What’s the best way to put a platter of cheeses together? You might take any of several directions, Matthew Rubiner assures us. “I like to go by geography,” he notes. “Today we went with New England cheeses, but you could opt for French, Italian, or Californian–whatever you like. Or opt for all goat, all sheep, […]
“No matter how well you plan, if you want to have an elegant picnic at Tanglewood, you’re going to have to arrive early and do some mildly heavy lifting,” Matthew Rubiner observes. “But make the food and drink the easy part.” * If you’re going to lug a coffee table and chairs, try to find […]
An asterisk (*) designates tower or house interior open for tours. The grounds of many other lighthouses (though not all) are open to visitors. Call or visit website for seasonal schedules and admission fees. MAINE Cape Elizabeth Light Cape Elizabeth 207-594-4174 lighthousefoundation.org maine.gov/doc/parks Portland Head Light* Fort Williams Park Cape Elizabeth 207-799-2661 portlandheadlight.comGet Our FREE […]
I have been dealing with some major lethargy on the outdoor pursuits front. It’s been raining so much lately. I know that we need the rain. And I know that I have a rain jacket to protect me from getting soggy, but it still takes a lot of motivation to actually do something outside in […]
Location, Location, Location On a clear day you can just about see the rocky shores of western Ireland from a good seat at The Wharf restaurant at Connecticut’s Madison Beach Hotel. Well, not really–actually, you’re looking south–but the view of Long Island Sound is vast and breathtaking. A chef here could depend on the vista […]
Normal Rockwell Museum: The artist’s studio in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, reveals details that show the man behind the paintings.
