Best Clam Chowder in New England…

…is in Provincetown, Massachusetts at Bayside Betsy’s.
I have had a lot of clam chowder in my life, but this is the absolute best. A bowl is $6.95 and worth every penny.
The chowder doesn’t skimp on the clams, has plenty of potatoes, and does its artery-clogging job by tasting heavily of cream and bacon.
And I wouldn’t [...]

Can’t-Mess-It-Up Apple Crisp

A few weekends ago, I took part in the wonderful New England tradition of apple picking. My friend Elizabeth and I drove out to Honey-Pot Hill Orchards in Stowe, where there are rows upon rows of Cortlands, Macintoshes, Honey Crisps, and even pears. When you enter the orchard, you have to choose the size of [...]

Cider Donut Fantasy

It is a crisp fall afternoon. A clear blue sky reigns overhead, as a brisk wind blows around your ankles, warning of winter.
The leaves are in piles of colors around your feet, and give a satisfying swunch when you walk through them.
You find yourself longing for something sweet and tart. Suddenly your nose picks up [...]