Category Archives: Made in Maine

Bean Hole Beans

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Kellie

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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Wallingford’s Fruit House

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Kellie

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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Val’s Drive-in

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Kellie

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

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Kellie

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

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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Marché Maine

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Kellie

Today I had a lovely lunch with my teaching team at a new restaurant called Marché.  Sister restaurant to Fuel, Marché is only open Monday-Friday from 11-2, and Monday evenings for dinner by reservation.  Some of the chefs and other … Continue reading →

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Oven Homefries

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Kellie

This is another good use for Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts Heaps of Herbs dipping oil.  Simply dice several potatoes, and toss the pieces with a little of the dipping oil.  Bake in a preheated oven (400 degrees) for about … 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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Maple Bread

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Kellie

After walking the trails at Poland Spring Preservation Park, we decided to take a ride to Harvest Hill Farm with the idea of getting some locally grown, range fed meat to grill for dinner.  After seeing the animals on the … Continue reading →

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Grant’s Bakery Chicken Pie

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Kellie

Well, it’s been over two weeks so far without an oven, but we’re surviving on simple foods at home that can be either grilled, prepared in a toaster oven, on a single-burner hot plate, or in the microwave…  On my … Continue reading →

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