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Pumpkin Pie: The New England Dessert That Became Thanksgiving
A silky, spiced pumpkin custard in a crisp, buttery crust: the most traditional Thanksgiving pie of all, with roots in early New England.
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The Perfect Roast Turkey, and the Real Story of the Plymouth Feast
A simple dry brine, herb butter under the skin and a hot finish: the most reliable way to a juicy, golden Thanksgiving turkey.
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Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Port: A Taste of the Cape Cod Bogs
Fresh cranberries simmered with orange and a splash of port until they burst: the 15-minute sauce that belongs on every Thanksgiving table.
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Parker House Rolls: Boston’s Gift to the Thanksgiving Table
Soft, buttery, folded dinner rolls brushed with butter and flaky salt: the 19th-century invention of a Boston hotel, and the best bread for Thanksgiving.
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Closing the Cape House: A Checklist for Winterizing a Cape Cod Home
A practical checklist for winterizing a Cape Cod home: plumbing, storm prep, outdoor furniture, caretakers and security before the quiet months.
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Christmas in New England 2026: The Best Towns, Events and Dates
Christmas in New England for 2026: dates for Kennebunkport Prelude, the Nantucket Stroll, Woodstock Wassail, Newport Mansions and Boston tree lightings.
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A Fall Night at the Chatham Inn, and Dinner at Cuvée
A fall staycation at the Chatham Inn, Cape Cod’s only Relais & Châteaux: the room, Champagne by the fire, dinner at Cuvée and a walk to Lighthouse Beach.
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Caramel Apples: A Salem Halloween Treat to Make at Home
Crisp New England apples dipped in homemade salted caramel and rolled in toasted nuts: the Halloween treat of every October fair, made better at home.
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Decorating Our Cape Cod Dining Room for Fall
Fall dining room decor ideas for a coastal home, starting with the handmade Oushak rug that gave our Cape Cod dining room depth, plus linens and light.
