Food

Best Brownies

Between cakey and fudgy, and not too sweet, that’s what makes these chocolate brownies so hard to beat!

Main Dishes

Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni is layered with shredded cheddar and fresh breadcrumbs (plus a generous splash of milk) in this recipe for old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese.

Main Dishes

Broccoli-Noodle Casserole

Whether you are in the mood for a vegetarian main dish or just an extra-tasty side dish, this broccoli-noodle casserole with cheese recipe is sure to please.

Soups, Stews, & Chowders

Old-Fashioned Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

This homemade chicken and dumplings recipe has been passed down through generations and brings to mind the old-fashioned flavors that came from grandma’s kitchen

Breads

Old-Fashioned Banana Bread

This old-fashioned banana bread recipe yields a delicious loaf with a delicate texture and big banana flavor. Make two and freeze one for later!

Vermont

Winter in the Village of Newfane, Vermont

Newfane, Vermont, is some 60 houses and other buildings that amount to a white-clapboarded, black-shuttered, Greek Revival epitome of small-town New England.

New England

Best Holiday Craft Fairs in New England

Holiday craft fairs fill the weekends between Halloween and Christmas at churches, community centers, schools, and function halls all across New England. Offering food (for snacking and giving), handmade gift items, and a healthy dose of holiday cheer, they are often one of the earliest signs of the approaching holiday season. Why not visit one […]

Travel

5 Best Holiday Light Displays in New England

New England’s darkest season is filled with light. The coolest illuminations shine not only with electrical sparkle but with gigawatts of community energy and pride. Bundle up and take part in one or all of these magical spectacles, which we think are the 5 best holiday light displays in New England. *** Updated for 2016 […]