New Hampshire

The Story of New Hampshire’s 
Capital

TIME ENOUGH FOR many changes to take place has elapsed since the ordination of young Timothy Walker in a blockhouse in the wilderness. There, in 1730, the Reverend John Barnard of Andover, Massachusetts, who had come on horseback over the rough trail to the Plantation of Penny-Cook which he firmly believed to be the former […]

Food

Election Cake | History and Recipe

Made with yeast and flavored with currants and spices, these Hartford Election Cakes (you might also call them rolls) get our vote for sweet, old-fashioned flavor.

Desserts

How to Make Granny Smith Apple Cake

Granny Smith apple cake is a simple coffee cake that will impress your guests. Have it with breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.

Breakfast & Brunch

Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Streusel

This unusually moist coffee cake is great with seasonal pairings, such as peaches in the summer and apples and pecans in the fall.

Rhode Island

Bristol, RI | Hotels & Inns Guide

Whether you’re a history buff, outdoors lover, or sailing nut, plan a great weekend escape with our roundup of Bristol, RI, hotels and inns.

Breakfast & Brunch

Homemade Apple Cider Donuts

For when you can’t make it to the orchard, here’s a recipe for homemade apple cider donuts covered in cinnamon and sugar.

Magazine

The Essence of Appledore

Eating what you gather on an island can change how you look at food—and even life itself.

New England

The Best 5 All-You-Can-Eat Feasts

Far more than an excuse to wear forgiving pants, New England’s top all-you-can-eat dining experiences inspire diners to interact with food in unexpected ways.

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