Author Archives: Kellie

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

The Sedgley Place

A couple of weeks ago we made our way to The Sedgley Place for a special dinner.  Located off the beaten path in Greene, Maine, The Sedgley Place provides not just dinner, but a dining experience.

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Carrot Cupcakes

When we celebrated my husband’s birthday with his family, his parents brought along carrot cupcakes from Bel Cibo da Cherie.  Previously we had tried some of the cookies from this bakery, which were very good, but the cupcakes were to … Continue reading

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Niky’s Starter…

Last week we visited Niky’s at their Lisbon Street location for a mid-week meal.  I hope that it is taken as a complement when I confess that when the main course arrived I enjoyed it fully, forgetting to take pictures … Continue reading

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Hot Suppa!

So we finally tried Hot Suppa! last weekend.  It is clearly a popular restaurant for Sunday lunch/brunch, full when we arrived at noon, with a 40 minute wait for our party of six.  Everyone seemed happy with their orders; all … Continue reading

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Black Rice…

My parents gave us a rice cooker for Christmas, and since then I have been cooking rice at least twice a week.  I like rice, but for some reason I avoid cooking it–perhaps because I haven’t perfected the art of … Continue reading

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Friendship Bread

Two weeks ago my sister-in-law asked me if I would like a bag of starter for Friendship Bread.  Having made Amish Friendship Bread once before, and really liking the outcome, I accepted.

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Easy Swedish Meatballs

The last time I shopped at Ikea, I was tempted to try their Swedish meatballs.  I’m not sure why…  Instead I stayed focused on the furniture items we were seeking out, and we left without meatballs. Has anyone actually tried … Continue reading

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Penzey’s Spices: Arizona Dreaming

One of my colleagues gave me a box of Penzey’s Spices for Christmas, and since then I have used the Arizona Dreaming blend to season chicken, rice, and salad dressing.

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Brunch at the Friendly Toast

I know there are a lot of restaurants in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, but every time we pass through we feel the need to stop for brunch or dinner at the Friendly Toast.  We can always count on having a delicious … Continue reading

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Key Lime Pie at Becky’s Diner

One of my weaknesses is key lime pie, but not just any key lime pie…  I’ve had some extremely okay key lime pies, but the slices served up at Becky’s Diner in Portland, Maine are the best I’ve had so … Continue reading

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