On the subject of Boston and Bostonians… Probably “snobby” is too harsh a description. “Proud” might be better.
History
new england
Gardens
Kitchen Garden Tips
A kitchen garden is a separate garden plot located close to the kitchen door for spring, summer and fall cooking convenience. The kitchen gardens found in England and France are most likely the source of inspiration for the American kitchen gardens that have been common fixtures throughout New England for centuries. Today, kitchen gardens are […]
Lobster shacks — iconic symbols along the coast of New England — are a beacon to those who crave lobster fresh from the the Atlantic Ocean.
Design
Matt Brown | Open Studio
A self-taught printmaker, Matt Brown discovered moku hanga at an exhibit of Japanese prints at the Hood Museum of Art and has been making prints since 1993.
Renovating an old home is a hero’s quest, a test of stamina and means. Whether you do it yourself or employ a battalion of workers, there’s no getting away cheap. And yet, in the realm of costly hobbies it stands apart as a noble pursuit, a labor of love. Restoration contractors understand the love and […]
This historic-homes expert shares her tips for making old houses energy efficient. No matter how much you love old houses, you’re never going to make your early Cape into a net-zero house. But it doesn’t have to be a total energy drain, either. Just ask Sally Zimmerman, senior manager of preservation services for Historic […]
When my husband and I set out to restore an 1873 two-family house to the single it was originally designed to be, we faced two challenges. First, our budget, like that of many homeowners, wasn’t unlimited. Second, the house, nestled on a compact urban street near Boston, had undergone an enthusiastic 1980s remodeling, which, save […]
Did the pilgrims eat popcorn? We asked Plimoth Plantation for the truth about this common popcorn myth.
The New Hampshire seacoast encompasses only 13 miles. A day’s walk, however, proves that it’s long on character and characters.
Maine
Summer on Sebago Lake
Head a half-hour or so northwest of Portland, Maine, a city defined by the sea, and you’ll come to Sebago Lake. Around its 45 square miles you won’t find wilderness, unless a storm rolls in, dark as night, and that’s wild enough when it catches you. But like thousands of lakes in New England, Sebago […]
A collection of New England lighthouse photographs taken by photographer and frequent contributor Kindra Clineff.
Is eating salmon and peas on the Fourth of July part of your family’s Independence Day tradition? Here’s our favorite salmon and peas recipe.