Weekends with Yankee

WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE is a 13-part travel and lifestyle series named for the long-running publication enjoyed by readers across America for more than 80 years. With New England among the nation's top tourist destinations, the magazine-style program takes viewers on an insider's exploration of the cities, countryside locales and far-flung places in the quaint and scenic region. The series is hosted by Richard Wiese, (Born to Explore) , an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, author and explorer who has traveled to all seven continents, participated in two expeditions to Antarctica, and cross-country skied to the North Pole. Amy Traverso, a senior food editor at Yankee magazine who has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and the Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay, joins Richard as co-host. She highlights recipes, local flavors and the sense of community that make up the regions' food and dining scene. WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE offers an "all-access" behind-the-scenes pass to the unique attractions that define the region, and the hidden New England that only locals know.

Fri, Sep 12 7:00 P.M. The Joys of Winter     NHPBS (11.1)

At Pickering House Inn in New Hampshire, Amy Traverso enjoys a delicious inn breakfast before heading out to cross-country ski.

Mon, Sep 15 10:30 A.M. New England Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso travels to the Mashpee Wampanoag tribal lands on Cape Cod to meet chef Sherry Pocknett, the first indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award.

Mon, Sep 15 5:30 P.M. New England Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso travels to the Mashpee Wampanoag tribal lands on Cape Cod to meet chef Sherry Pocknett, the first indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award.

Mon, Sep 15 7:00 P.M. New England Traditions     NHPBS (11.1)

Amy Traverso dives into early American history at New Hampshire's Strawbery Banke Museum.

Mon, Sep 15 10:30 P.M. New England Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso travels to the Mashpee Wampanoag tribal lands on Cape Cod to meet chef Sherry Pocknett, the first indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award.

Tue, Sep 16 7:00 P.M. The Next Generation     NHPBS (11.1)

Richard Wiese and Amy Traverso visit Mayfair Farm, a sustainable New Hampshire farm that's cooking up incredible dinners and raising healthy, and happy, livestock.

Wed, Sep 17 7:00 P.M. New England Celebrities     NHPBS (11.1)

Amy Traverso visits with legendary chef Jacques Pepin at his Connecticut home and helps cook up a couple of his favorite French-New England fusion dishes.

Thu, Sep 18 7:00 P.M. The Arts     NHPBS (11.1)

On this episode of Weekends with Yankee, Amy Traverso heads out to the Berkshires for the famous Tanglewood music festival.

Thu, Sep 18 7:30 P.M. Handmade In New England     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host Richard Wiese is in Vermont to meet Tammy White at Wing & A Prayer Farm and learn how she turns wool into beautiful yarn.

Fri, Sep 19 7:00 P.M. Old Things/New Hands     NHPBS (11.1)

Richard Wiese jumps into the world of Bangs Island Mussels, a pioneering fishery in Portland, Maine.

Mon, Sep 22 10:30 A.M. Off The Beaten Path     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host Richard Wiese takes a midcoast Maine road trip in a camper van and enjoys some kayaking, cooking, and hiking along the way.

Mon, Sep 22 5:30 P.M. Off The Beaten Path     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host Richard Wiese takes a midcoast Maine road trip in a camper van and enjoys some kayaking, cooking, and hiking along the way.

Mon, Sep 22 7:00 P.M. Adventures Along The Coast     NHPBS (11.1)

On this episode of Weekends with Yankee, Richard Wiese sets sail in the sailing capital of the world: Newport, Rhode Island.

Mon, Sep 22 10:30 P.M. Off The Beaten Path     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host Richard Wiese takes a midcoast Maine road trip in a camper van and enjoys some kayaking, cooking, and hiking along the way.

Tue, Sep 23 7:00 P.M. Outdoor Adventures     NHPBS (11.1)

In the season premiere, host Richard Wiese visits the East Coast's largest horse ranch, Pond Hill Ranch in Poultney, Vermont, to learn about its rodeos and get a lesson in lassoing.

Wed, Sep 24 7:00 P.M. Weekend Escapes     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese visits Mill City Park in Franklin, New Hampshire, New England's first whitewater park, for a day of whitewater rafting and boogie boarding.

Thu, Sep 25 7:00 P.M. New England's Best     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese bikes the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, visiting a glampground and a wildlife park along the way.

Thu, Sep 25 7:30 P.M. Preserving New England     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso meets Maine farmers who are preserving delicious heirloom bean varieties, then cooks a fresh take on baked beans with author Joe Yonan.

Fri, Sep 26 7:00 P.M. Handmade In New England     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese is in Connecticut's Litchfield County, stopping first at White Flower Farm to learn about the hundreds of types of plants it grows, and then at Dumais Made, a ceramics studio specializing in home decor.

Mon, Sep 29 10:30 A.M. Iconic New England     NH Create (11.4)

Co-hosts Amy Traverso & Richard Wiese reunite for a road trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to check out the spectacular fall foliage.

Mon, Sep 29 5:30 P.M. Iconic New England     NH Create (11.4)

Co-hosts Amy Traverso & Richard Wiese reunite for a road trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to check out the spectacular fall foliage.

Mon, Sep 29 7:00 P.M. Little-Known New England     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese heads to Newport, Rhode Island, to picnic at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a Gilded Age gem, and to check out at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Mon, Sep 29 10:30 P.M. Iconic New England     NH Create (11.4)

Co-hosts Amy Traverso & Richard Wiese reunite for a road trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to check out the spectacular fall foliage.

Tue, Sep 30 7:00 P.M. New England's Great Outdoors     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese visits Solheimar Farm in Tunbridge, Vermont, for a trail ride on Icelandic horses through the surrounding hills.

Wed, Oct 1 7:00 P.M. Food Lover's New England     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese is in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, where he tries e-foiling on Lake Winnipesaukee and visits Moulton Farm to make that classic New England treat, whoopie pies.

Thu, Oct 2 7:00 P.M. Indulging In New England     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese heads for New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he explores its maritime history and tries his hand at scalloping.

Thu, Oct 2 7:30 P.M. The Enthusiasts     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso is in New Hampshire to meet Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running cooking series in television history.

Fri, Oct 3 7:00 P.M. Deep Roots     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, co-host Amy Traverso heads to Boston's Chinatown to meet chef Joanne Chang for an intimate tour of this vibrant community before joining her in cooking some traditional pan-fried dumplings.

Mon, Oct 6 10:30 A.M. Handmade In New England     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host Richard Wiese is in Vermont to meet Tammy White at Wing & A Prayer Farm and learn how she turns wool into beautiful yarn.

Mon, Oct 6 5:30 P.M. Handmade In New England     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host Richard Wiese is in Vermont to meet Tammy White at Wing & A Prayer Farm and learn how she turns wool into beautiful yarn.

Mon, Oct 6 7:00 P.M. To The Top     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, co-host Amy Traverso chats with cookbook author Dorie Greenspan at her Connecticut home before they whip up a delicious triple-layer parsnip and cranberry cake together.

Mon, Oct 6 10:30 P.M. Handmade In New England     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host Richard Wiese is in Vermont to meet Tammy White at Wing & A Prayer Farm and learn how she turns wool into beautiful yarn.

Tue, Oct 7 7:00 P.M. Delicacies from New England     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese meets Rhode Island's Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Farm and Bar and a pioneer in the shellfish aquaculture movement.

Wed, Oct 8 7:00 P.M. A Breath of Fresh Air     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, co-host Amy Traverso sits down with comedian and author John Hodgman in his hometown of Brookline, Massachusetts, to talk about how growing up there shaped his comedy.

Thu, Oct 9 7:00 P.M. Heading North     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, host Richard Wiese heads to Killington, Vermont, for women's World Cup skiing and to chat with Olympic skiers before hitting the slopes himself.

Thu, Oct 9 7:30 P.M. Winter In New England     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host Richard Wiese embarks on a winter adventure with Registered Maine Guide Polly Mahoney and her Yukon huskies.

Fri, Oct 10 7:00 P.M. Great New England Adventures     NHPBS (11.1)

In the season premiere, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso travels to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, for the annual Patriots' Day festivities, including a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, where the American Revolution began.

Mon, Oct 13 10:30 A.M. Preserving New England     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso meets Maine farmers who are preserving delicious heirloom bean varieties, then cooks a fresh take on baked beans with author Joe Yonan.

Mon, Oct 13 5:30 P.M. Preserving New England     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso meets Maine farmers who are preserving delicious heirloom bean varieties, then cooks a fresh take on baked beans with author Joe Yonan.

Mon, Oct 13 7:00 P.M. Happiness Is Gold & Lavender     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host Richard Wiese visits Golden Dog Farm in Vermont, where the owners' motto, "Happiness is golden," applies to everything from their wine and syrup to their pack of golden retrievers.

Mon, Oct 13 10:30 P.M. Preserving New England     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso meets Maine farmers who are preserving delicious heirloom bean varieties, then cooks a fresh take on baked beans with author Joe Yonan.

Tue, Oct 14 7:00 P.M. Exploring New England By Land & Sea     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso visits Rhode Island's Castle Hill Inn to experience its famous clambake and tour Newport's iconic harbor.

Wed, Oct 15 7:00 P.M. Underwater Adventures     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host Richard Wiese meets the scientists at Cape Cod's Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to learn about the deep-sea research submersible, the Alvin.

Thu, Oct 16 7:00 P.M. Delectable Transformations     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso heads to the Alna Store in Maine to meet the people who transformed this former gas station into a destination restaurant.

Thu, Oct 16 7:30 P.M. New England Icons     NHPBS (11.1)

This week on Weekends with Yankee, co-host Richard Wiese heads north to Maine for an up-close look at one of the most-photographed lighthouses in the world, Nubble Light.

Fri, Oct 17 7:00 P.M. From New Heights     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host Richard Wiese is in New Hampshire to learn about the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort and its many fall activities, from zipline canopy tours to golfing.

Mon, Oct 20 10:30 A.M. The Enthusiasts     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso is in New Hampshire to meet Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running cooking series in television history.

Mon, Oct 20 5:30 P.M. The Enthusiasts     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso is in New Hampshire to meet Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running cooking series in television history.

Mon, Oct 20 7:00 P.M. New England Traditions     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso travels to the Mashpee Wampanoag tribal lands on Cape Cod to meet chef Sherry Pocknett, the first indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award.

Mon, Oct 20 10:30 P.M. The Enthusiasts     NH Create (11.4)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso is in New Hampshire to meet Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running cooking series in television history.

Tue, Oct 21 7:00 P.M. Off The Beaten Path     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host Richard Wiese takes a midcoast Maine road trip in a camper van and enjoys some kayaking, cooking, and hiking along the way.

Wed, Oct 22 7:00 P.M. Iconic New England     NHPBS (11.1)

Co-hosts Amy Traverso & Richard Wiese reunite for a road trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to check out the spectacular fall foliage.

Thu, Oct 23 7:00 P.M. Handmade In New England     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host Richard Wiese is in Vermont to meet Tammy White at Wing & A Prayer Farm and learn how she turns wool into beautiful yarn.

Thu, Oct 23 7:30 P.M. Land and Sea     NHPBS (11.1)

This week on Weekends with Yankee, senior food editor Amy Traverso discovers the secrets to a perfect winter getaway in Waldoboro, Maine.

Fri, Oct 24 7:00 P.M. Preserving New England     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso meets Maine farmers who are preserving delicious heirloom bean varieties, then cooks a fresh take on baked beans with author Joe Yonan.


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