Author Archives: Kellie

About Kellie

For the love of food and cooking, and the adventures both inspire...

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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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

A couple of weeks ago I found myself with a surplus of tomatoes and was concerned that if I didn’t use them or preserve them quickly they would spoil.  It all started when, at school, one of my students brought … Continue reading

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Wallingford’s Fruit House

Several years ago, when I mentioned that I wanted to go apple picking, one of my cousins recommended Wallingford’s Fruit House.  In the same sentence, he told me how amazing their donuts are.  Why would I want donuts, when the … Continue reading

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Homemade Granola Bars

This is another recipe, courtesy of my grandmother’s newspaper clippings. I believe she clipped this one from the Lewiston Sun Journal. The granola bars came out slightly chewy, and just sweet enough.  Because I do not particularly enjoy dates, I … Continue reading

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Salmon Pie Moroccan Style

Earlier in the summer a friend introduced us to Moroccan Salmon Cakes, which inspired me to try making salmon pie in a different way.  Traditional salmon pie is a mixture of red salmon, potatoes, and minced onions in a pie … Continue reading

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Val’s Drive-in

I have driven past Val’s Drive-In hundreds of times, and have often wondered if they were still in business.  It turns out that they are only open during the summer months, and will be closing for the season on Saturday, … Continue reading

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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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The Best of the Food Blogs

Today while looking for ideas to update my blog to make it more visually pleasing, I stumbled upon Best of the Food Blogs at www.delish.com.  There are so many wonderfully designed, informative, and addictive food blogs out there!  I highly … Continue reading

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