Food

The Brattleboro Farmers’ Market

I haven’t written a cooking-oriented post for weeks. I have been cooking, but it it has been of the “quickly-as-possible-so-we-can-get-back-outside-and-enjoy-the-fleeting-summer” sort. Fresh tomato salads, grilled sausages, hamburgers, etc.   One quick tip: Try using rice vinegar and shallots in your next tomato salad. The milder acidity is a great compliment to the sweet, ripe fruit […]

Magazine

A Day at the SoWa Market

Every Sunday from May through October, the open-air SoWa Market in Boston’s South End entices with food, craft, and vintage market finds – plus food trucks!

Travel

Slide Show: The Emerald Necklace in Massachusetts by Sean Litchfield

Sean Litchfield is a Boston-based editorial and fine art photographer. A Cape Cod native, Litchfield holds a BS in Photography and works in large and medium format film as well as digital. He produces earnest, beautiful images that evoke the deep sense of uneasiness that marks the contemporary landscape. Ordinary scenes are rendered extraordinary, evocative […]

New England

The 25 Best Beach Towns in New England

Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of these picks is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.

History

There Are No Heart Attacks Among Native New Englanders

Welcome to the July 2012 edition of Jud’s New England Journal, the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, N.H. There Are No Heart Attacks Among Native New Englanders None at all. The simple explanation has to do with the way we speak… There are […]

Vermont

Burlington Farmers’ Market: The Best in New England?

For a little taste of southern France in northern New England, the Burlington Farmers’ Market on Saturday is the ne plus ultra. Translation: fairly unbeatable. Vendors crowd Burlington’s City Hall Park and spill onto Saint Paul Street, which is closed to traffic during the market, making the experience even friendlier for the throngs of shoppers, […]

New Hampshire

19. Hampton Beach, New Hampshire | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire: Lamie’s Inn. If you are looking for an escape from the chaos and bustle of Hampton Beach, you can’t do better than Lamie’s Inn, just up the road in Hampton proper. Built in 1740, this family-owned and operated inn features rooms decorated in authentic colonial style, but […]

Connecticut

17. (Tie) Madison, Connecticut | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Madison, Connecticut: The Inn at Lafayette Smack in the middle of town, The Inn at Lafayette has a hint of European inspiration, with its French doors and pale, pretty room. If you get hungry, Café Allegre is serving up delicious, Italian-style meals downstairs. www.innatlafayette.com   Where to Eat in Madison, Connecticut: […]

Maine

11. York Beach, Maine | Best Attractions, Dining, and Lodging

Where to Stay in York Beach, Maine: Cutty Sark Motel Located on Long Sands Beach, every one of the motel’s 42 rooms has an ocean view. www.cuttysarkmotel.com   Where to Eat in York Beach, Maine: The Union Grill and Pub Located within the Union Bluff Hotel. Be sure to try the onion rings or the […]

Gardens

Foraging for Beach Plums

For chef Jason Bond, foraging for beach plums is just another day at the beach…

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