Desserts

Candied Pumpkin

This candied pumpkin recipe, made from edible varieties such as Baby Pam and Fairy Tale, makes the perfect garnish for fall desserts.

Desserts

Pumpkin Butterscotch Sundaes

Made with pumpkin ice cream, homemade butterscotch sauce, and a streusel topping, these pumpkin butterscotch sundaes are a sweet fall treat.

Food

Braised Leeks

Braising draws out all the sweet beauty of leeks. This braised leeks recipe pairs especially well with roasted meats.

New England

Five Best Foliage Towns in New England

Fall in New England is more than just beautiful leaves. It encompasses a variety of experiences, from apple picking and browsing farmers’ markets to visiting unique shops and, of course, sampling great food. We ranked each town by using 14 categories that we felt best defined a great fall outing: color, scenery, vistas, water reflections, […]

Condiments

Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Paired with Justin Walker’s brined and roasted turkey, this make-ahead turkey gravy recipe completes the ultimate Thanksgiving dish.

Food

Sautéed Kale with Bacon and Onions

Easy to make and rich in vitamins, this sautéed kale with bacon dish is a modern take on the classic Southern combo of greens and bacon.

New England

Coming in November 2017

highlights /// A Movable Forest For a hard-luck Vermont farm family, bringing  a crop of Christmas trees to the big city takes grit, perseverance, and just a touch of “secret sauce.” /// The Only Game That Matters When you live on an island that sometimes feels as if it belongs more to outsiders, you hold on tight […]

Magazine

Ask Historic New England | October 2017

I’ve seen houses with an outside door in the living room and been told it’s a “coffin door.” What does that mean? —James T., Portland, ME Features of old houses often acquire colorful names, and “coffin door” is one of these. Most frequently associated with 18th and early 19th-century houses in Connecticut, the coffin door […]

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