New England’s most popular summer lake holds something for everyone: the tourist, the nature lover, the seeker of seclusion.
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The Up-and-Comers | Food Town Showdown
Could Boston vs. Portland one day become Burlington vs. Providence? We asked Providence Journal food editor Gail Ciampa and Vermont food writer Hannah Palmer Egan to map out the hot spots in their respective cities.
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cold Buttermilk Borscht
This recipe for cold buttermilk borscht is perfect for the first warm days of spring, when local beets are just coming into season. Top with yogurt, crumbled feta, or crème fraîche and extra herbs before serving.
Desserts
Gluten-Free Pie Crust
From chef Cortney Burns comes this gluten-free pie crust recipe that suits both sweet and savory pies.
Main Dishes
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)
Savory pancake fans will love this Japanese okonomiyaki recipe from Mami in Portland, Maine; made with shredded cabbage, bacon, scallions, shimmery bonito flakes, and a tangy-creamy sauce.
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Outside-In Homemade Burgers
Even though condiments are incorporated into the patties, don’t hesitate to top these homemade burgers with the usual fixings for an even richer flavor.
Breakfast & Brunch
Apple Cider Pancakes with Walnut Compote
Buttermilk pancakes are a staple at the Inn at Shelburne Farms, but this recipe for rich apple cider pancakes served with a sweet-crunchy walnut compote offers a great opportunity to use some of the region’s finest local products.
In the old days, revelers would go “wassailing” from house to house at Christmastime, where they were rewarded with a warming wassail punch. Here’s a hearty wassail recipe straight from Ireland.
Additional selections from the award-winning Connecticut photographer’s new book, Under the Dark Sky, recently showcased in Yankee.
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Dear Yankee | January/February 2019
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee Magazine articles.
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John Krasinski | Knowledge & Wisdom
“There’s something about getting in shape that makes you feel better. It’s been a whole regime change for me, but it’s nice not to throw your back out every time you pick up your kids!” —John Krasinski (born October 20, 1979, in Boston, Massachusetts). Though he first broke through as a mild-mannered paper salesman on The Office, […]
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Just Desserts | Knowledge & Wisdom
Calculating the rewards for winter chores.