New England’s Finest Artisan Foods Celebrated In Yankee Magazine’s Fifth Annual Editors’ Choice Food Awards 2017

DUBLIN, NH (November 2017)— New England’s best locally made food products are celebrated in the fifth annual Yankee Editors’ Choice Food Awards 2017, as featured in a multipage layout in the magazine’s November/December issue. Beautifully photographed on location at presenting sponsor Simon Pearce’s flagship location in Quechee, VT, the 10 honorees were chosen by Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso in the categories of cheeses, meats, preserves/sauces, sweets, and drinks, and also represent all six New England states.

“Our annual search for the YankeeEditors’ Choice Food Awards is year-round and takes us to farmers’ markets, gourmet shops, festivals, supermarkets, and farm stands across New England,” says Traverso. “We delight in finding these gems and shining a spotlight on these producers in order to bring their bounty to you, as each one of these products is perfect to serve at a holiday party, give as gifts, or simply enjoy yourself.” Honorees are chosen for making exceptional products that meet the Yankee standard of quality. As with previous years, the honor should be considered “an award of excellence rather than a single, best-in-category competition-style approach,” says Traverso. YankeeEditors’ Choice Food Awards recipients receive an award handcrafted at the Simon Pearce studio in Quechee, Vermont. The 2017 honorees are: CONNECTICUT -Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT “Europa” MAINE -Kennebec Cheesery, Sidney, ME Chèvre Rolled in Herbs de Provence -Stonewall Kitchen, York, ME Cranberry-Horseradish Sauce MASSACHUSETTS -Bonnie’s Jams, Cambridge, MA Peach-Ginger Jam NEW HAMPSHIRE -Vicuña Chocolate, Peterborough, NH Bolivia Bar -Mayfair Farm, Harrisville, NH Gluten-free Almond Cake -North Country Smokehouse, Claremont, NH Applewood-Smoked Bacon RHODE ISLAND -Sama Confections, Johnston, RI Crème Brûlée VERMONT -Sweet Rowen Farmstead, West Glover, VT Mountain Ash -Putney Mountain Winery, Putney, VT Putney Bubbly Sparkling Cider For a list of this year’s YankeeEditors’ Choice Food Awards winners: www.newengland.com/2017foodawards The full Yankee magazine feature is available at: https://newengland.com/yankee-magazine/food/new-england-made/fifth-annual-yankee-magazine-editors-choice-food-awards/Yankee magazine’s holiday issue hits newsstands November 1 and is packed with holiday stories, recipes, travel destinations, and events across New England this upcoming season. For more information about Yankee’s November/December issue, visit: https://newengland.com/yankee-magazine/About the Yankee Editors’ Choice Food Awards Created out of a desire to highlight locally made food products and their makers, the Yankee Editors’ Choice Food Awards celebrate both the quality and variety of offerings of today’s New England food scene. Structured as awards of excellence rather than an either/or competition, they celebrate both established and up-and-coming brands. About Yankee Based in Dublin, New Hampshire, Yankee: New England’s Magazine was founded in 1935 and is the iconic American magazine covering the finest that New England has to offer. Covering classic New England travel destinations, food traditions, and home and lifestyle stories with stunning photography and artwork, Yankee has featured many notable American writers in its pages such as Robert Frost, John Updike, and Stephen King. With a total circulation of nearly 300,000 and a total audience of 1.8 million readers, the magazine is published by Yankee Publishing Inc. (YPI), a family-owned, independent company. Yankee also recently partnered with WGBH to launch Weekends with Yankee, a 13-episode documentary series on public television that taps into Yankee’s extensive behind-the-scenes access to the region’s six states. YPI also owns the nation’s oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and McLean Communications. More information about Yankee is available at: https://newengland.com/press-contact/ For interviews with senior food editor Amy Traverso, please contact: Chris Roslan Roslan & Campion Public Relations (212) 966-4600 /chris@rc-pr.com