Category Archives: Outdoors

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

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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

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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

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L/A’s Finest: Moroccan Salmon Cakes & Fresh Garden Veggies

The weather last night was comfortably cool and crisp; a perfect evening for a patio dinner with friends overlooking the “big city” over the river. We started off with Moroccan salmon cakes, which were lightly crispy on the outside and … Continue reading

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Wild Maine Blueberries in Acadia National Park

Every year my husband’s parents camp out at Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park for one of their vacations.  This year we decided to join them for a few days to visit and enjoy some hiking, a few campfires, and … Continue reading

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