Weekends with Yankee

Richard Wiese explores the sights, sounds and tastes of all six New England states — from foraging for edible invasive plants in Connecticut to whitewater rafting on Maine's wild Kennebec River. Senior food editor Amy Traverso shares the recipes, local flavors and sense of community that make up the fabric of the region’s food and dining scene.

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Episodes

Handmade in New England

Explore a variety of handmade New England goods including handcrafted caramels.

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New England's Best

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, beach plum jam and Lubec, Maine.

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Weekend Escapes

New England’s first whitewater park, lobster harvesting and handmade waxed canvas bags.

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Outdoor Adventures

The East Coast's largest horse ranch, dunes of Sandy Neck Beach and a local painter.

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Land and Sea

Glamping in Maine. Fishing in Mystic, Connecticut. A tour of Duparquet Copper Cookware.

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Old Things/New Hands

Bangs Island Mussels, Arethusa Farm and a visit to the Trapp Family Lodge.

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New England Celebrities

French-New England dishes from Jacques Pépin. Ducati motorcycles made in New England.

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The Arts

Tanglewood music festival and an artists’ colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

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The Next Generation

Mayfair Farm in New Hampshire. Baking desserts in Vermont with Gesine Bullock Prado.

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Adventures Along the Coast

Newport, Rhode Island and a classic New England general store.

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