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January/February 2012 Issue -- 43 Reasons to Love Winter

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

DUBLIN, New Hampshire (January/February 2012)—Yankee Magazine's January/February issue, on newsstands December 27, extols the virtues of winter with a not-so-serious guide and 43 reasons why sticking around may be more satisfying than fleeing to a warmer clime; plus articles featuring winter driving tips, recipes for hearty and savory pies to eat before dessert, and the best five cross-country ski trails in New England.

"Nobody really loves scraping a windshield or negotiating an ice-slicked road," admits Yankee Magazine's editor Mel Allen."But those are the obstacles of winter. Loving winter is something else. Yankee's January/February issue is about that something else and why loving winter can be more satisfying than leaving it."

Inside Yankee's January/February Issue

Feature stories:

"Our Not-So-Serious Guide to Loving Winter" — by Yankee Magazine staff and contributors (page 74): Forty-three reasons to embrace the season—including classic cold-weather comfort foods, thrilling snow storms, a dozen ways to play in the snow, favorite books to curl up with, Top 10 don't-miss New England events, the region's most romantic inns, and many more.

"The Big Question" — interviewed by Joe Bills (page 112): Paul Cassidy of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, describes what it felt like to fight for his life when the lake ice beneath him gave way.

The Guide:

In Travel, writer Hilary Nangle explores the mountains of Western Maine where both adventure and a simple afternoon by the fire can be enjoyed (page 32).

The Home section visits Middletown, Rhode Island, where Maaike and Erik Bernstrom transformed a 1980s contemporary into a shingled country cottage (page 44). In "New England's Finest," contributing editor Christie Matheson showcases handcrafted ceramics in soothing winter white hues (page 52). Christine Chitnis repurposes a flannel shirt to create a patchwork quilt in "Inspired Ideas" (page 54). And Catherine Riedel writes about how Lambert Hitchcock's distinctive chair style became an icon beloved by generations of New Englanders in "Antiques & Collectibles" (page 56).

In the Food section, Yankee's lifestyle editor Amy Traverso dishes up savory pies filled with meats, cheeses and winter veggies—the perfect hearty treats for chilly days (page 58). In "Best Cook in Town," Simona Pozzetto bakes challah, a traditional braided bread served on special occasions (page 66). In the column "Homegrown," writer David Dadekian shares how savoring Rhode Island's Matunuck oysters is one sweet way to promote local aquaculture (page 68).

And More: "Here in New England: Caretaker of the Clock" — by Howard Mansfield (page 14): Seventy-three year-old Hancock, New Hampshire, resident Bob Fogg has taken care of the town clock for forty-six years, winding it 168 cranks once per week, and making repairs when needed. He's an example of what keeps small towns working.

"A Hard Place to Grow Deer" — by Jim Collins (page 19): Northern Maine is a severe habitat for deer in the winter due to an increasingly challenging biological and ecological reality.

"Only in New England" —by Justin Shatwell (page 22): The yarn bomber movement in Northampton, Massachusetts, continues a trend started in Houston, Texas, where knitters create adornments for public objects such as (but not limited to) tree trunks, parking meters, and statues.

"The Best 5: X-Country Ski Trails" — by David Goodman (page 25): Vermont author David Goodman, whose newest book is Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50 Classic Ski Tours in New England and New York, uses his vast Nordic expertise to name the best cross-county ski trails in New England.

"Knowledge & Wisdom" — by Ian Aldrich (page 28): Tim O'Neil, who operates Team O'Neil Rally School & Car Control Center in Dalton, New Hampshire, shares his winter driving tips.

For more information about Yankee Magazine's January/February issue, visit: YankeeMagazine.com.

About us: Yankee Magazine was founded in 1935 and is based in Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the only magazine devoted to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and feature stories. With a paid circulation of over 350,000 and a total audience of nearly 2 million readers, it is published by Yankee Publishing Incorporated (YPI), a family-owned, independent magazine publisher. In 2011, Yankee Magazine was named a finalist in the national City and Regional Magazine Association's annual awards in four categories: General Excellence, Excellence in Writing, Photography, and Multimedia. 2010 marked Yankee Magazine's 75th anniversary as New England's magazine. YPI also owns the nation's oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer's Almanac. More information about Yankee: New England's Magazine is available at: YankeeMagazine.com/press.

Yankee invites the media to interview our editors. For more information, contact Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180.

Yankee Magazine Celebrates the Holiday Season with a Festive New England Flair

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

DUBLIN, New Hampshire (November/December 2011)— Yankee Magazine's November/December issue, on newsstands October 25, celebrates the holiday season with inspiring food, home, and gift ideas. From a Thanksgiving menu created by an acclaimed Boston chef, to the "story-book" home owned by author of the beloved children's book, The Polar Express, plus craft fairs and made in New England wares, the holiday issue abounds with a festive New England style. And for a classic approach to the season, escape to another era while vacationing at a historic inn; Yankee traveled many hundreds of miles to determine the region's ten best places to stay that evoke the 18th century but are cushioned in contemporary comforts.

Inside Yankee's November/December Issue

Feature stories:

"Gifts You'll Love (to Buy and Receive)" — by Amy Traverso (page 88): New England's craft fairs make holiday shopping fun while supporting the region's talented artisans.

"Low Tide in the Hills" — by Castle Freeman Jr. (page 94): At autumn's end comes the ebbing of light and shadow, heralding the arrival of a different kind of beauty.

"Angels Among Us" — by Ian Aldrich (page 96): Meet two dedicated New Englanders who are making an extraordinary difference in the communities around them.

"The Big Question" — interviewed by Ian Aldrich (page 100): Kris Kringle himself, a.k.a. Jonathan Meath, explains why it's important to believe in Santa Claus.

"Wreathmaking Time in Washington County" — by Edgar Allen Beam, photographed by Jarrod McCabe (page 102): In Down East Maine, where seasonal work off the land is a staple of life, evergreens yield hundreds of thousands of Christmas decorations.

"Battle Lines" — by Ben Hewitt (page 110): New Hampshire's controversial Northern Pass energy project—a proposed 180-mile corridor of electrical transmission towers—raises issues of property rights, power, and profit. Who, ultimately, determines the fate of a region?

The Guide:

In Travel, writer Christina Tree rates the best historic inns in New England (page 42).

The Home section makes a holiday visit to the Providence, Rhode Island, home of Chris Van Allsburg, author and illustrator of the beloved children's classic, The Polar Express (page 56). In "New England's Finest," contributing editor Christie Matheson showcases beautiful wares from seasonal craft fairs around the region (page 62). And Christine Chitnis makes handcrafted keepsake ornaments, perfect to adorn holiday gift packages in "Inspired Ideas" (page 66).

In the Food section, acclaimed chef Frank McClelland uses a bounty of fresh, local ingredients to create "The Perfect Meal," a Thanksgiving feast at his farm in Essex, Massachusetts (page 68). In the column "Homegrown," at the first sign of frost, Aimee Seavey becomes a One-Pie canned pumpkin purée devotee, a required ingredient for her pumpkin custard and pumpkin streusel bar recipes (page 78).

And More:

"Here in New England: The Flood" — by David Goodman (page 16): When Tropical Storm Irene struck Vermont, rain-swollen waterways washed away homes, bridges, and roads. Amid the destruction, Vermonters found hope in one another.

"The Toy Maker" — by Jim Collins (page 22): In Ogunquit, Maine, toymaker William John Woods has been handcrafting toys and igniting children's imaginations for 35 years.

"Only in New England," by Justin Shatwell (page 26): Just thirteen miles from flagship store Yankee Candle, there's a new destination candle shopping experience in Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley called Kringle Candle. Yankee investigates the candle war, raising the fear of wax shortages and elf strikes.

For more information about Yankee Magazine's November/December issue, visit: YankeeMagazine.com.

Yankee invites the media to interview our editors. For more information, contact Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180.

Kent Named 2011 "Favorite Foliage Town" in New England in YankeeFoliage.com Online Poll

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

DUBLIN, New Hampshire (September 29, 2011)—Kent, Connecticut, has been named the number one foliage town in New England according to a poll conducted on YankeeFoliage.com, Yankee Magazine's fall foliage Web site. Peacham, located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, placed second and Camden, a seaside town in the Mid-coast region of Maine, came in third. The voting period started in mid-August and ended yesterday, on September 28.

In 2010, Yankee Magazine's September/October issue named the top 25 towns in New England for fall foliage travel—the first time the magazine has ever ranked towns by this standard. Kent, Connecticut, won top honors and first place on the list. Camden, Maine tied with Waitsfield, Vermont, for sixth place. Peacham, Vermont, a perennial favorite for leaf peepers, was not on the 2010 list. Total votes cast for all towns was 1180. Kent earned 410 votes, Peacham tallied 270 and Camden received 111.

"Based on the enthusiasm for Yankee's 2010 top foliage town rankings, we decided to put the vote to the people. According to this year's poll, our editors—in naming Kent the best foliage town in New England—got it right," says Heather Atwell, Yankee's communications manager. "Though Peacham, Vermont, was not included in last year's rankings, it is a documented favorite for fall foliage fans and our editors. In fact, Peacham was featured on the cover of Yankee's foliage issue in both 2007 and 2009."

This year's poll simply asked online visitors to vote for their favorite foliage town. Last year's system, devised by Yankee's editorial team, was more complicated. To determine the listing for the 2010 article—"The Top 25 Foliage Towns in New England," by Michael Blanding and the editors of Yankee Magazine—a variety of tourism professionals, as well as Yankee's own writers and editors, first nominated communities for an initial review. The top contenders were then scored on a scale from 0 to 5 in 14 essential attributes of a perfect fall foliage outing: color intensity, scenery, vistas, nearby water, scenic drives, hikes, culture, farmers' markets and farmstands, orchards, covered bridges, state or local parks, the quality and variety of shops to browse, tourism amenities such as hotels and restaurants, and a category called "uncrowded"—giving a boost to less touristy locations.

The foliage season in New England spans from mid-September through mid to late October. In very general terms, foliage peaks earlier in northern locations, and later in southern locations. For more specific details on what's happening this season, meteorologist, science teacher, and photographer Jim Salge blogs weekly about foliage conditions in New England in the "Foliage Blog" on YankeeFoliage.com. "For travelers this upcoming weekend, there are going to be two keys to a great trip. The first key is going to be elevation," writes Salge in this week's edition on YankeeFoliage.com/Blog. "Anywhere in, through, near or overlooking any of the mountains in New England will provide landscapes filled with color. Great drives might include Smugglers' Notch in Vermont, Crawford Notch in New Hampshire, or Grafton Notch in Maine. For hikers, the area in and around Baxter State Park should be exceptional. Camel's Hump State Park and Groton State Forest offer varied hiking opportunities in Vermont, and in New Hampshire, the Appalachian Mountain Club is offering a free trial of their online White Mountain Guide with ten great foliage hikes hand selected for the season."

Yankee unveiled a brand-new mobile Web app, "Leaf Peepr," which allows foliage chasers to check color status by region, enter new reports, and upload photos using YankeeFoliage.com's "Live Fall Foliage Map." Color is coded as green, turning, moderate, peak, fading, and gone. The "Leaf Peepr" app helps travelers plan their vacations and make last-minute on-the-road decisions about where to go for spectacular displays of color. The app is available in the iTunes App Store and Android Market.

For more information about Yankee Magazine, please visit: YankeeMagazine.com. To view a slideshow of winning foliage towns from 2010 and to share comments, visit: http://www.yankeemagazine.com/25towns.

About us: Powered by a combination of current technology and more than 75 years of expert knowledge about New England travel, YankeeFoliage.com is the source for comprehensive fall travel planning. For more New England foliage information—and to learn the dos and don'ts of autumn travel, plus scenic foliage drives, photography tips, foliage photos, fall facts, and more—go to: YankeeFoliage.com. Yankee Magazine was founded in 1935 and is based in Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the only magazine devoted to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and feature stories. With a paid circulation of over 350,000 and a total audience of nearly 2 million readers, it is published by Yankee Publishing Incorporated (YPI), a family-owned, independent magazine publisher. In 2011, Yankee Magazine was named a finalist in the national City and Regional Magazine Association's annual awards in four categories: General Excellence, Excellence in Writing, Photography, and Multimedia. 2010 marked Yankee Magazine's 75th anniversary as New England's magazine. YPI also owns the nation's oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer's Almanac. More information about Yankee: New England's Magazine is available at: YankeeMagazine.com/press.

Contact: Yankee invites the media to interview our editors, who are experts on where to go and what to do during the fall foliage season in New England. Please contact Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180.

Homemade Favorites for Every Season Featured in Yankee Magazine's Best New England Recipes

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Dublin, NH (September 29, 2011)—On newsstands October 4, 2011, Yankee Magazine's newest recipe collection, Yankee's Best New England Recipes, celebrates the region's distinct seasons and highlights the special and fleeting ingredients available such as shellfish in winter; maple syrup and asparagus in the spring; corn, blueberry, and tomato in summer; and cranberries and apples in the fall. Following the course of a year—from winter's comfort foods, to the first greens of the growing season in the spring, summer's abundance of produce, and fall's cornucopia of root vegetables and squashes—each chapter includes recipes for salads & starters; entrées; sides; breakfast; desserts & baked goods; and beverages.

"Here in New England, we live by the seasons. They shape our days and inform our appetites," says Amy Traverso, Yankee's lifestyle editor and editor of the collection. "As the months roll on, our cravings roll with them, from cozy stews in winter to blueberry pie and sweet corn in July. Even long-transplanted Yankees will still find their thoughts turning to apple crisp in the fall and strawberry shortcake in the summer. As more and more cooks embrace the virtues of eating locally and in season, the effect is even stronger."

Seasonal cooking has always been an essential part of Yankee Magazine's mission. This collection includes both classic recipes and newer favorites from more than 75 years worth of Yankee' s archives.

Created for the home cook, this premium newsstand edition features mouth-watering full-color photographs, and more than 150 recipes, including blueberry buttermilk pancakes (p. 67), pan-roasted mussels with garlic and almonds (p. 12), maple-nut bars (p. 37), strawberry-rhubarb muffins (p. 52), heirloom tomato and garden-herb salad (p. 68), strawberry ice cream (p. 81), Vermont-cheddar fondue (p. 103), and pumpkin whoopie pies (p. 115).

Yankee's Best New England Recipes will be cherished by home cooks who love New England's distinct seasons and ingredients for years to come.

For review copies and interviews, contact Heather Atwell, Communications Manager, Yankee Magazine, 603-563-8111, ext. 180, heathera@yankeepub.com.

Best New England Recipes

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On-sale date: 10/4/2011

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Yankee Magazine's Foliage Issue Chases Color across New England

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100

DUBLIN, New Hampshire (September/October 2011)—Yankee Magazine's September/October issue, on newsstands August 23, explores New England's autumnal splendor. To savor this vibrant but fleeting season, Yankee travels to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont for fall vistas, historic byways, and secluded mountain lakes. Longtime Yankee photographer Sara Gray searches for the perfect blend of subject, light, and beauty in Southern Maine and shares her findings in a scenic photo essay. For a fresh from the orchard feast, apples star as the main ingredient in recipes for pies, sandwiches, coffee cakes, and doughnuts. Also on autumn's agenda, the best five country stores in Vermont, the oldest agricultural fair, and 72 fall events across New England.

"Yankee didn't invent fall color in New England. What we do get to invent, however, is how we're going to showcase our most distinctive season so that it seems new each time around," says editor Mel Allen. "Because foliage season holds much more promise than just driving through timeless vistas of color, you'll read about apples and pumpkins, county fairs and country stores. We wait, expectantly, for these brief, brisk fall days, filled with a chance to find something rare and lovely around a bend in the road, or in a village center we've never visited. To take these moments and press them between the covers of a magazine is the challenge. I hope that when you close the issue you'll be tempted to savor a cider doughnut, or take a camera to a marsh or a lake in the early morning, or even set out to get lost for a while in a maze of country roads somewhere."

Inside Yankee's Foliage Issue

Feature stories:

"A Fast Ride in a Beautiful Place" – by Cynthia Anderson (page 82): At the venerable Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, riders and hounds no longer pursue live foxes, but the thrill of the chase remains.

"Racing with Henry" – by Todd Balf (page 88): A teenager sets his sights on the Cyclocross Championship–and a father becomes a hero again.

"Nine Days in October" – photographed by Sara Gray with text by Mel Allen (page 96): In southern Maine, photographer Sara Gray goes in search of the perfect blend of subject, light, and color, capturing the subtle beauty of an all-too-brief autumn season.

"The Big Question" – interviewed by Ian Aldrich (page 94): Orren Fox is a lot of things. He's a chicken farmer, beekeeper, staunch foodie, and avid Celtics fan. He's also a blogger with a large following. And, he's only a freshman in high school. He explains why his happy chickens lay healthy eggs.

The Guide:

In Travel, writer William Scheller explores the Northeast Kingdom's fall splendor, crowned with color-filled autumn vistas, historic byways, and secluded mountain lakes, in "The Vermonter's Vermont," (page 42).

In the Home section, contributing editor Christie Matheson travels to Northwestern Connecticut and finds its quiet beauty has long drawn some of the region's most creative artisans, crafting simple-yet-sophisticated pieces for the home (page 62). Expat empty-nesters Peter Weber and Graziella Weber-Grassi move to an unfinished farmhouse in Vermont to reinvent themselves in "New House, New England, New Life," by Amy Traverso, (page 54). And Bridget Samburg shares step-by-step instructions for a fall-themed simple and elegant nut wreath in "Inspired Ideas" (page 66).

In the Food section, Yankee's lifestyle editor Amy Traverso, author of The Apple Lover's Cookbook, shares some apple history and recipes in "Fresh from the Orchard" (page 70). Sophia Sergentanis, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, keeps her Greek heritage alive by sharing her crave-worthy recipes from generations past in "Best Cook in Town, " written by Alex Tillotson (page 78).

And More:

"Blue Ribbon Day," by Jamie Stringfellow (page 22): At New England's oldest agricultural fair, set 20 miles north of Boston, the Topsfield Fair continues to follow the traditions of an old-fashioned country fair.

"Only in New England," by Justin Shatwell (page 26): At Harvard University's annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, the brightest minds around (and that's a high bar in Cambridge) gather to toast the strangest research (of any vintage) selected by the Ig Nobel board from a vast pool of nominations.

"The Best 5: Vermont Country Stores," (page 30): Travel writer Christina Tree, author of Vermont: An Explorer's Guide, names the best country stores in Vermont.

For more information about Yankee Magazine's September/October issue, visit: YankeeMagazine.com

Yankee invites the media to interview our editors. For more information, contact Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180.

About us: Yankee Magazine was founded in 1935 and is based in Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the only magazine devoted to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and feature stories. With a paid circulation of more than 350,000 and a total audience of nearly 2 million readers, it is published by Yankee Publishing Incorporated (YPI), a family-owned, independent magazine publisher. In 2011, Yankee Magazine was named a finalist in the national City and Regional Magazine Association's annual awards in four categories: General Excellence, Excellence in Writing, Photography, and Multimedia. 2010 marked Yankee Magazine's 75th anniversary as New England's magazine. YPI also owns the nation's oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer's Almanac. More information about Yankee: New England's Magazine is available at: YankeeMagazine.com/press.

YankeeFoliage.com Is New England's Source for Fall Travel Information

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100

DUBLIN, New Hampshire (August 9, 2011)—Powered by a combination of current technology and more than 75 years of expert knowledge about New England travel, YankeeFoliage.com is the source for comprehensive fall travel planning. For more New England foliage information—and to learn the dos and don'ts of autumn travel, plus foliage drives, photography tips, foliage photos, fall facts, hotline phone numbers, and more—go to: YankeeFoliage.com.

What's New on YankeeFoliage.com?

Leaf Peepr – Yankee Foliage App: This brand-new mobile Web app lets foliage chasers check color status by region, enter new reports, and upload photos using YankeeFoliage.com's "Live Fall Foliage Map." Color is coded as green, turning, moderate, peak, fading, and gone. The Yankee Foliage App helps travelers plan their vacations and make last-minute on-the-road decisions about where to go for spectacular displays of color. This app will be available from the iTunes Store and Android Market.

Foliage Forecast Blog with Jim Salge: Meteorologist, science teacher, and photographer Jim Salge will preview the 2011 fall foliage season in mid-August based on current weather conditions. Continuing throughout the fall, he'll blog about where to go for the best foliage in New England.

More Scenic Foliage Drives and a Foliage Drive App: "Scenic Drives" ranks as one of the most popular features on YankeeFoliage.com. This season, 12 additional "Featured Drives" will be added, one each week starting on September 1 through the end of foliage season, for a total of more than 30 scenic routes across New England available on YankeeFoliage.com. For those on the road, download the "Moveable" app available in the iTunes App Store on September 1 for a new drive each week. To access "Scenic Drives," visit: YankeeFoliage.com/drives. To access "Featured Drives," visit: YankeeFoliage.com/FeaturedDrives.

Readers Vote for Best Foliage Town: New this year, enter a foliage update on YankeeFoliage.com's "Live Fall Foliage Map" and vote for the "Best Foliage Town in New England." In 2010, Yankee's editors named Kent, Connecticut, as the best foliage town in New England, but this year Yankee's readers get to vote. The winning town will have a year's worth of bragging rights as Yankee Magazine's "Readers' Choice Best Foliage Town in New England."

Share the Map: YankeeFoliage.com's "Live Fall Foliage Map" can now be embedded on other Web sites. This is a great opportunity for regional travel sites and chambers of commerce to promote foliage travel to their areas.

Popular Features on YankeeFoliage.com

PLAN

Live Fall Foliage Map – YankeeFoliage.com/Color: Check this map to see the actual foliage color status (green, turning, moderate, peak, fading, and gone) by region across New England. This map is updated daily by Yankee's foliage ambassadors.

Peak Foliage Forecast Map – YankeeFoliage.com/Forecast: A fall travel-planning tool, this map illustrates typical foliage colors for each day during autumn across New England based on historical data. Choose dates from the calendar and see the color prediction for any destination in the six-state region.

Foliage Drives – YankeeFoliage.com/Drives: This section includes more than 30 scenic road trips in New England, complete with descriptive narratives and information on essential stops along the way. Six of these drives (one for each state) are America's Byways tours and also include a downloadable podcast and map.

KIDS

KidsZone – YankeeFoliage.com: A special fall-foliage section just for kids, where they can color, learn about leaves, make craft projects, and enter a photo contest. Students and their teachers in grades 3?5 can also update the "Live Fall Foliage Map" as a class project and be entered to win a grand prize.

COMMUNITY

Facebook – Facebook.com/YankeeFoliage: Join Yankee's community of foliage fanatics on Facebook.

Foliage Blog – YankeeFoliage.com/Blog: Jim Salge reports on foliage conditions across New England.

Foliage Forums – YankeeFoliage.com/FoliageForum: This is a forum for fall foliage-philes and those seeking travel ideas and advice.

Fall Photo Gallery – YankeeFoliage.com/Gallery: User-submitted photos are available to send as e-cards.

CONTESTS

Yankee's 2011 Best Fall Photo Contest – YankeeFoliage.com/Contests: Contestants submit their best foliage photos. All pictures will be featured in the Photo Gallery. The winning shot will be published in Yankee Magazine?s September/October 2012 issue and on YankeeFoliage.com.

Foliage Ambassador Contest – YankeeFoliage.com/Contests: Enter to win by logging foliage color changes on Yankee's "Live Fall Foliage Map."

KidsZone Photography Contest – YankeeFoliage.com/Contests: To celebrate fall and KidsZone, Yankee Magazine will host a foliage photography contest for children ages 13 and under. To enter the contest, submit an original photograph of a fall scene in New England.

For more information, visit: YankeeFoliage.com.

About us: Yankee Magazine was founded in 1935 and is based in Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the only magazine devoted to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and feature stories. With a paid circulation of over 350,000 and a total audience of nearly 2 million readers, it is published by Yankee Publishing Incorporated (YPI), a family-owned, independent magazine publisher. In 2011, Yankee Magazine was named a finalist in the national City and Regional Magazine Association's annual awards in four categories: General Excellence, Excellence in Writing, Photography, and Multimedia. 2010 marked Yankee Magazine's 75th anniversary as New England's magazine. YPI also owns the nation's oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer's Almanac. More information about Yankee: New England's Magazine is available at: YankeeMagazine.com/press.

The Summer Edition: Yankee Magazine's July/August 2011 Issue

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100

DUBLIN, New Hampshire (July/August 2011)—Yankee Magazine's July/August 2011 issue, on newsstands June 28, features classic summer experiences in New England: hidden swimming holes, miles of beaches in Rhode Island, summertime at the lake, the rippling cry of a loon, harvest-to-table meals, and the simplicity of cooking with locally grown vegetables.

"I think we've packed every bit of summer into the pages of Yankee's July/August issue, except perhaps a tube of sunscreen," says editor Mel Allen. "A time where life happens outdoors, this is also the season for which locavores wait so patiently. The earth is warm, and the produce we eat doesn't need to travel more than a few miles from local farms to our plates."

Inside Yankee's Summer Issue

Feature stories:

"Back to the Land" — by Erin Byers-Murray and Justin Shatwell (page 78): On summer evenings in Connecticut, chef Jonathan Rapp transforms a farmer's field into an elegant harvest-to-plate dining experience.

"A Tale of Two Pickles" — by Thom Rock (page 84): A quest to preserve an elusive taste — and a precious family memory.

"Summer on the Lake" — photographed by Richard Schultz with text by Mel Allen (page 88): On Maine's Sebago Lake, Richard Schultz, whose 2010 photo essay for Yankee was a photography-category finalist for the City and Regional Magazine Association's annual awards, captures the timeless rituals of life beside deep waters — a place where the pace slows and friends and families gather.

"The Big Question" — interviewed by Ian Aldrich (page 98): Judy Beck, longtime waitress at famed Moody's Diner in Waldoboro, Maine, tells Yankee why she's still smiling after more than 50 years in the business.

"Call of the Wild" — by Kristen Laine (page 100): The haunting cry of the loon may be vanishing from New England. If we're going to save these iconic denizens of the north country, we must act now.

The Guide:

In Travel, writer Annie Graves explores "The Beaches of South County," where both seaside solitude and bustling crowds co-exist in this compact corner of the Ocean State (page 42).

The Home section's "Antiques & Collectibles" column, by Catherine Riedel, shows how one generation's thriftiness has resulted in a "make-do" category treasured by future generations (page 68). In "The Evolution of ‘Bachelor Hall,'" by Edie Clark, artists Jilly and Alex Walsh have transformed their countryside Federal-style house with color while retaining its original charm (page 58). Contributing editor Christie Matheson finds beautifully crafted New England–made clothing and toys for babies and toddlers (page 64). And Bridget Samburg shares step-by-step instructions for transforming a terra-cotta garden pot into a decorative seashell-studded planter in "Inspired Ideas" (page 66).

In the Food section, Yankee's organic-vegetable grower, Tracie Smith, and her CSA work crew sit down to a midday meal featuring the farm's produce. Her simple recipes are dictated by the fresh and seasonal foods available (page 70). Also in the Food section, lifestyle editor Amy Traverso finds the best ice cream in New England and shares the recipe for it (page 76).

And More:

"Here in New England," by Justin Shatwell (page 16): When artist Stephen Huneck died last year, he left behind his beautiful Dog Mountain park and chapel, his whimsical dog art and books, and so many questions. The answers were as simple — and as complex — as his life.

"How to Build a Backyard Pond," by Ian Aldrich (page 34): Expert pond designer Tim Matson shares his 25 years of knowledge and wisdom to build an outdoor oasis.

"The Best 5: Farmers' Markets" (page 36): Christine Chitnis, author of Markets of New England, names the best places for finding fresh, seasonal produce in New England.

For more information about Yankee Magazine 's July/August issue, visit: YankeeMagazine.com

Yankee invites the media to interview our editors. For more information, contact Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180.

Yankee Publishing Inc. Names Terri Gamble Media Account Manager for Yankee Magazine and The Old ...

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Dublin, N.H. (June 20, 2011) - Yankee Publishing Inc. (YPI) recently named Terri Gamble to the position of media account manager for Yankee Magazine and The Old Farmer's Almanac, for which she will sell both traditional and multiplatform advertising programs to both general and travel accounts.

Before joining YPI, Gamble was most recently a senior account manager for Boston magazine, where she focused on travel, transportation, auto, real estate, and general retail for major accounts in Boston, Metro West, Vermont, and Connecticut. Prior to her work at Boston magazine, Terri was a director of national sponsorship sales for PBS TV, following her position as vice president of sales and marketing at Bus Radio, a start-up marketing company that focused on reaching the youth market. Prior to Bus Radio, Gamble served as vice president of Charles River Broadcasting, where she oversaw marketing and sales operations for five owned and operated radio stations and a national syndicated network. She has held various sales management positions with WBZ radio, WEEI radio, WBOS in Boston, and Entercom in Pittsburgh.

"Terri has a wealth of sales acumen and extensive experience selling for radio, television, online, sponsorship sales, and print in Boston and New England markets," said J. D. Hale Jr., vice president and publisher for YPI. "She excels at creating client-focused integrated media packages that deliver result-driven brand and audience engagement."

"I?m thrilled at the opportunity to connect advertisers with Yankee Magazine and The Old Farmer's Almanac, two powerful and revered brands," Gamble said. "Based on my experience with general and travel accounts, I know that the YPI network has tremendous potential for advertisers who want to deliver their message to an engaged audience."

A long-time Bostonian, Gamble resides in Natick and in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.

Yankee Publishing Incorporated (YPI) is an independent, family-owned media company based in Dublin, New Hampshire. It publishes Yankee Magazine and The Old Farmer's Almanac. Yankee, first published in September 1935, is the only magazine dedicated to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and feature stories. It has a paid circulation of 350,000 subscribers and a total audience of nearly 2 million readers. Founded in 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac is North America's oldest continuously published periodical, with an annual readership of 9 million. The Almanac is internationally known for its long-range weather forecasts -- traditionally 80 percent accurate -- along with content focusing on home, gardening, history, food, and fun.

Contact: Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180

Yankee Magazine's May/June 2011 Issue Names 288 "Best of New England — Editors' ...

rss@ypi.com (Heather Atwell) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100

For 35 years, this Special Issue: Travel Guide to New England has been the most widely distributed and best-selling guide to the six-state region.

DUBLIN, New Hampshire (May/June 2011)— Yankee Magazine's May/June 2011 Travel Guide, on newsstands April 26, features 288 "Best of New England — Editors' Choice" selections, which include the region's best dining and lodging venues, attractions, adventures, local secrets, and bargains. This special issue also names 120 top events around New England. In the food section, follow six different trails that spotlight region-specific culinary legacies: burgers in Connecticut, lobster rolls in Maine, chowder in Massachusetts, ice cream in New Hampshire, stuffed clams in Rhode Island, and cheddar cheese in Vermont. Plus, Yankee's contributors map out trails for arts shopping, antiquing, birding, hiking, biking, and paddling along some of New England's favorite byways.

"Our 'Best of New England' issue is about where we live and play and raise our families. These places happen to be the cities and villages, the beaches, mountains, and forests, where visitors from around the world come to spend precious vacation days," says editor Mel Allen. "We've filled our pages with the places we want to see, and have seen, and will see again. Immerse yourself in these places to visit, as beautiful as any in the world, plus more than 250 'Bests,' our recommendations for inns, shopping, sights, restaurants, adventures, and what-have-you."

Inside Yankee's Travel Guide

Feature stories:

"The Art of the Trail" — by Wayne Curtis (page 60): The magnificent vistas along Acadia National Park's hiking paths and carriage roads represent the result of careful human planning as much as nature's hand at work.

"Food Trails to Wander" — by Yankee contributors (page 68): All New England roads lead to great eating, as Yankee spotlights each of New England's six states and the unique culinary legacies they call their own.

"A Trail of One's Own" — by Yankee contributors (page 80): From arts shopping, antiquing, and birding to hiking, biking and paddling, follow your passion along New England's favorite byways.

Best of New England — Editors' Choice:

Yankee's editors and special travel contributors name 288 winners for 2011. Listings are sorted by state and category. Recipients range from the rustic to the refined, but all are noteworthy and memorable destinations. Yankee tells readers where to find the "Best Classic Seaside Resort" in Maine, the "Best Seafood" in Connecticut, the "Best Walking Tour" in Rhode Island, the "Best Take-Out" in Massachusetts, the "Best Bakery" in Boston, the "Best Romantic Getaway" in New Hampshire, the "Best Mountain Biking" in Vermont, and many more.

The Guide:

The Home section's main feature, "From Farm to Sea," by Ian Aldrich, explores interior designer Terry John Woods' summer home in Down East Maine, which is inspired by his primary residence, a Vermont farmhouse (page 34). "Antiques & Collectibles," by Catherine Riedel, remembers Peter Hunt's charming cottage-style furnishings, which became favorites on Cape Cod in the early 20th century and are now popular once again (page 44).

In the Food section, Yankee's contributing lifestyle editor, Christie Matheson, visits editorial icon and memoirist Judith Jones at her farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. In "Lunch with a Legend," Judith prepares a lunch of radishes with butter and salt, pan-fried trout, sautéed angelica, rhubarb-strawberry tart, and cranberry-and-cherry granola (page 46). Also in the Food section, Yankee's "Best Cook in Town" column introduces Laurie Lufkin of Essex, Massachusetts, as she creates a picnic by the water (page 54).

And More:

"Here in New England," by Pippin Ross (page 16): On Boston's 2.5-mile Freedom Trail, the birth of the American Revolution comes alive — but only if the tour guide brings it to life. Writer Pippin Ross recounts her try-out to become the newest Freedom Trail player, a job that requires dressing and acting the part.

"Touching the Dream at Tanglewood," by Jim Collins (page 22): Yankee goes behind the scenes at the Berkshires' Tanglewood Music Center, a preeminent summer institute for emerging professional musicians, with Tanglewood Fellow Tema Watstein, who spent last summer studying and performing with the very best.

"The Best 5: Birding Hotspots" (page 30): Tim Gallagher, editor-in-chief of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Living Bird magazine, names his top birdwatching places in New England.

For more information about Yankee Magazine 's May/June issue, visit: YankeeMagazine.com

Yankee invites the media to interview our editors, who are experts on where to go and what to do during the spring and summer travel seasons in New England. For more information, contact Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180.

Yankee Magazine Names Amy Traverso Senior Lifestyle Editor: Food, Home & Garden

rss@ypi.com (Yankee Publishing Inc.) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100

DUBLIN, N.H. (March 3, 2011)--Veteran food editor Amy Traverso has been named senior lifestyle editor at Yankee Magazine. In this newly created position, she will oversee Yankee's Food and Home & Garden departments and contribute articles to the magazine. Previously, Traverso served as Yankee's food editor from 2002 to 2005.

"I've worked with Amy for more than nine years and have always been impressed with her ability to infuse useful information with her natural storytelling," says editor Mel Allen. "Whether she's writing about spending time at New England's most exclusive resort, or creating innovative recipes for cranberries, or finding unusual and beautiful homes, I know Amy's stories will reflect her New England sensibility. I'm very happy she has rejoined us."

This September, W.W. Norton & Company will publish Traverso's Apple Lover's Cookbook, the lead book in the publisher's fall 2011 catalogue. Traverso has written for publications such as Salon.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and the Boston Globe, among others. She served as food editor at Boston Magazine from 2007 to 2009 and as a contributing editor to the magazine since 2009. She was Sunset Magazine's associate food editor from 2005 to 2007, where she reported on food and restaurant trends and wrote travel features.

A graduate of Smith College, Traverso completed Radcliffe's six-week intensive course in publishing and has attended classes at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and the Boston University Culinary Program.

"I'm thrilled to return to Yankee as lifestyle editor," Traverso says. "As a native New Englander, I find tremendous joy in traveling around the region, finding new stories, and bringing them to Yankee's pages. I see my job as bringing culinary and creative inspiration to our readers, helping them discover the people, places, and traditions that make this such a wonderful place to live."

Yankee Magazine was founded in 1935 and is based in Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the only magazine devoted to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and feature stories. With a paid circulation of over 350,000 and a total audience of nearly 2 million readers, it is published by Yankee Publishing Incorporated (YPI), a family-owned, independent magazine publisher. In 2011, Yankee Magazine was named a finalist in the national City and Regional Magazine Association's annual awards in four categories: General Excellence, Excellence in Writing, Photography, and Multimedia. 2010 marked Yankee Magazine's 75th anniversary as New England's magazine. YPI also owns the nation's oldest continuously produced periodical, The Old Farmer's Almanac. Contact: Heather Atwell, heathera@yankeepub.com or 603-563-8111 x180.