Local corn tortillas; sunset hang gliding; Grand Illumination Night on Martha’s Vineyard.

Adventurous Spirit Weekends with Yankee

Premiered May 24, 2022
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Adventurous Spirit

In NH, 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.

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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