How To

How to Make a Lavender Air Freshener

Freshen the air naturally with a sachet made from lavender flowers. Here’s how to make a homemade lavender air freshener.

Appetizers

Easy Pineapple Cheese Ball Appetizer

This easy pineapple cheese ball appetizer makes a great addition to any holiday party table. Its both classic and versatile.

Desserts

Favorite Cookie Recipes

From smelling the aroma to taking the first warm bite, cookies have long been a comforting food. Here are some of our favorite cookie recipes.

Massachusetts

Best of Boston & Cambridge | 2018 Editors’ Choice Awards

Planning a Boston vacation, day trip, or getaway? From dining and lodging to attractions that are well worth the drive, here are nearly 20 of our editors’ picks for the best of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

New England

Wake Up, Dig In | Best Breakfasts

We hit a favorite breakfast spot in each New England state to discover a surefire dish you can order there — or whip up at home.

Breakfast & Brunch

Lou’s Homemade Granola

This honey-based recipe from Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery in Hanover, NH, gets a boost of flavor from the many add-ins, especially the shredded coconut and sesame seeds.

Breakfast & Brunch

Coffee Sponge Cake for Spring

Sponge cakes are wonderful in the spring, and the subtle aroma and flavor of coffee in this coffee sponge cake make it something really special.

Food

8 Favorite Peach Recipes

Sweet, juicy peaches are a terrific treat during the warm summer months. Here are eight of our best-loved peach recipes from the Yankee archives.

Breads

Italian Easter Bread with Dyed Eggs

Celebrate Easter with a traditional recipe for Italian Easter Bread with dyed eggs. It makes for a beautiful (and delicious!) Easter table centerpiece.

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