For many in the North America, February 2 marks the celebration of Groundhog Day, a popular tradition that has historical roots in Pennsylvania Dutch superstition. IF the furry fellow exits […]
Every year after the Thanksgiving holiday, instead of joining the hustle and bustle of crowds at the shopping malls, I like to spend quality time in the kitchen. Cooking and […]
I once owned and operated a specialty food store, catering company and small café on Central Street in Bangor, Maine. My shop, located in in the heart of the city, […]
FINALLY IT’S SUMMER IN MAINE! Since the 4th of July, we’ve been enjoying warm sunny days, brilliant blue skies, and balmy, starry nights. For those of us that wait 10 […]
I love a good Maine biscuit, piping hot from the oven, with a toasty brown top and feathery light middle. Spread with butter and jam, a biscuit is a hearty […]
A recent field trip down the western side on Penobscot Bay to Portland convinced me that although the weather outside has been frightful, the longer days of spring mean more […]
The Belgian endive nestled in a Four Season Farm basket at the Blue Hill farmer’s market was too tempting to pass up. The young, chicory plant that has been deprived […]
The beginning of spring inspires me to take stock of the ingredients in my pantry, root cellar and freezer. Over the winter, I have the tendency to squirrel away bits […]
Before he retired to Florida, my husband’s father was a successful automobile dealer. As an active member of the National Automobile Dealer’s Association, his travels took him both to Detroit […]
An early Christmas gift, a crate of fresh California oranges, arrived just before the winter freeze set in. Shipped from my aunt in Pasadena, these bright orange orbs of Vitamin […]
Who doesn’t love a perfectly ripe, fresh tomato? Smell the earthy fresh aroma, see the evenly distributed color: bright red, orange or yellow. Squeeze your tomatoes and feel the flesh […]
What inspires you to cook? Is it the aroma of freshly baking bread, the smell of onions sizzling in bacon fat or the earthy fragrance of chopped rosemary and garlic? […]
Just like most Maine families, we’ve been entertaining visitors quite a bit this summer. In June, we hosted the Deer Isle Garden Club for a farm tour. Then in July […]
The strawberries are here! We love the first berries of the summer season: plump, sweet, red morsels of fruit with tiny seeds dotting their exterior. Strawberries right off the plant […]
“Try turmeric”, encouraged my friend Mary. “It will help with those gardening aches and pains.” Intrigued, I set you to do some culinary research. Turmeric, pronounced TER-muh-rikh, is the root […]
The June Bon Appetit magazine is the grilling issue, and one quick read is enough to get your mouth watering. The beautiful photographs of grilled pizza enticed me, and when […]
The autumn harvest is one of my favorite times. The markets are bursting with bright orange pumpkins, yellow and green winter squashes, and leeks as big as baseball bats, and […]
Israeli Cream of Squash Soup made with Roasted Onion and Squash Puree, stock, cream, parsley and sesame seeds.
Start in the morning, and come home to work to the fragrant aromas of supper simmering away.
The combination of goat cheese with Wild Apple Grill & Marinade Sauce is a luxury that is worth every bite. In the spring, I like to use the green […]
My family loves the combination of blue cheese and scallions. In this burger recipe, we combine them with venison and Wild Apple Grill & Marinade Sauce.
Sweet bell peppers have the nutritional bonus of vitamin C. I like to combine them with cheddar cheese and Wild Apple Grill & Marinade Sauce. Sweet Pepper Burgers are […]
