highlights /// A Guide to Winter Comforts Shake off the chill with the coziest inn in the world (we built it!), the best comfort foods around, and warm and welcoming New England pubs. /// Leaving Mary’s Farm How longtime Yankee columnist Edie Clark found “the best, most rewarding kind of love” in her little home on the […]
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Why is there an extra doorknob embedded in the trim at my front entry? —Linda C., Rochester, NH A small knob in the trim next to an entry door is likely the pulling mechanism from the kind of mechanical doorbell that existed before electric doorbells became popular in the early 20th century. Historic New England […]
As Christmas approaches, Santa Claus will be popping up in some jolly interesting places. Here are 5 favorite spots that aren’t the mall.
Oysters | In Season
You may have heard of the “R rule,” which dictates that oysters are best consumed during months whose names contain the letter r. Which is to say, fall through early spring. But does this rule really have any legs? Perhaps at one time. Before red tides — which tend to happen in summer — were […]
Dear Yankee | December 2017
I want to commend the subtle way in which your editing has broadcast the message that the faces of New England cross religious and racial lines; that this part of the country is more inclusive than one associates with its origins. In the November/December issue, there was the Christmas tree story that noted customers were […]
DUBLIN, NH (November 2017)— New England’s best locally made food products are celebrated in the fifth annual Yankee Editors’ Choice Food Awards 2017, as featured in a multipage layout in the magazine’s November/December issue. Beautifully photographed on location at presenting sponsor Simon Pearce’s flagship location in Quechee, VT, the 10 honorees were chosen by Yankee […]
8 Favorite Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp is a popular ingredient in New England cooking. From battered and fried to simmered in a creamy chowder, we love these shrimp recipes.
A Perfect Weekend in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s summer seacoast is also an unforgettable holiday destination. Here’s how to spend a perfect weekend in Portsmouth, NH.
From cozy inns to old-fashioned holiday shopping, read on for our festive roundup of things to do in Weston, Vermont.
Early Churches of Rural New England | Photos
A collection of images celebrating the beauty of early New England churches from architectural photographer Steve Rosenthal.
If you’re planning a trip to Vermont’s lively little capital, find a great spot to stay with our Montpelier, VT, hotels guide
Best Boston Museums for Kids
There are plenty of world-renowned Boston museums, but these are our editors’ favorite kid-friendly picks around the city.