Katherine Keenan

Aug 22, 2024 | newengland.com | Katherine Keenan

As food editor of Yankee and co-host of Weekends with Yankee, it’s my job to travel around New England trying all the great food that our region has to offer. In this regular column, I’ll share my favorite discoveries, from New England-made products to cheap eats to fine dining meals. Come along for the food crawl!I spent a lot of the month of June at home in Boston, so as soon as July came around, I was excited to hit the road.

Mar 27, 2024 | newengland.com | Katherine Keenan

Spring might officially arrive in March, but April is when the itch to road trip around New England really flares up. It’s also the month when our national PBS television show Weekends with Yankee begins its eighth broadcast season on public television stations nationwide. If you’re looking for inspiration to get you on the move, here are our weekend-by-weekend tips on where we’d go in April 2024 if we were you.

Mar 27, 2024 | newengland.com | Katherine Keenan

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning one of New England’s most iconic homes, here’s your chance. One of the newest additions to Maine’s real estate market is the famous “Wedding Cake House” of Kennebunk, Maine. Steeped in history and elegance, this 2.23 acre property sits on the banks of the Kennebunk river and boasts over 300 feet of water frontage as well as a sprawling 5-bedroom home.

Oct 25, 2023 | newengland.com | Katherine Keenan

In a large bowl, which together 4 cups (480 g) flour and the salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cider, melted butter, and eggs. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and stir with a spatula until the dough comes together in a ball. Use your hand to knead dough in the bowl, adding the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Knead for a total of 3 minutes. Pour a bit of oil over the dough ball, then turn to coat.

Sep 27, 2023 | newengland.com | Katherine Keenan

There’s nothing quite like the smell of cooking garlic. Aromatic and full of flavor, it’s that trusty old stand-by always certain to boost the pizzaz of that pasta, stew, stir fry, or roast. Blended into a dressing, it spruces up any salad. Slow cooked and spread on bread, it’s divine. If you’re the kind of person who always adds an extra clove (…or two) of garlic to any dish, you’ll love these garlic-packed recipes from the Yankee archives.