Even without the sparkling lure of the Atlantic at its doorstep, Maine’s Upper Midcoast would be a worthy foliage visit. Learn more, plus our picks for the area’s best scenic route, photo op, fun for kids, and where to eat and shop.
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Living
Reading Emily
Every fall, people come from hundreds— even thousands—of miles away to read aloud all of Emily Dickinson’s 1,789 poems in one day. From dawn until dark, the author joins this singular band of poetry fans to find out why.
After years as a Hollywood exec, Gesine Bullock-Prado moved to Vermont and became a baker. And she’s savoring life like never before.
Desserts
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Cake
Looking for the perfect summer dessert? Here’s how to whip up an easy Oreo cookie ice cream cake.
At times, starlight can illuminate what is truly important. An ode to the sleeping porch, where cicadas provide a lullaby.
Let’s go back to those early years. Before the big house came down, nail by nail, board by board, beam by beam. Before all those truckloads of old timber rumbled through the quiet center of Middletown, Connecticut. Before the tree clearing and the dirt moving. Before the curious onlookers came to see what all the […]
We searched far and wide for the best ice cream flavors in New England. Here’s a baker’s dozen of New England super scoops.
Desserts
Favorite Cookie Recipes
From smelling the aroma to taking the first warm bite, cookies have long been a comforting food. Here are some of our favorite cookie recipes.
Cozy up for a night or weekend at these Bennington, VT, hotels and inns. And while you’re there, check out some of our picks for where to eat and what to do.
New England
2018 Editors’ Picks for Food Lovers
From ice cream to fine dining, here are some of our favorite ideas for foodies in New England.
The ProphetGeorge Perkins Marsh by Leath Tonino You know Henry David Thoreau and you know John Muir and you know Teddy Roosevelt. You probably have heard of Aldo Leopold (A Sand County Almanac), Rachel Carson (Silent Spring), and Edward Abbey (Desert Solitaire). These are the famous nature lovers of American history, the writer-thinker-preachers we credit […]
What is the difference between cake flour and pastry flour? Is it okay to substitute all-purpose flour in recipes that call for them? Our expert has the answer.