Do You Think Grits Are a Southern Invention? Well, not really. Fact is, they originated in New England… When most people think of New England food, they think of lobsters, clam chowder, Boston baked beans, scrod, Indian pudding, cranberries, and apple pie. (Yes, we claim apple pie, too.) But how many of us today have […]
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To be at Jacob’s Pillow during its world-famous dance festival is a bit like attending a dreamy New England summer camp. Look around the rural 225-acre grounds of this Becket, Massachusetts, institution and you’ll see lithe, graceful dancers walking from one performance venue to the next, or chatting with friends on the rolling green lawn; […]
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Maine Noir | The Yankee Interview
When The Poacher’s Son, the first novel by former Down East editor in chief Paul Doiron, hit the bookstores in 2010, it garnered near-instant acclaim and won the Strand Critics Award for best first mystery novel and a Maine Literary Award for best fiction, as well as a coveted Edgar Award nomination. It’s the story […]
Swimming with the big ones off the Rhode Island coast: You’re safe—it’s the sharks that are in trouble.
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Ask Historic New England | June 2017
I love the look of dark sashes on old houses. Can I paint the sashes on my Greek Revival house black or dark green? —Catey M., Keene, NH The use of color on window sashes is something that changes depending on the style and age of the house. On Georgian-style homes from the 1700s, window […]
Maine
Inside the Nubble Light
As keeper of Maine’s Nubble Light, Matt Rosenberg shares his unique view of the famous light and the beauty of its natural surroundings.
New Hampshire
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire | Could You Live Here?
The place where it all started: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire (population 6,269). This pretty lakeside town welcomes you to The Oldest Summer Resort in America.
Massachusetts
A Visit to Eataly Boston
A tour of Eataly Boston, the recently opened Italian food emporium that’s become a global juggernaut.
Rhode Island
Favorite Newport, Rhode Island, Hotels & Inns
There’s no shortage of great places to stay at one of New England’s premier summer destinations. Here are our favorite Newport, Rhode Island, hotels.
DUBLIN, NH (May 2017) – New England is one of the most popular summer travel destinations in America for a reason: its wealth of incredible things to do, see, and eat. In the May/June issue of Yankee, readers will discover hundreds of ideas for a perfect New England vacation, from a weeklong trip on a […]
Breads
Favorite Bread Recipes
Flavorful and so easy to make, bread is a great addition to any meal and can be tailored to be either sweet or savory. Here are some of our favorite bread recipes.
Cooking Advice
Turkey Cooking Times | Kitchen Advice
In need of some turkey cooking advice? Follow our advice for oven temperature, turkey cooking times, how long to let turkey rest before serving, and more.