Food

Four plain donuts, one with a bite taken out, on white paper atop a green wooden surface.

Up Close: The Hole Story of the Apple Cider Doughnut

Whether tossed in cinnamon sugar, glazed, or (gasp!) plain, New England’s cider doughnuts owe a debt to the biggest of apples. Learn the sweet history of the apple cider doughnut.

By Amy Traverso
Baked pies, muffins, sunflowers, fruits, and jars on a red checkered tablecloth with a blue ribbon.

5 Blue-Ribbon Recipes from New England Ag Fairs

From pickles to pies, agricultural fair champions share 5 blue-ribbon recipes with that sweet taste of victory.

By Amy Traverso
Halved poached pears in syrup with star anise and cinnamon sticks in a dark bowl.

8 Perfect Pear Recipes

From appetizer puffs to elegant individual puddings, these pear recipes are especially fitting for fall and early winter menus.

By Katrina Farmer
Bread and Butter Pickles. Glass and jar of sliced pickles on a wooden table with a spoon and cucumbers in the background.

Bread and Butter Pickles

Enjoy a summer favorite all year long with this blue ribbon Bread and Butter Pickles recipe.

By Yankee Magazine
Triple Cherry Lattice Pie. Cherry pie with a lattice crust, partially eaten, on a red checkered tablecloth with fresh cherries.

Triple Cherry Lattice Pie

This Triple Cherry Lattice Pie recipe is so good it received perfect marks across the board from an entire judging panel at the Durham Fair in Connecticut.

By Yankee Magazine
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