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, […]
Jimmy’s Potato Salad
Posted on June 08, 2022
Salads & Slaws
Spinach and Warm Mushroom Salad
Posted on April 11, 2018
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 […]
Grilled Belgian Endive with Balsamic Butter
Posted on April 05, 2017
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 […]
Italian Bread and Tomato Salad
Posted on September 14, 2016
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 […]
Golden Rice
Posted on June 15, 2016
“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 […]
Spinach and Apple Salad
Posted on March 12, 2014
The basic components of a “dessert” salad are local greens, fruit, nuts and cheese. This “dessert” salad is made with local spinach, apples, nuts and cheese, and is dressed […]
Easy Pasta Salad
Posted on March 12, 2014
Use Basil Bean Bites or Carl’s Carrots & Cauliflower in this wicked Easy Pasta Salad!
Downeast Carrot & Raisin Salad
Posted on March 12, 2014
This salad is a snap to make, and a delicious addition to a sandwich.
Thai Cabbage Slaw
Posted on March 12, 2014
Thai cabbage slaw is a tasty addition to any supper and is packed with Vitamins C, K and A. One serving provides 4 grams of fiber!