Co-host Richard Wiese goes walking with llamas on a trip to picturesque northwest Connecticut, while Amy Traverso heads to Sudbury, Massachusetts, to celebrate fall produce at Siena Farms. Owner Chris Kurth grows crops that inspire the culinary creations of his wife, noted Boston chef Ana Sortun, who shows Amy how to prepare a fresh-from-the-garden meal. Back in the kitchen, Amy bakes up an inventive treat, Glazed Chocolate Potato Doughnut Muffins.
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In Massachusetts, we follow in the footsteps of a culinary legend as co-host Amy Traverso and chef Lydia Shire visit Julia Child’s beloved Cambridge market, Savenor’s. Meanwhile, co-host Richard Wiese spends the day with award-winning Connecticut chef Michel Nischan, visiting a hydroponic farm in Hamden before heading back to Nischan’s home to feast on a delicious autumn frittata. Back in the kitchen, Amy shows how to make Apple, Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion Pastry Bites.
From skiing and snow tubing to ziplining and touring ice castles, here are sixteen ways for the whole family to love another cold New England winter.
Yankee senior food editor and “Weekends with Yankee” cohost Amy Traverso recounts her first brush with culinary legend Julia Child, and shares her thoughts on why Julia’s enduring influence — especially on female chefs in the Boston food scene — was an important story to tell in the series’ season five debut episode.
Season 5
Blueberry Buckle
This sweet and summery blueberry buckle is among the delicious recipes from season five of Weekends with Yankee.
In a season 5 episode of Weekends with Yankee, Amy Traverso learns the best ways to make easy clam chowder and fried clams from Steve Woodman of Woodman’s of Essex. Their classic chowder recipe has just four ingredients.
A visit to Meb’s Kitchenwares in a season five episode of Weekends with Yankee inspired us to share some of our favorite regional creations in a gift guide celebrating New England craftsmanship.
This easy and flavorful clear-broth clam chowder recipe is among the delicious recipes from season five of Weekends with Yankee.
This delicious cacio e pepe gnocchi from Boston chef Douglass Williams is one of the many tasty dishes featured on season five of Weekends with Yankee.
Season 5
The Joys of Jack Jumping
A timeless Vermont tradition that returns anyone to childhood.
This comforting spinach and ricotta dumpling recipe from series co-host Amy Traverso is among the delicious recipes from season five of Weekends with Yankee.
For “Common Ground” (season 5, episode 2), Weekends with Yankee co-host Richard Wiese headed to West Cornwall, Connecticut, to make some new furry friends at Country Quilt Llama Farm. Inspired by his visit, here are nine more New England animal experiences that guarantee an unforgettable up-close encounter. (Note: Since many businesses and attractions are still adjusting […]