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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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Schedule

  • Richard Wiese and Amy Traverso

    Weekends with Yankee

    Adventures in Baking

    Saturday
    Jun 20

    30 Minutes

    Learning the art of making pizza at home at King Arthur Baking Company in Vermont; glazed crullers at Lou's Restaurant; rowing with Olympic gold medalist and Dartmouth College head coach Wyatt Allen.
  • Richard Wiese and Amy Traverso

    Weekends with Yankee

    Foliage Rambles

    Saturday
    Jun 27

    30 Minutes

    Exploring Norway in western Maine; a peak foliage hike in the White Mountains with photographer Cait Bourgault; master pumpkin sculptor Moe Auger's tips for carving a prize-winning pumpkin.

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