The most perfect day of the year will most likely arrive in late September, though it’s also been known to come sometime in October. Last year it was October 21, if memory serves, but it had been an unusually warm summer; the creeks had been running low all fall, and it wasn’t until the middle […]
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Dear Yankee | September/October 2022
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee magazine articles.
In creating a home “you don’t want to leave,” Sandra Morgan Downie has drawn thousands of followers to her online doorstep.
Celebrating Moxie – Maine’s favorite drink with the curious flavor you either love or hate, but can’t forget. Learn more about Moxie soda.
Part bustling college town, part peaceful outdoor retreat, Middlebury, VT, is a quintessential New England getaway.
Learn Yankee’s picks for the best of Portland, Maine, including where to eat, where to stay, what to do, and everything in between.
Main Dishes
Portuguese Pot Roast (Carne Assada)
This dish from food writer David Leite’s mother is a traditional Azorean braised beef dish made with meltingly tender meat, small red potatoes, chouriço, and onions.
History
The New England Hot Dog Bun
With a toasted, buttery outside and a soft inside, top-loading New England hot dog bun is arguably one of the best buns in the world.
New Hampshire
Favorite Things to Do in Jackson, New Hampshire
Jackson, New Hampshire, is home to an impressive selection of eateries, hotels, and winter activities. Here are a few of our favorite things to do in Jackson, NH.
New England
Nature in New England’s Wild Places | Photos
A collection of images celebrating New England nature and conservation from photographer Jerry Monkman.
Autumn is filled with delightful reasons to explore this region that balances small-town charm with big-time appeal.
These harmless insects can be a blessing in a garden, but a nuisance in a home. Learn more about the ever-popular ladybug and see why they might be worthy of peaceful coexistence.