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Coming this fall to Create TV: The complete new season of WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE
EPISODE 1 - DEEP ROOTS: Tour Boston’s Chinatown & make dumplings, visit the Weekapaug Inn Westerly, RI, for natural beauty and culinary treats, and learn about special farmers in Tiverton, RI.
EPISODE 2 - ARTS AND THE SEA: Visit the oldest a capella group in the U.S. In Salem, MA, grand-scale murals. In Portland, ME, meet Barton Seaver, who combines his passion for food with his commitment to sustainability. Take a tour of the PEZ factory.
EPISODE 3 - WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Take a tour of the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. in Gray, Maine, visit a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife. In New Hampshire, Amy Traverso goes crabbing and cooks her catch into a mouthwatering seafood stew.
EPISODE 4 - TREASURES FROM THE EARTH: Amy gets to build a table by hand, using sustainably sourced wood. In Maine, Richard Wiese unearths the state gemstone: tourmaline. Chef Justin Walker and his wife put a modern spin on a traditional Maine bean-hole supper.
EPISODE 5 - TO THE TOP: In Connecticut, Dorie Greenspan whips up a delicious parsnip and cranberry layer cake. In New Hampshire, Richard goes rock climbing. On Martha’s Vineyard, architect Patrick Ahearn takes us on a tour of his favorite preservation projects.
EPISODE 6 - ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT: In New Hampshire, chef David Vargas uses tortillas crafted from locally grown corn, Richard hops on an ATV, and we go hang gliding at sunset. And, on Martha’s Vineyard it’s Grand Illumination Night, featuring homes decorated with paper lanterns.
EPISODE 7 - HANDMADE IN NEW ENGLAND: Visit an acclaimed vineyard in Barnard, VT. At Swans Island Company in Northport, ME, sheep’s wool is hand dyed and woven by hand to create blankets and scarves. In Mystic, CT, hop aboard the newly restored Mayflower II
EPISODE 8 - OCEAN TREASURES: Visit Provincetown, MA, a beloved destination. See the packed schedule at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. In Maine, see how a lobster roll company grew into a sustainable seafood company and get a peek into the factory.
EPISODE 9 - DELICACIES FROM NEW ENGLAND: On Potter Pond in Kingstown, RI, meet the owner of Matunuck Oyster Farm and Bar. Visit the Thompson House Eatery in historic Jackson, NH, a landmark in the community. Then see the copper stills at Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, ME.
EPISODE 10 - TOURING WITH THE LOCALS: In Provincetown, MA, meet a maritime treasure er. In Portland, ME, tour the iconic B&M Factory, where they make canned brown bread, a unique New England treat. In Providence, RI, learn why this tiny state has so many unique dishes.
EPISODE 11 - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR: Comedian John Hodgman visits his hometown of Brookline, MA. In Bartlett, NH, Richard Wiese ice climbs Cathedral Ledge. Then head to the Andres Institute of Art, where the more than 80 sculptures are designed to withstand the elements.
EPISODE 12 - JOIN THE CLUB: In South Hamilton, MA, visit the Myopia Polo Club. In Freedom, NH, find out how to build a fire and shelter. On Martha’s Vineyard, follow the African American Heritage Trail and take a dip in the ocean with the Inkwell Beach Polar Bears.
EPISODE 13 - HEADING NORTH: Killington Resort hosts Women’s World Cup Skiing. In Walpole, NH, Eric Aho works on his famed Ice Cut paintings. See the monumental murals by José Clemente Orozco at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. Visit Twin Farms in Barnard, VT.
Sneak preview in Create Showcase July 17-23
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