Roasted red pepper soup is a big hit at Rubi’s Cafe in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where owner Matthew Rubiner chose it as a refreshing and filling starter for a summer picnic at Tanglewood. Watch Yankee food editor Annie B. Copps prepare this soup and present more picnic ideas in the 207 Kitchen: Read more: Tanglewood […]
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Summer Pie Recipes
One of the best things to do with summer’s fruits is bake them into a pie. Here are a few ways to do that with strawberries, rhubarb, peaches, and blueberries. Want a dozen sensational seasonal recipes each month from Yankee Magazine? Sign up for our Recipe Box Newsletter. RECIPES
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Corn Recipes
Corn is king in the summer. Put it to good use in these recipes for chowder, pudding, quiche, and more. Read more: Homegrown: Corn August Corn Festivals Want a dozen sensational seasonal recipes each month from Yankee Magazine? Sign up for our Recipe Box Newsletter. RECIPES
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Cookbooks: Martha’s Vineyard
Morning Glory Farm and the Family That Feeds an Island: Including 70 Favorite Martha’s Vineyard Recipes (Vineyard Stories, 2009; $24.95), by Tom Dunlop with lavish photographs by Alison Shaw, takes you into the lives of a Vineyard farm family. Other notable books focusing on Martha’s Vineyard cuisine include: The Martha’s Vineyard Table by Jessica B. […]
Yankee gift ideas for Dad Moms and kids can make Father’s Day exciting this year by making Dad some great tasting treats from the heart. Not only will it keep spending in check, the results will taste delicious and kids will have fun being part of the action. Start by serving Dad breakfast in bed. […]
Last month the Yankee editorial staff was all over the place. Literally. Our editor, Mel Allen, was in Japan, visiting his son (do read his blog about the trip — it is quite touching). Our art director, Lori Pedrick, and online editor, Barbara Hall were in New Orleans for the annual City and Regional Magazine […]
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The Fast Food Trap
I’m rarely shocked — but my jaw has just dropped to a new low. I’m well aware that fast-food restaurants don’t give a moment’s thought to our health; in fact, they make their profits on the back of America’s growing obesity, diabetes, and cancer crisis. They raise and slaughter animals with no regard, and they […]
Annie B. Copps, Yankee food editor, demonstrates the basics of setting up a charcoal grill and how to grill steak, veggies, even oysters and clams, from her visit to the Today Show. Try these great recipes from the video: Simple Steak Hobo Packs Grilled Vegetables Grilled Oysters Grilled Clams Take the Memorial Day Poll.