, and stay. 

Food

Strawberry Preserves

This easy strawberry preserves recipe is perhaps the best way to enjoy the bright, sweet flavor of early summer berries.

Massachusetts

63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands

From whale watching to timeless villages to miles of soft, sandy beaches, this fabled Massachusetts peninsula and its island neighbors have it all.

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