A bench adorned with a holiday wreath faces a lighthouse by the sea, with snow covering the ground and rocks along the shore.

New England Lighthouses in Winter

While especially popular in summer, a visit to one of New England's lighthouses in winter is perhaps the best time to truly admire their unique beauty.
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Meringue Cookies (Forgotten Cookies)

Meringue Cookies (Forgotten Cookies)

Incredibly easy, this is recipe for melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies is perfect for busy bakers because you just turn off the oven and let them cool.
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5 Classic Yankee Christmas Stories

New England is a special place to be during the Christmas season. Here are 5 favorite Christmas classics from the Yankee archives.
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When you claim your Yankee All-Access Charter Membership you will receive the best of Yankee in 27 curated Special Collections—including Summer Destinations, Fall Destinations, and Winter Destinations—available only online.
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Cheddar Twists with Rosemary

Cheddar Twists with Rosemary

Making your own cheddar twists (or cheese straws or sticks) is easier than you might imagine.
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All Aboard the Polar Express | Excerpt from Yankee Magazine, December 1998

All Aboard the Polar Express | Yankee Classic

Every Christmas, families across NH are magically transported to the North Pole by train. Learn more about the Polar Express experience in this 1998 Yankee Classic.
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Cherry-Nut Cake

Mom’s Cherry-Nut Cake

Tender and moist and scented with cherries, almond extract, vanilla, and walnuts, this cherry-nut cake is the perfect Christmas treat.
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