For “Hidden Gems” (season 2, episode 5), Weekends with Yankee traveled to Chebeague Island off the coast of Southern Maine to explore the island, visit its sole inn, and harvest local oysters. Here, Yankee digital editor Aimee Tucker highlights five favorite Maine islands, including Chebeague, that are well worth a visit. Island day-trips and getaways can be […]
Being able to whip up a batch of these airy cheddar gougères, or cheese puffs, is one of the best skills that a host who likes to entertain can acquire.
From brown-butter lobster rolls to tender potato donuts, these are Amy Traverso’s picks for the best places to eat in Portland, Maine.
Richard Wiese, cohost of Weekends with Yankee, shares some of his favorite moments from the show’s second season.
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.
Kingdom Trails in East Burke, Vermont, offers some of the best mountain biking in the country. Plan your perfect Northeast Kingdom getaway with our guide to East Burke.
Chef Jeremy Sewall uses diced apples as a garnish in his oyster stew to delicious effect, adding fennel, thyme, celery, and onion as complementary notes.
For the traditionalist, this no-muss, no-fuss blueberry cobbler is the ultimate summer comfort dessert. To truly indulge, top with vanilla ice cream and homemade whipped cream.
Part museum, part overnight destination, the Rose Island Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island, gives visitors a special look at a restored New England landmark.
Since 1946, this family-owned tour company has been introducing visitors to Cape Cod’s beautiful dunes, pristine beaches, and historic artist shacks.
On this episode of Weekends with Yankee, we start off with a visit to historic Lexington, Massachusetts, where the first shots of the Revolutionary War forever changed history. While there, we cook up a New England artisan dinner at the Inn at Hastings Park. Next, it’s up north we go, to Nestlenook Farm in Jackson, New Hampshire, for a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
