Only in New England
Learn about the history and legacy of shipbuilding and discover two kinds of clam chowder.
Only in New England Weekends with Yankee
Visit Essex, Massachusetts to learn about the history and legacy of shipbuilding and make a stop at Woodman’s of Essex, the birthplace of the fried clam, to cook-up New England clam chowder. Go off the grid in Woodstock, Connecticut with Meb Boden of Meb’s Kitchenwares to create a sautŽ spoon by hand from a block of local wood. Amy cooks up a clam feast with Rhode Island-Style Clear Clam Chowder.
About the Program
Weekends with Yankee
Richard Wiese explores the sights, sounds and tastes of all six New England states — from foraging for edible invasive plants in Connecticut to whitewater rafting on Maine's wild Kennebec River. Senior food editor Amy Traverso shares the recipes, local flavors and sense of community that make up the fabric of the region’s food and dining scene.
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