Ripe tomatoes seem to be the common denominator in most versions of gazpacho, but tomatoes weren’t in the original “receta” for this Andalusian specialty (and some say gazpacho didn’t even originate in Spain, let alone Andalusia). We’re not interested in splitting hairs. Instead, we offer the following tasty additions to help you make your gazpacho […]
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Often referred to as “liquid salad,” gazpacho may be a vegetable’s best expression of summer. Its success (and yours) depends on the freshest of ripe ingredients, which are all at their peak now through the end of August. This chilled soup, of Spanish provenance, keeps your kitchen and you cool (no oven or burner to […]
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Clambake on Prudence Island
SLIDESHOW: Clambake Read more:Yankee‘s tips for a clambake Find a clambake company Nearly three decades ago, in October 1980, Yankee ran a festive story about the Day family and their annual clambake on Prudence Island — a mostly summer community located in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. Bill and Sue Day are the backbone of this […]
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Thanksgiving in June
Today, I’m experiencing what I refer to as “Yankee spin.” As a monthly magazine, we can’t turn information around as quickly as, say, a daily newspaper or even a weekly magazine. We work hard to bring you stories that are in season. The front of the magazine has the most contemporary information, since we can […]
A few weeks ago I was honored to be a judge at Mass NARAL’s annual “Chocolate Madness” event, which raises funds to support women’s reproductive rights. I know better than to use this blog for directed political agendas, so I’ll leave you with the knowledge I’ve been in support of this event for more than […]
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Pepper Poppers
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Spaghetti Carbonara
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