In the 1860s a cross between a White English Terrier (now extinct) and an English Bulldog resulted in a dog named Hooper’s Judge—considered the granddaddy from which all of today’s Boston Terriers are descended. Then, the breed was larger and often used in fighting matches. As the dog was bred down in size, it became […]
Boston has several hot chocolate cafes (shops dedicated exclusively to hot chocolate), many with extra sweet treats. Here are 3 favorites.
A closer look at Galleria Umberto, an old-time pizzeria in the heart of Boston’s North End.
In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. Use the natural materials found in your own backyard to make this woodland scene terrarium. Materials to Make a Woodland Scene Terrarium Glass container, with or without lid Live Hypnum […]
Inspired by the flora and fauna around us, Dedham Pottery designs are imaginative and distinctive.
When the family of artist Oliver Balf combed through a lifetime of paintings, they discovered truths about the artist’s passion, and themselves. October 2010: I remember his being tired but relieved after a long day of international travel. The spare kibbutz “guest house” that we arrived at in advance of a family wedding amused us […]
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to plan something special! Whether you make a day of it, head out at night, or spend it curled up on the couch, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to do for Valentine’s Day in New England. FEAST YOUR EYES What could be better than gazing […]
Boston is a pricey place. But walking around and exploring doesn’t cost a penny, and neither do these 5 best free Boston attractions.
As long as there have been fishing and cooking, there has been chowder. In one form or another, over many centuries, coastal cooks have served up some variation of local seafood simmered in a thick liquid—a dish more stew than soup. On the northwest coast of France, 17th-century fishermen cooked their concoctions in large cauldrons […]
As I type this, the snow is blowing outside my window and the temperature is a frigid 7° Fahrenheit. No doubt about it: This is braising weather. I want the cozy comfort of a slow-cooked meal, with the oven radiating heat and good smells filling the house. I’ve been working on this recipe for cider-braised […]
Yankee Classic from January 1996 If only you had come to Acadia National Park in winter when less than one percent of the year’s three million park visitors pass through. It would have been colder then, but at least you could have had the illusion that all this beauty was yours alone. I drove through […]
We all know Concord, Massachusetts, as the hometown of the American Revolution and the birthplace of American literature. But are you aware that it also had something to do with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
