Food of Massachusetts

Why is Boston called "Beantown," and more importantly, how do you make delicious Boston Baked Beans?

The first coffeehouse in America was opened in 1676 by John Sparry in Boston, according to When in Boston by Jim Vrabel.

A codfish dish, submitted by Brenda J. Holt, formerly of New Bedford.

A city with Puritan roots would one day have a rich, decadent desert sharing its name.