A Guide to New England Winter Comforts

Last winter there was such a hubbub over hygge—that catchy Danish word for a feeling of warmth and well-being—you’d think our Nordic friends had just invented coziness. But here in New England, where winter winds barrel through our mountains and whistle down our coast, folks have long known how to stoke those inner fires: Sleep well, eat well, and be of good cheer. In the following pages, you’ll find some of our favorite variations on these core winter comforts—so come on in and get warm.