It’s impossible to oversell the importance of maple season to New Englanders, and not just the farmers who make (or subsidize) a living from their acres of sugarbush. Even for the rest of us, those initial trickles of amber syrup represent the first meaningful sign of spring. The sight of a sugar shack billowing clouds […]
FEATURED MAPLE EVENTS Maine Maple Sunday | March 26 Spring makes its long-awaited return in March—so be there to greet it at one or more of the many participating member sugarhouses of the Maine Maple Producers Association. The offerings are different at every one, but look for tours, demonstrations, games, activities, and of course free samples. […]
Old Wethersfield, CT, the Nutmeg State’s largest historic district may be the most perfect walking village in all of New England.
What do Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park have to offer? Shops, dining, and outdoor activities that make this a Maine destination that’s worth the trip.
Steeped in history, culture, and tradition, the beautiful and bustling coastal city of Newport, RI, offers something for everyone.
A collection of images from our talented Instagram community celebrating the year-round beauty of New England.
Refreshing in summer and a reminder of warm days in winter, this easy homemade lemon sherbet is creamy, sweet, tart, and light on the tongue.
New Englanders don’t necessarily need adjectives and adverbs to describe something. Here, we examine a few unusual New England phrases.
In praise of pumpkin. An autumn favorite does double duty as a holiday staple.
A sampling of our favorite holiday pie recipes, from tried-and-true classics like Apple and Pecan to the more adventurous Eggnog Chiffon.
In the “Big American Cookbook,” chef Mario Batali celebrates U.S.A. regional cuisine – including this recipe for Apple Pie with Cheddar.
You may not think of Martha’s Vineyard as a winter getaway, but you should. In early February, my wife, Grace, and I escaped the New Hampshire winter for a weekend in Edgartown, Massachusetts. It wasn’t the kind of island retreat most often thought of when the snow flies. But it suited us just fine. The […]
