On the untamed side of the Berkshires, back roads and byways take visitors deep into autumn beauty and unexpected discoveries.
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The Shantyman’s song bellowed across the deck of the schooner, setting the pace of the work to be done on this Maine cruise. -Who paid out all this chain, boys, Heave your man spikes down. -We’ll haul her back again, boys, Heave your man spikes down. The anchor needed to be raised after our first […]
Don’t be intimidated by homemade ice cream! Follow these expert tips on how to make the best homemade ice cream for your next gathering.
The Bay State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors. Read our picks for the best food & dining in Massachusetts. BEST GARDEN SETTINGMEZZE BISTRO & BAR, WilliamstownMore than 70 local farms supply everything from grass-fed local beef to artisanal cheeses and salad fixings for chef Joji Sumi to create his inspired […]
Desserts
Secrets to Gluten-Free Macaroons
These gluten-free macaroons are sure to be a hit with everyone, not just people with gluten sensitivities and celiac disease.
Remember Congo bars? This recipe yields delicious chocolate chip squares studded with pecans and flavored with coconut. If you like soft chocolate chip cookies, you probably like blondies and Congo bars even better, since the ratio of chewy center to crisp edges is more in your favor. This Congo bars recipe, adapted from the Wellesley […]
If high-end art, village charm, and a hike along wind-scoured cliffs draws you in, Monhegan Island in Maine is the island for you.
BEST MODERNIZED MOTEL BRIARCLIFF MOTEL, Great Barrington The chic look of the Mad Men era mostly by-passed roadside lodging, but new owners have imbued this ’60s motel with wit and style, making it a cool place to unwind in the hippest town in the Berkshires. Monument Mountain is literally across the street. Rates: from $170, […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Pine Tree State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Maine. BEST TRADITIONAL MAINE INN THE BLUE HILL INN, Blue Hill Conjure an image of the perfect inn, and likely it resembles this Federal-style gem decorated […]
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 […]
These jam cookies take less than 15 minutes to put together and another 20 minutes to bake, making them a perfect solution for those moments when you need something sweet and homemade in a hurry. They’re tender and buttery with great contrast from the tart jam. The cookies first appeared in Yankee about ten years […]
At Cogswell’s Grant in Essex, Massachusetts, Caroline Craig’s cooking stirs memories of a life lived in service to a fabled family and their historic property. One day in 1966, Al and Caroline Craig walked down the road to pick strawberries at Cogswell’s Grant, a 1600s-era farm, with early-18th-century buildings, at the end of Spring Street […]