A few weeks ago, I wrote about Imogene Wolcott, Yankee’s first food editor, and her list of the “20 Most New Englandy Dishes.” Many readers wrote in to share their thoughts about what was worthy or missing on her list, and we loved reading their comments. Well, now I have another Imogene list for […]
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Mystic Seaport | Maritime History in Connecticut
Of all the museums dedicated to New England’s maritime past, Mystic Seaport in Connecticut may be the most extensive.
Hungry? The Bay State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST SEASONAL COOKING: ALLIUM RESTAURANT & BAR, Great Barrington From the first greens of spring to the root vegetables of autumn, this locavore New American restaurant […]
Hungry? The Granite State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in New Hampshire for 2014. BEST COMFORT-FOOD DINING: CAMP, Meredith The tin roof, fieldstone fireplace, peeled-wood trim, and big pine tables evoke a classic lakeside camp, and the food echoes the […]
Hungry? The Ocean State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Rhode Island for 2014. BEST MEXICAN ROADSIDE STAND: TACOS DON NACHO, Pawtucket The Old West chuckwagon pulled by a fiberglass horse certainly makes an arresting sight on the roadside […]
Desserts
Grapenut Raisin Ice Cream
If you’ve never visited an ice cream stand in a faraway state, you may not realize that your favorite flavor has regional roots. Unlike chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and all of their chip, cookie, and candy bar studded siblings, there are some American ice cream flavors that are unique to their respective region. In the Midwest […]
BEST OF PROVIDENCE, RI | Attractions BEST GIFTS FOR THE GOURMAND: STOCK CULINARY GOODS, Providence Beloved by home cooks and chefs alike, Stock is a treasure trove of kitchen tools, gadgets, and gifts for food lovers. Shopkeep Jan Dane’s passion for all things culinary shows in her careful sourcing: nestled alongside well-known brands, expect small-batch, […]
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DIY Repurposed Memo Books
Have you ever spent time at a lakeside or mountain camp with friends and family? It is one of my favorite New England traditions. One thing I have always loved about “camp” is exploring the magazines, puzzles and games that have been used through the generations. I love finding handwritten scoreboards from previous visits, discovering […]
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Vermont for 2014. BEST OUTDOOR WEAR: KL MOUNTAIN SHOP, Shelburne Spending time in Vermont’s great outdoors? Stop at this outlet first for terrific bargains (up to 60 percent off) on clothing and gear from top brands, including North Face, Patagonia, and […]
Tower Hill Botanic Garden in the inviting town of Boylston, Massachusetts, earned a spot on Yankee’s “Best Public Gardens” list in the Mar/Apr 2014 issue, and was also named an “Editors’ Choice” selection in Yankee’s May/June 2014 issue. Hmm. Seems it must be worth a drive over to investigate, which is what I did, albeit […]
A Providence designer turned a tiny, dilapidated 1800s house into a nautically inspired New England haven.
In Hope, Maine, a community rallies behind an improbable dream.