This week on Weekends with Yankee, we find proof that in New England, small is beautiful. We kick things off with an outing to a Connecticut Tigers baseball game, where cohost Richard Wiese meets fans who cheer on their minor-league heroes with big-league fervor. Next, we travel up the coast of Maine in search of the ultimate lobster roll, which leads us to an idyllic cove in South Thomaston and a classic little shack called McLoons. To round things out, we hike into the Ossipee Mountains to discover Castle in the Clouds, a hidden gem nestled high above New Hampshire’s famed Lakes Region. Back in the Test Kitchen, cohost and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso shares a fresh take on lobster chowder featuring saffron, tomatoes, and bacon.
Weekends with Yankee hikes into the Ossipee Mountains to discover Castle in the Clouds, a hidden gem nestled high above New Hampshire’s famed Lakes Region. The Castle in the Clouds offers recreational diversity, making it a pretty special place in all seasons. This video was created in partnership with the New Hampshire Division of Travel […]
This traditional lobster chowder recipe benefits from enhanced layers of flavor: acidity in the form of tomatoes and white wine, saffron for aroma, bacon for smokiness, and corn for sweetness.
Learn how to cook a lobster the right way from the experts at McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston, Maine, home of Yankee's pick for the best lobster roll in the state.