Monthly Archives: September 2010

Sriracha Smoked Chicken

I’m always looking for ways to use ingredients in my refrigerator and cupboards to make grilling marinades.  This time around, I started with Sriracha and sort of threw this marinade together with a few other basic ingredients.  We grilled the … Continue reading

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Tomato Casserole

I started baby-sitting at the age of twelve or thirteen when one of my neighbors asked if I would like to watch her children for a couple of hours one day.  It was at my neighbor’s house that I was … Continue reading

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Common Ground Fair

My favorite things about MOFGA’s (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) Common Ground Fair are the wide variety of interesting and delicious foods available, and the informative presentations related to organic farming and environmental awareness.  After waiting in a long … Continue reading

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Cabot Cheese at Weld’s Skoolhouse Variety…

Every now and then I find myself tempted to buy a wedge of sharp cheddar cheese when I see the wheel sitting on the counter of a farm stand or variety store.  This cheddar is from Cabot, and I picked … Continue reading

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Zucchini Casserole

This casserole is a quick and easy way to make use of a large zucchini.  Simply dice the zucchini and one medium onion and place in a large bowl.  Stir in one can of cream of mushroom soup, then alternate … Continue reading

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Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream

I’m calling this “Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream” though this time around I made it with Keebler’s Coconut Dreams cookies.  I’m not sure whether to be happy that I can buy these cookies at the grocery store, or grumpy about … Continue reading

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Squash Lasagna

It has been nearly a month since my visit to the farm, and I have finally made use of the Sweet Mama squash I was given upon my departure.

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Bean Hole Beans

A sure sign that Autumn is creeping into Maine is the invitation to a bean hole supper.  While we have never dug a hole in our tiny yard to carry out this Maine tradition, we are fortunate to have friends … Continue reading

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Sugar Cookies and “Fun” with Fondant

This recipe, which came with a package of cookie cutters my mom bought when my brother and I were small children, has been a family favorite.  We make them every Christmas.  This time around we made them for my sister-in-law’s … Continue reading

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Not-So-Fried Blue-Green Tomatoes

A few weeks ago I bought some blue corn meal at Square Roots Natural Foods.  Tonight I finally used some of it to make a healthier version of fried green tomatoes by dipping the sliced green tomatoes in egg, then … Continue reading

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