There is no better time than a few days before the first of January to get my resolutions in order. I was planning to re-use my “continue to be awesome,” resolution from 2011 in case anyone inquired. But rather than glib and over-used responses, I’ll begin 2012 with some heartfelt resolutions. 1. Do More Snow Rituals […]
I’ve always found the production cycle of a magazine to be fairly odd. My last blog entry on YankeeMagazine.com was to be entitled, “Christmas in July,” but I got sidetracked and failed to complete it among all the other tasks on my trusty to-do list. So I figure I’ll offer a few thoughts about it […]
Herbs are easily grown inside and make lovely kitchen centerpieces and windowsill plants. Small herb container gardens and topiaries are fun ways to showcase your edible plants, and you can’t beat the fragrance of fresh herbs growing inside during the dreary winter months. Instructions to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden 1. Choose herbs you use […]
Yankee‘s 2012 Winter Photo Contest is now closed. Check back to find out who won! The winning photo will be published in the January/February 2013 issue of Yankee Magazine. Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Read photographer Susan Cole Kelly’s tips on entering a photography contest. Rules for […]
Owl’s Head Overlook in Groton, VT by Kevin Armstrong This photo really drew us in with its strong composition, and we love the depth and the vastness of it. The tones, while moody, are quite beautiful and the quilt-like canopy pulls the viewer into the scene while drawing the eye to the texture of the […]
We all want snow right now, even if only for a few days. When snow falls in mid December, the child in us that hides as a grownup most of the time, feels safe to emerge, to want to play outside, and look skyward with our own children searching for the magical sleigh. But nowhere […]
Falling through ice is a common winter safety concern. Learn one man’s survival story, plus our ice thickness safety advice.
According to the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, a minimum of 4 to 6 inches of solid, bluish-black ice should be present before individual foot travel across a frozen body of water is considered safe, and 8 to 10 inches of solid, bluish-black ice is recommended for snowmobile or ATV travel. And all ice […]
With so many candidates for the best New England romantic inns, we offer a short list of cozy spots that are sure to thaw hands and hearts.
We Can Still Laugh at the Season A young woman got lost driving in a New England snowstorm. A snowplow passed, so she started following it. After 30 minutes, the plow stopped, and the driver asked what she was doing. “My father always told me that if I got lost in a snowstorm, I should […]
We Make the Best Hot Chocolate in the World Michael Klug, head chocolatier at L. A. Burdick in Walpole, New Hampshire, on making that perfect cup: The Right Stuff A great hot chocolate begins with good-quality ingredients. Klug opts for 2% milk over whole milk. “There’s already fat in the chocolate,” he explains. “And too-high […]
A dusting of snow reveals prints, a sign our woodland creatures are still active. Use this chart to identify animal tracks in the snow. See the other 42 reasons to love winter!Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe
