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Adventure

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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Adventure

Season 3 Episode 301 | 24m 32s | CC

Richard Wiese experiences the thrill of the Kennebec River, New England’s top whitewater rafting destination. Then, he rises with the sun in Bremen, Maine, and head outs with National Audubon researcher Stephen Kress, who rehomes puffin pairs, and their pufflings, back to Maine. Finally, cohost Amy Traverso joins Connecticut chef Bun Lai to learn how to forage delicious food in unexpected places.

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