A selection of our favorite seasonal recipes from the Yankee archives in three holiday menus: Rustic-Modern, Traditional, and Brunch.
sweet potato
Held each October in Westport, Connecticut, Chowdafest celebrates the delicious diversity of chowder.
New England
10 Perfect Fall Weekends in New England
Discover the foliage—and so much more—at these prime New England autumn destinations.
New England
10 Perfect Fall Weekends in New England
Discover the foliage—and so much more—at these prime New England autumn destinations.
Most people are aware that certain vegetables, such as celery, onion and lettuce, can be re-grown from kitchen scraps, but did you know that ornamental plants can be grown from kitchen waste as well? Most kitchen-scrap plants begin sprouting within weeks and the source material is literally at your fingertips. Why not dig out your […]
October means that everything-pumpkin season is here again, and while the world keeps finding new ways to add the popular “pumpkin spice” flavor to things we never thought possible (snack chips, gum, bagels….dog treats?), pumpkin classics like this reader-favorite pumpkin bread recipe from the Harborside House in Marblehead, Massachusetts rely on real pumpkin for the […]
Each September, just as the calendar is easing into the first official days of fall, Jim and I take to the road to make our annual pilgrimage north to the White Mountains. Though we spend much of the trip lounging on the fields of Loon Mountain watching burly men clad in kilts compete in the […]
Desserts
Streusel in a Skillet
How to make easy, delicious streusel in a skillet, perfect to top any dish or dessert. Just cook, crumble and enjoy! My greatest dessert weakness is for crisps and cobblers. Do any of you feel the same way? I can walk away from chocolate torte or pass by a cheesecake without a twinge of longing, […]
I’ve been visiting Concord, New Hampshire, for more than ten years now. The main draw for me is family: My brother, sister-in-law and adorable nephews live nearby. Every now and again I have a business meeting there, or I stop on my way to somewhere else to grab a quick bite to eat, or do […]
Connecticut
Best Burgers in Connecticut
With its significant coastline and interior farmland, Connecticut suffers no shortage of great food from land and sea. But notwithstanding the state’s well-documented affection for pizza, it seems that the humble hamburger is the point of greatest pride in these parts–and it may have even been invented here. Where would American cuisine (and the U.S. […]
Friends in Vermont call Adele Dienno the best cook they know; her flavors come from a lifetime of knowing just what she likes. The dining-room table is set with white linen, crystal goblets, white candles, and red roses, giving an Old World feeling. In the kitchen of her Burlington home, Adele Dienno is pounding chicken […]
Vermont is arguably New England’s top state for fall foliage color-seekers, so why not plan a delicious meal while you’re planning your driving route? Since the northwest city of Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain is a popular tourist spot in Vermont year-round, we’ve put together a list of our picks for where to […]