Category Archives: Appetizers & Snacks

Halloween Party Treats

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Kellie

On Saturday we donned our Mario and Luigi costumes and headed out to a friend’s Halloween costume party where we enjoyed a bonfire and some lovely munchies in great company. My favorites, shown above, were the homemade empedada, blueberry vanilla … Continue reading →

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Three Bean Salad

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Kellie

This three bean salad recipe is a family favorite.  We often make it for barbecues, as an easy summer side dish, or any time of year to have as an easy-to-pack vegetable and protein lunch component.  It’s quick and easy … Continue reading →

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Homemade Seafood Chowder

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Kellie

This year when we went to the Common Ground Fair we did not find the Orr’s Island Chowder stand.  This is not to say that the stand wasn’t there, but anyone who has ever been to the Common Ground Fair … Continue reading →

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A Liberal Cup of Beer Cheese Soup

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Kellie

On our way home from the Common Ground Fair we stopped in Hallowell to have dinner at The Liberal Cup, where I ordered my favorite item on their menu as a starter:  Beer Cheese Soup. This soup is made with … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Kellie

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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White Bean Dip

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Kellie

I found this recipe in an Everyday Food magazine while visiting with my grandmother.  I ripped it out of the magazine with the intention of trying it, but somehow it managed to go untouched until this morning.  Since I had … Continue reading →

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Homemade Cheese Crackers

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Kellie

My grandmother made these little cheese crackers for a family gathering this past weekend.  They are great served warm!  They remind me of a recipe for cheese wafers (recipe below picture) that I have had in the past. Cheese Wafers … Continue reading →

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