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Category Archives: Made in Maine
A Day at the Farm
There’s something about farm life that really makes me feel at home and connected to the land. I’ve never lived on a farm. I’ve never had a garden that produced more than the occasional small side dish or salad. I’m … Continue reading
Beach Snack
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
Posted in Appetizers, Cheeses, Made in Maine, Outdoors, Seafood, Snacks
Tagged Doctor Kracker, smoked shrimp
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Marché Maine
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
Posted in Foodie Field Trips, Local Products, Made in Maine
Tagged crepes, Marche Maine, reuben
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Oven Homefries
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
Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts
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
Maple Bread
After walking the trails at Poland Spring Preservation Park, we decided to take a ride to Harvest Hill Farm with the idea of getting some locally grown, range fed meat to grill for dinner. After seeing the animals on the … Continue reading
Grant’s Bakery Chicken Pie
Well, it’s been over two weeks so far without an oven, but we’re surviving on simple foods at home that can be either grilled, prepared in a toaster oven, on a single-burner hot plate, or in the microwave… On my … Continue reading
Posted in Foodie Field Trips, Local Products, Made in Maine, Quick and Easy
Tagged chicken pot pie
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Labadie’s Whoopie Pies
Every year for Father’s Day, I make a batch of whoopie pies (or an IOU for a batch of whoopie pies), Dad’s favorite dessert. This year the whoopie pies were from a bakery, rather than my own kitchen, due to … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Family Traditions, Foodie Field Trips, Local Products, Made in Maine, Snacks
Tagged whoopie pies
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New England Boiled Dinner
This year for Easter, my parents made a New England Boiled Dinner instead of the traditional Easter fare. This is one dish that I really enjoy, though I have never made it myself. Basically, the ham and vegetables cook together … Continue reading
Posted in Family Traditions, Holidays, Made in Maine
Tagged New England Boiled Dinner
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Buttermilk Pancakes
I was hoping to find a small container of buttermilk for the Smoky Mango-Squash Soup recipe I tried this past weekend, but found that the only type and size available at the grocery store that day was made in Maine. … Continue reading