The Craftsbury General Store is where many of my small town’s groggy souls fill up their cups and take their first slurp of coffee. For instance this morning, Barb stopped by on her way to work at the Academy, followed by Paula who works at the Flower Shop, then Sarah who runs the Art House, […]
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Heading out for brunch is a popular way to celebrate Mother’s Day each spring, but we think treating Mom to a brunch spread at home is a meaningful (and delicious!) way to show your appreciation. Whether it’s for Mother’s Day or another special occasion, these brunch recipes will leave your guests impressed. Baked Eggs in […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Constitution State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Connecticut. BEST MUSICAL THEATRE GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, East Haddam This wedding-cake lookalike is home to a Tony Award-winning stage. Man of La Mancha and Annie were pre-Broadway […]
Food
Strawberry Desserts
Each June we look forward to strawberry season in New England and then take advantage of early summer’s top berry by baking them into our favorite sweet treats or slicing them up and serving them fresh atop pancakes, shortcakes, and just about any other cake. Get picking and then dig in! Frosted Strawberry Squares Bonnie […]
In New Hampshire’s North Country, an old farmer left a legacy unlike any other.
Kennebunk, Maine, is the kind of town with a gazebo on the green, friendly locals that nod hello, free downtown parking, and easy access to the beach.
Topped with a chunky peanut butter frosting, this portable “Coke cake” is a fun and easy summer party dessert. Summer is the season for ultra-portable sheet cakes, and it’s hard to imagine a more kid-friendly cake than this Coca-Cola-infused sheet cake topped with a broiled peanut butter frosting. Using just one pan, it requires no […]
Desserts
Homemade Cherry Devil’s Food Cake
Cherries and chocolate make for one sweet pairing, and look as pretty as they are delicious to eat in this homemade cherry devil’s food cake from scratch. A lot of recipes out there for this particular cake call for a boxed devil’s food cake mix and a can of cherry pie filling. While this probably […]
New England
2013 My Hometown Photo Contest Winners
See which images from the My Hometown Photo Contest took top honors.
It’s not even March, but I saw the first snowdrops blooming near my house today, so I’m getting a leg up on Saint Patrick’s Day by making my favorite Irish Soda Bread, which I like to dress up with currants and apples (the recipe first ran in my first book, The Apple Lover’s Cookbook). Now, […]
Desserts
Fun Valentine’s Day Brownies
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing something sweet with those you love? Since brownies are so customizable, but uniformly adored, coming up with a few versions of fun Valentine’s Day brownies seemed like the perfect way to share some sugary love this season. Brownies are a classic […]
I have a new favorite Christmas cookie, a sweet little biscuit flavored with lemon and caraway seeds and finished with a lemon glaze. Even better, the recipe takes us way back to the very beginning of American cooking. In fact, it has its roots in the first cookbook ever published here. The First Christmas “Cookey” […]