From baby back ribs to smoked beef brisket, here’s where to get your hands on the best BBQ in New England.
Cooking Advice
How to Dry Brine Turkey | Steps & Recipe
Learn how to dry brine turkey, the method in which you put salt and spices directly onto the skin before chilling.
A Thanksgiving Feast | Cooking at Cottage Farm
After months of growing and harvesting, Thanksgiving on the farm is a chance to relish the fruits of the season with a delicious, easy-to-prepare feast.
The Baconer | Rediscovering a Retro Bacon Cooker
Do you remember a kitchen appliance called The Baconer? Editor Amy Traverso tracks down a vintage electric bacon cooker from the 1970s.
Setting Up the Grill | Charcoal Grilling Tips
Get expert charcoal grilling tips on how to achieve the correct temperature, plus a handful of barbecue recipes, from Boston pitmaster Andy Husbands.
What is the difference between cake flour and pastry flour? Is it okay to substitute all-purpose flour in recipes that call for them? Our expert has the answer.
How to Shuck Oysters | Oyster Shucking & Eating Advice
Wondering how to shuck oysters? How to eat oysters? What do oysters taste like? From shucking tips to a favorite mignonette recipe, we’re here to help.
Is there a difference between light brown sugar and dark brown sugar? Does it matter which one you use if the recipe doesn’t specify? Get the answer.
Thanksgiving on the Farm | Recipes
Amid rolling fields and roaming goats, two of New England’s hardest-working culinary pros, Justin and Danielle Walker, create a family feast to remember.
Halloween Recipes | Scare up Some Spooky Treats
Mini pizzas, sweet popcorn, and fudge take a turn for the spooky with these festive, fun and easy Halloween treats.
5 Favorite Apple Hacks | Best Way to Store Apples & How to Keep Apples from Turning Brown
These 5 great apple hacks include the best way to peel apples, the best way to store apples, and how to keep apples from turning brown.
Cooking Lobster at Home | Our Best 5 Tips
Cooking lobster yourself is both cost-effective and hassle-free when you follow these 5 easy tips for cooking lobster at home.