Now a week removed from our first New England fall foliage forecast of the year, every early turning tree has been catching my eye. There’s a maple in a parking lot along my commute that is nearly completely orange. A birch tree in my neighborhood is now speckled yellow. An old oak is turning brown […]
Since 1945, the Bigelow Tea Company has been supplying New England and beyond with quality teas, and none is more popular than the brand’s signature blend, Constant Comment. It was invented by Ruth Campbell Bigelow in the kitchen of her New York City brownstone in 1945. Unhappy with the teas available on the market at […]
A legendary family created two magnificent spaces in Shelburne, Vermont, that locals consider the best backyards in the country.
It’s always exciting to see the first local apples in the markets. I saw some this past weekend at a farm stand on the New York/Vermont border. They were labeled “Early Macs,” which means they were probably just McIntosh apples that ripened early. Here’s a roundup of the early season apples you’ll most commonly find […]
On a recent August morning, I found myself requiring a sweatshirt while hiking along the shores of a quiet New Hampshire pond at sunrise. In the unseasonably cool air, the morning mist that danced above the water was slow to burn off as the sun rose higher in the sky. When the view across the […]
The Mohawk Trail — New England’s first official “scenic tourist route” — has had millions of drivers tool along its 60-mile stretch since opening in 1914. Here some of our talented readers share their photos of this striking region of Massachusetts.
How a stray dog bounded his way into the hearts of one Massachusetts family.
Ready to hop in your car to take in the vibrant colors of fall? Use these driving directions for the best slow drives to see foliage in New England.
In retrospect, an outdoor wedding reception during a nor’easter was a perfect introduction to New England.
Avid gardener and blogger Michael Gordon, who lives in Peterborough, New Hampshire, shares his secrets on how to create the perfect backyard garden.
Summer is approaching peak bounty here in New England. Blueberries, raspberries, figs, peaches are in every market. They looked so gorgeous at the store today that I created this simple parfait dessert to show them off. The recipe is easier than it might look: You make a quick, no-fail pastry cream on the stove […]
Before being phased out in the mid-80s, the Kennebunkport Dump Parade was one of New England’s most unusual celebrations. Trash. We all have it, and we all create it. We spend our lives trying to get rid of it. There’s nothing dignified or elegant about trash. But if you were in Kennebunkport, Maine during the […]
