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

Episode 713, Season 7 Adventures Along the Coast

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

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Episode 708, Season 7 New England Traditions

Strawbery Banke Museum. Ice fishing derby on Lake Winnipesaukee and a historic ski jump.

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Episode 707, Season 7 The Joys of Winter

Breakfast at Pickering House Inn. Winter skiing and surfing in Maine. Floral designs.

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Episode 706, Season 7 Past Meets Future

Biddeford, a rising food town. Farming collective in Vermont. Nantucket weaving tradition.

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Episode 705, Season 7 Town and Country: Hitting the Heights

Glazy Susan doughnuts. Climbing Mt. Monadnock. Sauces from Wozz! Kitchen Creations.

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Episode 704, Season 7 A Taste for the Good Life

Restaurant tour in Boston. The Preserve Sporting Club. Maine’s Ragged Coast Chocolates.

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Episode 703, Season 7 Made with Love in New England

Explore Rockland, Maine. Local glass artist. Playful and romantic home products.

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Episode 701, Season 7 New England Icons

A look at Nubble Light in Maine. Boston’s famed North End. Vermont’s Farmhouse Pottery.

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Episode 608, Season 6 Winter Scenes

Co-hosts Amy Traverso and Richard Wiese bring you an inside look at New England.

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Episode 607, Season 6 Feeding the Soul

Co-hosts Amy Traverso and Richard Wiese bring you an inside look at New England.

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