New England knows how to do winter, and as the season settles into its snowy groove, Yankee is ready with all-new cozy recipes, winter travel ideas, and great stories to enjoy by the fireplace. This issue crisscrosses the region from Connecticut to Maine, and even hops the border to New York state for an exhilarating getaway to Lake Placid, a town where Olympic tradition runs deep and the snow piles high.

Highlights of the January/February issue include:

·        Cheese Pull (p. 34): Comfort-food lovers, rejoice: Here are five rich and tasty new recipes for that ultimate one-dish meal, mac and cheese. 

·        Weekends in the Kitchen (p. 38): Chocolate recipes inspired by our TV show, Weekends with Yankee, put a spotlight on a Valentine’s Day staple.

·        Adventureville (p. 54): Mountain views, winter fun, and Olympic luster make for a winning combination in New York’s Lake Placid region.

·        Winter’s Everything Store (p. 16): Up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the oldest ski shop in the country has been helping generations of adventurers reach new heights.

·        Weekend Away (p. 46): Even for those who skip the slots and tables, the Connecticut casino resort Mohegan Sun is a sure bet for winter breaks.

·        The Fantastic Forager (p. 72): Harvesting materials and inspiration from the woods near his Rhode Island home, Becorns creator David M. Bird captures otherworldly images of wonder that have become an Instagram sensation.

·        The Finnish Touch (p. 66): Come along on a visit to an authentic Finnish sauna in Massachusetts, where harmony is found between two extremes.

·        Reading Lessons (p. 80): A New Hampshire naturalist pens an ode to the joys of winter wildlife tracking—both the small stories written on the snow, and the larger tale they tell.

·        Ben Cosgrove Gets Lost (p. 84): In wandering landscapes old and new, a restlessly creative Massachusetts composer puts a sense of place to music.