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  • New England Beauty

    New England Beauty

    I spent the morning at a photo shoot for a fabulous story we'll be bringing you in an upcoming issue. I don't want to give away any details on that one because it's going to be a great surprise. But...

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The Yankee Seeker

  • Homemade Whoopie Pies

    Homemade Whoopie Pies

    What New England kid didn’t grow up chasing down homemade whoopie pies? Often a special treat from the bakery or school bake sale, the two hamburger-sized rounds of soft, domed chocolate cookies (nearly cakes in texture) sandwiching an inch or...

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Best of New England

Gardening in New England

  • 10 Best Shade-Loving Plants | Gardening Advice

    10 Best Shade-Loving Plants | Gardening Advice

    Looking to accent the shady areas of your garden or outdoor landscape this summer? There are several shade-loving plants—both annual and perennial as well as  flowering and non-flowering— to consider. They come in a variety of sizes and textures, and...

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The Crafty Yankee

  • Paper Crafts | Make Paper Party Garland

    Paper Crafts | Make Paper Party Garland

    We have been busy celebrating these past few months- birthdays, anniversaries, potlucks and parties.  I try to add handmade touches to every celebration...and I would love to share a few of my favorite ideas with you.  This week, I will...

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New England is Delicious

Just Looking: New England Art

Outdoor Adventures

  • End of Ski Season | Snow Snow and No Snow

    End of Ski Season | Snow Snow and No Snow

    During the heart of winter, it's common for me to field questions about my weekend winter activities. But this time of year, when I tell people on Monday mornings at the water cooler that I spent the last two days...

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Cooking New England

  • Cranberry Surprise Pie

    Cranberry Surprise Pie

    Can you guys believe it's almost Thanksgiving! This year has really flown by. I know some people plan their Thanksgiving menus weeks or even months in advance. And some people just throw things together at the last minute. Whatever your...

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Behind the Scenes

  • Red Chair Visits Yankee Magazine

    Red Chair Visits Yankee Magazine

    On a late September day, the Red Chair made its way to the small town of Dublin, New Hampshire, population less than 2,000. In the shadow of Mount Monadnock, the second most-climbed mountain in the world, tiny Dublin is one...

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New England Guest Blog

  • Jingles: Anise Holiday Cookie Memory

    Jingles: Anise Holiday Cookie Memory

    Once Christmas in America meant chopping down a tree, caroling door-to-door and baking holiday cookies with Mom. But at this time of year boomers like me feel the same kind of holiday nostalgia for unpacking a fake, boxed tree while...

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