Episodes – New England

“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 907: New England Traditions

Yankee Magazine — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:49:49 +0000

This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso travels to the Mashpee Wampanoag tribal lands on Cape Cod to meet chef Sherry Pocknett, the first indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award. They enjoy a tasty squash soup in the tribe’s wetu. Host Richard Wiese takes a bike tour along the New Hampshire Seacoast, and Yankee editor Ian Aldrich visits the Ben & Jerry’s factory in Vermont.

Articles & Recipes

Sherry Pocknett’s Butternut-Cranberry Soup
Guide to the New Hampshire Seacoast | Where to Play, Eat, Shop, and Stay
Delicious Chills Await in This Vermont ‘Flavor Graveyard’

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 906: From New Heights

Yankee Magazine — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:52:06 +0000

This week, host Richard Wiese is in New Hampshire to learn about the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort and its many fall activities, from zipline canopy tours to golfing. Host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso heads to Maine, where she learns how to row a dory on Belfast Bay, then visits the hottest addition to Belfast’s Main Street, Dos Gatos Gastropub, for tequila drinks and tacos.

Guide to New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley | Eat, Stay, Shop & Play
Dos Gatos’s Seared Scallop Tacos
Omni Mount Washington’s Watermelon-Fennel Salad

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 905: Delectable Transformations

Yankee Magazine — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:50:17 +0000

This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso heads to the Alna Store in Maine to meet the people who transformed this former gas station into a destination restaurant. Later, Amy checks into a Maine houseboat rental and cooks a cozy soup. Host Richard Wiese joins vegan chef Chrissy Tracey in Connecticut to forage for produce and cook with their finds at the Madison Beach Hotel.

Articles & Recipes

Alna Store’s Caramelized Sourdough Banana Bread
Chrissy Tracey’s Orecchiette with Wild Mushrooms
Sausage, Tomato & Gnocchi Soup

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 904: Underwater Adventures

Yankee Magazine — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:46:29 +0000

This week, host Richard Wiese meets the scientists at Cape Cod’s Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to learn about the deep-sea research submersible, the Alvin. He also joins the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage on a clean-up mission of Cape ponds. Host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso meets up with chef Michael Serpa to explore the clam shacks of Massachusetts’s North Shore by bike.

Articles & Recipes

Cape Confidential: An Insider’s Guide to Cape Cod
Little Whale’s Linguine with Clams
Water Street Kitchen’s Sea Bass Ceviche

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 903: Exploring New England by Land & Sea

Yankee Magazine — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso visits Rhode Island’s Castle Hill Inn to experience its famous clambake and tour Newport’s iconic harbor. At Sweet Berry Farm, Amy arranges flowers picked fresh from the fields. Host Richard Wiese explores autumn in Stowe, Vermont, from the Lodge at Spruce Peak, taking in peak fall foliage on horseback and fly fishing on the Lamoille River.

Articles & Recipes

Castle Hill Inn Skillet Cornbread
5 Best Things to Do in Stowe, Vermont
Herby Yogurt Biscuits

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 902: Happiness is Gold & Lavender

Yankee Magazine — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, host Richard Wiese visits Golden Dog Farm in Jeffersonville, Vermont, where the owners’ motto, “Happiness is golden,” applies to everything from their wine and syrup to their pack of golden retrievers. Host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso experiences the lavender harvest at Pumpkin Blossom Farm in Warner, New Hampshire, making lavender wreaths and sampling flower-infused treats.

Articles & Recipes

6 Unforgettable New England Animal Encounters
The Best 5 Flower Farms in New England
The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in New England

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 901: Great New England Adventures

Yankee Magazine — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In the season premiere, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso travels to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, for the annual Patriots’ Day festivities, including a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, where the American Revolution began. Host Richard Wiese is in Rockland, Maine, for the Great Schooner Race, where he joins captain Becky Sigwright aboard the windjammer Lewis R. French.

Articles & Recipes

Spring Weekend in Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts
Best 5 Sailing Adventures
Legendary Light: The Revere Lantern at the Concord Museum in Concord, Massachusetts

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Coming Soon! “Weekends with Yankee” Season 9

Yankee Magazine — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:18:47 +0000

In April 2025, Weekends with Yankee, the beloved lifestyle series celebrating New England, returns for its ninth season! Produced by GBH and Yankee magazine, this season takes viewers on a journey through the region’s cities, small towns, and hidden gems, showcasing its rich culture, history, and natural beauty. Focused on New England’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, the season introduces artisans, chefs, farmers, innovators, and craftspeople who are deeply passionate about their craft.

Check local listings for airdates and times on your local public television station.

SEE MORE! Season’s Greetings: Featured Recipes from Season Nine of “Weekends with Yankee”

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 813: Heading North

Yankee Magazine — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:05:44 +0000

In this episode, host Amy Traverso travels to the quaint village of Barnard, Vermont, to tour the exclusive Twin Farms Inn and enjoy an elevated dining experience. Then, we visit Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, to tour the monumental murals at Baker-Berry Library, painted by José Clemente Orozco in the 1930s. Finally, host Richard Wiese heads to New Hampshire to meet artist Eric Aho and watch him create one of his renowned “ice cut” paintings at a frozen lake.

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 812: A Breath of Fresh Air

Yankee Magazine — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:04:10 +0000

In this episode, co-host Amy Traverso chats with comedian and author John Hodgman in his hometown of Brookline, Massachusetts, discussing how his upbringing there influenced his comedy. Then, host Richard Wiese ventures to New Hampshire’s renowned White Mountains to tackle the challenging climb of Cathedral Ledge, which rewards with stunning views of the Saco River Valley. Continuing in New Hampshire, we visit the Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park.

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 811: Delicacies from New England

Yankee Magazine — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:00:44 +0000

In this episode, host Richard Wiese meets Perry Raso, the innovative owner of Matunuck Oyster Farm and Bar in Rhode Island, to discuss his pioneering work in the shellfish aquaculture movement. In Jackson, New Hampshire, co-host Amy Traverso visits the Thompson House Eatery, where she joins owners Kate and Jeff Fournier to prepare Jeff’s signature watermelon “steak.” Then, we travel to York, Maine, to visit the team at Wiggly Bridge Distillery and discover the secrets behind their small-batch spirits.

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“Weekends with Yankee” Episode 810: To the Top

Yankee Magazine — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:56:37 +0000

In this episode, co-host Amy Traverso visits cookbook author Dorie Greenspan at her Connecticut home, where they collaborate on baking a delectable triple-layer parsnip and cranberry cake. Next, host Richard Wiese travels to New Hampshire to challenge his rock climbing skills at Rumney, a renowned climbing spot in the Northeast. Finally, the journey takes us to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, where acclaimed architect Patrick Ahearn showcases some of his favorite preservation projects on the island.

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