New England

Southern New England is holding on to some brilliant fall color, but like it or not, one of the most spectacular foliage seasons in recent memory is slowly winding down. It’s time to turn back the clocks (at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1) and adjust to filling longer hours of darkness with fun distractions. November in New England may not look as calendar-photo perfect as the ...

In December 2006, Yankee introduced readers to a handful of ordinary New Englanders making an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. From helping hurricane victims on the Gulf Coast to supporting homeless families in Massachusetts, their efforts inspired what would become an annual series called “Angels Among Us.” Twenty years onward, with the hunger for in...

From decadent chocolates and artisan cheeses to small-batch jams and savory snacks, our annual Yankee Food Awards celebrate 10 delicious New England finds. All are available by mail order, making them perfect for holiday gifting, entertaining, or treating yourself.

I will be telling Judson Hale stories for the rest of my life. With his insatiable love of New England he nurtured not only this magazine, but also The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and every one of us who worked with him. Jud “retired” as editor long ago, but until Covid sent us home, he still came to the office, greeted us, read the newspaper, made his calls. We knew he wa...

In an increasingly digital world, scrolling and clicking may have their place, but when it comes to gift-giving, there are far better uses for your hands. Knitting, weaving, painting, beading—there’s no end to the ways that a little time and effort can yield one-of-a-kind treasures. You’ll need supplies, too, which any craft shop is happy to provide. Some places, though, offe...