On a recent visit to the New Hampshire Lakes Region, I knew I wanted to spend some time outside in the great outdoors. This sounds easy enough, but since the two main winter activities in the region (ice fishing and skiing) aren’t things I am qualified (or equipped) to participate in solo on a moment’s […]
Few desserts in life are as classic as the chocolate chip cookie, but despite their simple perfection, variations abound. We just can’t seem to stop fiddling with the recipe to indulge our passion for nuts, oatmeal, peanut butter, extra chocolate, dried fruit, or (my new personal favorite) coffee. Ladies and gentlemen that share my love […]
In the small college-town of Keene, New Hampshire (where 5,400 students make up over 1/4 of the population), you’ll find a charming downtown Main Street teeming with shops, restaurants, retro movie theater, and the quintessential New England white clapboard church. Your Kitchen Store. If you want it for your kitchen, they have it. Equally swoon-worthy […]
Two feet of snow in falling October has brought about a bit of an abrupt end to the foliage season, but after one of the more atypical foliage seasons in years, I guess little would have surprised me. The season began with an over hundred year rainstorm, so why not end it with an over hundred year snowstorm. […]
Like many of you, we like to commemorate special days — like Presidents’ Day — with special dishes here at Yankee. We keep an eye on the calendar and plan our recipes accordingly. While there aren’t any greeting cards or gifts specifically tied to the Presidents’ Day (unless you include offerings from your local auto […]
Each year the seaside town of Plymouth, MA is visited by countless tourists – local, national, and global – hoping to experience a taste of 1620’s American history by wandering through the kitchen garden of a 1627 Plimoth Colony housewife, peeking inside a mat-covered wetu home at a Wampanoag campsite, or stepping aboard the Mayflower […]
The first thing that hits you as you walk into this sunny spot in the tiny village of Jeffersonville is the mouthwatering scent of fresh-baked pastries, decadent creme brulee French toast, and whatever waffle is on special. If your taste runs to hearty, you won’t go wrong with the cafe’s summer garden hash (topped with […]
The more I experience the commercial push of the Valentine’s Day as an adult, the more I want to go back and celebrate the holiday in the classic “classroom style” of my youth. This means valentine cards for everyone and plenty of treats to share. Emphasis on sugar and hearts. My early school years were […]
When we stumbled upon a blog post for New England Patriots Pops over at Mega•Crafty, we knew we’d found a Super Bowl treat our readers would love. A Pat’s fan after our own hearts, Meg came up with this oh-so-sweet — not to mention adorable — way to support the home team, and she kindly […]
Super Bowl Sunday isn’t quite the same without the Pats, but many of us will still be gathering together to watch the action. Whether you’re a diehard football fan or just tuning in for the commercials, there’s no denying that you and your guests will need nourishment for the big game on Sunday (or at […]
We Make the Best Hot Chocolate in the World Michael Klug, head chocolatier at L. A. Burdick in Walpole, New Hampshire, on making that perfect cup: The Right Stuff A great hot chocolate begins with good-quality ingredients. Klug opts for 2% milk over whole milk. “There’s already fat in the chocolate,” he explains. “And too-high […]
Snowy days call for ice skating, hot-chocolate picnics, and sledding parties. But even the hardiest New Englander needs a bit of shelter from the cold. Sling this repurposed flannel quilt over your shoulder, and when the winter chill seeps in, unfurl its warmth and snuggle up! Try using soft old shirts and blankets for the […]
