There is something about New England’s historic seaside communities that sets them apart from other such cities and towns elsewhere in the country. They tend to be charming, walkable places with beautiful architecture, quaint commercial areas, and endless ocean views, and one of the most appealing of them all is Newport — a small Rhode Island city which, because...

While Vermont has no shortage of picturesque communities, New Hampshire has a few as well, and perhaps none are as pretty as Jackson. Tucked away in a valley near Mount Washington, this little village may not have the name recognition of North Conway to the south, nor is it a day trip-friendly place for skiers and hikers like Waterville Valley…

When people think of western Massachusetts, they often picture the Berkshires with their bucolic towns, picturesque mountain views, and abundant recreational activities. But just east of the Berkshires is an often-overlooked area of the state called the Pioneer Valley, which basically runs on either side of the Connecticut River and which can be accessed by Route 91. Farmland, universities and…

As a perfect foundation for all sorts of savory spreads and tasty toppings, bagels are a beloved breakfast food that certainly deserve their own national holiday.

A number of fast-food chains have introduced plant-based meat alternatives in recent months, partnering with meatless companies Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods.

They are reacting to consumers’ increased appetite for those foods: from April 2018 to April 2019, the plant-based retail market has registered 11% growth, according to data published on the Plant Based Foods Association website.

Anna Rossi is checking out the festive pop-ups around Boston for everyone in the family.

For more information:

MET Back Bay – http://www.metbackbay.com/ ; LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston – https://boston.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/whats-inside/events/holiday-bricktacular/ ; Shore Leave – https://www.shoreleaveboston.com/

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