Classic New England
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In this episode of Weekends with Yankee, co-hosts Amy Traverso and Richard Wiese reunite for a road trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire, just in time to see the spectacular fall foliage. Starting in North Conway, they hop aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad, check out local products at the iconic Zeb's General Store, and take in the breathtaking view at Cathedral Ledge State Park, then head north to Jackson to explore the creative displays of the annual "Pumpkin People" festival. Then, we head south to Boston, Massachusetts, for launch day of the legendary Swan Boats. Guided by the fourth generation of a family that's run the business since 1877, we get behind-the-scenes access to the work and dedication that goes into preparing these one-of-a-kind boats for the season. Finally, Amy travels to Charlestown, Rhode Island, to visit the original location of Dave's Coffee, an artisan coffee roaster. There, she explores how the country's smallest state delivers big coffee flavor, with signature drinks and foods found only in Little Rhody. Owner Dave Lanning then takes us to his roastery in Narragansett for a tour and a cupping session to experience a proper tasting of freshly roasted beans. Afterward, Amy brings a bottle of Dave's coffee syrup to the renowned Ocean House, where she joins executive pastry chef Maya Hayes to bake a classic opera cake made with layers of coffee syrup-infused almond sponge, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 601

About 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.


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Sun, Apr 19 4:00 P.M. Gifts of Nature     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Apr 20 7:00 P.M. Gifts of Nature     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 20 7:30 P.M. Yankee Milestones     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Apr 21 7:00 P.M. Little-Known New England     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 P.M. New England's Great Outdoors     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 P.M. Food Lover's New England     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Apr 24 7:00 P.M. Indulging In New England     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Apr 26 4:00 P.M. Yankee Milestones     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Apr 27 7:00 P.M. Yankee Milestones     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 27 7:30 P.M. Adventures In Baking     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Apr 28 7:00 P.M. Deep Roots     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 29 7:00 P.M. To The Top     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 P.M. Delicacies from New England     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 1 7:00 P.M. A Breath of Fresh Air     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 2 10:00 A.M. Adventures In Baking     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, May 3 4:00 P.M. Adventures In Baking     NH Explore (11.2)


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