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Five easy desserts to see you through the holidays, from Thanksgiving to the new year.

A tenth-anniversary celebration of the best New England artisan foods, from Boston cream pie to aged cheddar cheese, all delivered right to your doorstep.

I am writing this in late summer, a few days after laying to rest my mother-in-law, Mary, beside her husband, who has been waiting more than 40 years for her in the leafy cemetery a short walk from our house. Mary was 96, ready to move on, so this is not a sad story. Instead, […]

Why should the origin of something as good as Boston cream pie be such a mystery? Learn more about the history of Boston cream pie.

Europe isn’t the only place you’ll find old ruins and medieval-style structures. Here’s a list of New England castles that are well worth a day of exploration.

Where are the best pancakes in New England? Soak up some real maple syrup with a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes at these flapjack-friendly New England eateries.

From sweet apple pie to cream-filled whoopie pies, these eight New England desserts are tried and true Yankee classics.

The most perfect day of the year will most likely arrive in late September, though it’s also been known to come sometime in October. Last year it was October 21, if memory serves, but it had been an unusually warm summer; the creeks had been running low all fall, and it wasn’t until the middle […]

Celebrating Moxie – Maine’s favorite drink with the curious flavor you either love or hate, but can’t forget. Learn more about Moxie soda.

A cross between a crisp and a cake, this moist and tender raspberry buckle is a perfect summer dessert.

Cobbler vs. crisp? Slump vs. buckle? Learn the difference between the many funny names for fruity old fashioned desserts, plus recipes!

Freeport, Maine, beckons visitors with small-town charm, outlet shopping, and outdoor fun along the beautiful Atlantic coast.