Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Jason’s Pizza

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Kellie

Last Christmas I received a lovely gift in my stocking:

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Beach Snack

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Kellie

The weather was perfect yesterday for a beach day, and being the last day of Summer vacation, we decided to make the most of it.  We packed some munchies, and hiked to a secluded spot in Mid-Coast Maine for a … Continue reading →

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Marché Maine

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Kellie

Today I had a lovely lunch with my teaching team at a new restaurant called Marché.  Sister restaurant to Fuel, Marché is only open Monday-Friday from 11-2, and Monday evenings for dinner by reservation.  Some of the chefs and other … Continue reading →

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Eat at Silly’s!

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Kellie

Silly’s is an unusual place with excellent dinner options, and the sort of atmosphere that you can’t find everywhere.  It’s a very small restaurant on Washington Ave. in Portland, Maine, and one of our favorite stops for a casual adventurous … Continue reading →

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Oven Homefries

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Kellie

This is another good use for Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts Heaps of Herbs dipping oil.  Simply dice several potatoes, and toss the pieces with a little of the dipping oil.  Bake in a preheated oven (400 degrees) for about … Continue reading →

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Rolly’s Diner and a REAL Hot Air Balloon Ride!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Kellie

My grandmother introduced me to Rolly’s Diner a little over five years ago, when I moved to the Auburn area.  Having lived near Portland for several years, and only visiting family in the Auburn/Lewiston area, I really didn’t know my … Continue reading →

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Farmer Whiting’s Veggies

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Kellie

When I first moved to Auburn, I heard about Farmer Whiting.  Just up the hill from BJ’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Shaw’s, and the somewhat pathetic Auburn Mall, is a red farm stand that’s only open in the Fall.  Just … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from Quebec City: Homemade Maple Walnut Ice Cream

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Kellie

Inspired by a recent trip to Quebec City, and two pints of pure Maine maple syrup sitting in my cupboard, I decided to make a batch of maple walnut ice cream.  I found a recipe online at epicurious, but modified … Continue reading →

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Products from Quebec

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Kellie

Our trip to Quebec was on par with other vacations–the camera stayed in our hotel room…  Fortunately we were traveling with friends, who are much better at remembering to carry their camera!  What I can write about is the wonderful, … Continue reading →

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Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Kellie

Last weekend we hiked Streaked Mountain with our friends from Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts. We packed a simple lunch of peanut butter sandwiches made with the last of our Harvest Hill Farm maple bread, apples, bananas and plenty of … Continue reading →

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