Preserving New England

Season 9 Episode 911

Explore heirloom beans in Maine and meet rehabilitated orphan bear cubs in New Hampshire.

This week, host and Yankee senior editor Amy Traverso meets Maine farmers who are preserving delicious heirloom bean varieties, then cooks a fresh take on baked beans with author Joe Yonan. Next, we travel to New Hampshire, to meet Ben Kilham, who rescues and rehabilitates orphaned bear cubs. Finally, host Richard Wiese is in Portland to discover how Sea Bags is giving new life to old sails.

AIR DATE 4/5/25

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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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