It’s July. It’s summer in Maine and although the season (in my opinion) is not long enough, it is absolutely glorious. I don’t know about you, but I want to enjoy every moment of it before those patio heaters have to be brought out. Lots of outdoor gatherings and barbecues will take place. Are you, ... Read More
Make Your Food Look as Good as It Tastes
July 19 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Orr’s Island Schoolhouse 1594 Harpswell Islands Road Orr's Island, ME 04066 United States Want to take your cooking to a new level? After all, we eat with our eyes as well as our mouths. This hands-on workshop will provide some easy ... Read More
Make Your Food Look as Good as It Tastes
Want to take your cooking to a new level? After all, we eat with our eyes as well as our mouths. This hands-on workshop will provide some easy garnishing tips and skills that will enhance what you serve. Bring a sharp paring knife, a cutting board, and a beverage of your liking and join the fun! ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Hold the butter and the syrup
It was a fluke, really. My husband and I were taking a walk on Lookout Point Road. I saw a sign that said, “Seams by the Sea.” I thought it a clever sign and made a mental note. When I got a pair of pants a few weeks later that were too long, I returned to pay a visit. Indeed, I had come to the ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: A Maine Saturday night tradition
Driving by the now-closed B&M factory in Portland last week, it made me sad to think I will no longer smell the beans baking when I pass by. Nothing beats the aroma of a pot of beans baking in the oven. It inspired me to roll up my sleeves and make some. Beans have been a New England ... Read More