The award-winning L.A. Burdick is a favorite spot to satisfy chocolate cravings in New England.
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“I think women make good runners because they’re so good at multitasking, and it’s something they can fit into their busy schedules. Running is more accessible and affordable than a lot of other sports and fitness activities. It can also be very social, which draws women in.” —Joan Benoit Samuelson (born May 16, 1957, in Cape […]
Tips on how to get started and how to avoid costly mistakes. Collecting is among our most basic human instincts. Whether we intentionally set out to or not, most of us collect something. Karen Keane knows this better than most: Now the CEO of one of the world’s leading auction houses, Skinner Inc., based in […]
Spring has sprung! Daffodils, crocuses, and forsythia have all begun to bloom (or will soon) and we’re throwing open our windows and planning outdoor weekend adventures.
Five years before Ben & Jerry’s there was Steve’s Ice Cream in Somerville, Massachusetts.
When we told the story of the the first fried clam in 1979, we expected our readers to weigh in. And weigh in they did.
Throughout 1960, most of New England and all of Boston were caught up in Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign for the presidency. I was 15 that year, and for me and my friends, Kennedy was a hero whose course we followed with the enthusiasm of youth. On the night before the election, he was to […]
Do you know where the first chocolate chip cookie was invented? Learn the history of Toll House Cookies, America’s favorite cookie.
Desserts
Favorite Potluck Cake Recipes
Potluck cakes are the perfect party dessert. From pound cakes to cream cakes, here’s a list of favorite potluck cakes to inspire.
Did you know that 20% of Bostonians claim Irish heritage? Learn more tidbits and trivia about two of New England’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day parades.
Magazine
Best Hidden Places in New England
Dreaming of getting away? Think new, get off the beaten path, and visit these six hidden New England towns for a relaxed, laid-back escape.
A collection of archival shots and contemporary photos from Mark Fleming capturing a 1930s-inspired winter road trip throughout New England.