A Summer in New England
On Thursday, June 9th, we gathered to share some of our favorite things about summer in New England. Below you will find links to our favorite spots to enjoy this wonderful area in all its summer glory. Click on the links to see the information.
This is the link to a nice, long list of local places to visit.
Other links:
- TV episode Delicious Destinations: Boston
-Mommy Poppins Boston (event calendars, tips, fun things to do)
-Boston Central (free things)
-Happiness in Family Life (lds.org)
21 Foods New England Does Better Than Anywhere else (link)
1. Fluffernutters. Move over, jelly. Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Massachusetts and is still the favorite choice among New Englanders when deciding what to put on their peanut butter sandwich.
2. Clam Chowder. None of that weird tomato-y stuff. Just classic New England chowda.
3. Lobster Rolls. Preferably eaten at a wooden picnic table overlooking the water.
4. Clam Bakes. New England shellfish>everywhere else's shellfish.
5. Ice Cream. Because Ben & Jerry's.
6. Anything with cranberries. Cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving? Yeah, New England does it best. Cranberries are even the official state fruit of Massachusetts.
7. Blueberries. Maine has designated the blueberry as its official state berry, with over 60,000 acres of land dedicated to growing the fruit.
8. Whoopie Pie. They're the official state treat of Maine.
9. Maple Syrup. Don't even try to pretend that there's anything better than Vermont maple syrup. Just don't.
10. Bread rolls. The art of the pre-dinner roll when you're out to eat has been perfected by Bertucci's. They are just. so. amazing.
11. Fried Clams. The Clam Box in Ipswich, Mass. is a national treasure.
12. Johnnycakes. Regular pancakes are fine, but johnnycakes are divine. These cornmeal-based wonders date back to the early years of the Pilgrims in America.
13. Frozen lemonade. If you've never had a Del's in the summer, I am so, so sorry.
14. Apple Cider. Apple orchards and New England go hand in hand. Case in point: The apple orchard in The Cider House Rules was located in Maine.
15. Frappes. Or if you're at Friendly's (founded in New England!), Fribbles. But NEVER call them milkshakes.
16. Hot dogs. Rhode Island makes hot weiners, aka hot dogs taken to the extreme with meat sauce, chopped onions, spices and more.
17. Boston Cream pie. So creamy and custardy and spongy and perfect.
18. Cheese. Whatever, Wisconsin. Do you guys have the Cabot Creamery? That's what I thought.
19. Baked beans. Nobody really calls Boston "Beantown," but the baked beans are actually really great with all that sweet molasses goodness.
20. Potato chips. If they're not kettle cooked, they're just not as good.
21. Doughnuts. Because Dunkin'
21 Foods That Scream New England (link)
1. lobster
2. Steamers
3. Maple Syrup
4. cranberries
5. lobster rolls
6. clam chowder
7. brown bread
8. creemee
9. NECCO wafers
10. Stuffies
11. Whoopie pie
12. Grape Nuts Ice Cream
13. Del's Frozen Lemonade
14. fried clams
15. Baked beans
16. coffee milk
17. blueberries
18. white clam pizza
19. hermit bar
20. Moxie
21. Hoodsie cups
Amy shared a message on family moments that matter most. Here is the link.
Many thanks to Amy for organizing, Debbie Marcantano for hosting and Michelle Ainge for the fruit and dip.
Have a safe and happy summer!
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