• Apple Cider Doughnuts: The Taste of a New England Orchard in October

    Apple Cider Doughnuts: The Taste of a New England Orchard in October

    The farm-stand doughnut that tastes like a drive through the foliage: reduced cider in the dough, a crisp cinnamon-sugar shell and a soft, spiced crumb.

  • Where to Stay for Head of the Charles Weekend 2026

    Where to Stay for Head of the Charles Weekend 2026

    The best Head of the Charles hotels for October 16–18, 2026, plus where to watch the races, where to eat and drink and how to book before rooms sell out.

  • Peak Foliage, Done Properly: A New England Foliage Itinerary for 2026

    Peak Foliage, Done Properly: A New England Foliage Itinerary for 2026

    My 2026 New England foliage itinerary follows peak color south over four days, from the White Mountains to Connecticut, with a lovely inn at each stop.

  • Tarte Tatin: The Fall Dessert That Always Impresses

    Tarte Tatin: The Fall Dessert That Always Impresses

    Apples cooked in buttery caramel beneath a lid of pastry, then turned out at the table. The classic French tart is easier than it looks.

  • Red Wine Braised Short Ribs: The Fall Dinner Party Dish

    Red Wine Braised Short Ribs: The Fall Dinner Party Dish

    Short ribs braised slowly in red wine are the ideal fall dinner party dish: they are better made a day ahead and they wait patiently for guests.

  • The Calvados Cider Sour: A Fall Cocktail Worth Making at Home

    The Calvados Cider Sour: A Fall Cocktail Worth Making at Home

    A fall cocktail built on Normandy apple brandy, fresh lemon and a spiced cider syrup you can make in twenty minutes.

  • A Bostonian’s Guide to the 2025 U.S. Fall Foliage Forecast

    A Bostonian’s Guide to the 2025 U.S. Fall Foliage Forecast

    Living in Boston, fall is more than just a season, it’s the best season. There’s nothing like that first crisp breeze off the Charles River or the glow of fiery maples lining Commonwealth Avenue. But what really makes autumn in New England special is knowing that we’re at the starting line of one of nature’s…

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  • Best Fall Foliage Weekend Getaways From Boston (All Under 2 Hours)

    Best Fall Foliage Weekend Getaways From Boston (All Under 2 Hours)

    One of the best parts about living in Boston is how easy it is to escape the city and immerse yourself in New England’s fall magic. Within just a couple of hours, you can trade cobblestone streets for mountain trails, harbor views, or rolling countryside, all wrapped in fiery reds, oranges, and golds. To make…

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  • Escape to Traverse City: A Quick Flight from Boston to Michigan’s Hidden Gem

    Escape to Traverse City: A Quick Flight from Boston to Michigan’s Hidden Gem

    Did you know you can now fly direct from Boston to Traverse City, Michigan in under two hours? Thanks to a new JetBlue route into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), one of the Midwest’s most charming destinations is now easier than ever to reach from the East Coast. With its stunning natural beauty, vibrant food and wine scene, and…

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