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.

Wed, Sep 18 10:00 A.M. Weekend Escapes     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Sep 18 5:00 P.M. Weekend Escapes     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Sep 18 11:00 P.M. Weekend Escapes     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sat, Sep 21 10:00 A.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.

Sun, Sep 22 6:30 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.

Wed, Sep 25 10:00 A.M. New England's Best     NH Create (11.4)

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

Wed, Sep 25 5:00 P.M. New England's Best     NH Create (11.4)

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

Wed, Sep 25 11:00 P.M. New England's Best     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Sep 28 10:00 A.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.

Sun, Sep 29 6:30 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.

Wed, Oct 2 10:00 A.M. Handmade In New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Oct 2 5:00 P.M. Handmade In New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Oct 2 11:00 P.M. Handmade In New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sat, Oct 5 10:00 A.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.

Sun, Oct 6 6:30 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.

Wed, Oct 9 10:00 A.M. Little-Known New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Oct 9 5:00 P.M. Little-Known New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Oct 9 11:00 P.M. Little-Known New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sat, Oct 12 10:00 A.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.

Sun, Oct 13 6:30 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.

Wed, Oct 16 10:00 A.M. New England's Great Outdoors     NH Create (11.4)

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 16 5:00 P.M. New England's Great Outdoors     NH Create (11.4)

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 16 11:00 P.M. New England's Great Outdoors     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Oct 19 10:00 A.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.

Sun, Oct 20 6:30 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 23 10:00 A.M. Food Lover's New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Oct 23 5:00 P.M. Food Lover's New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Oct 23 11:00 P.M. Food Lover's New England     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sat, Oct 26 10:00 A.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.

Sun, Oct 27 6:30 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.


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