BY ANGIE BRYAN Courtesy photos, unless otherwise noted. A DETOUR TO ONE OF MAINE’S DELIGHTFUL PROVISION STORES will elevate even the best of days on the water, upta camp or in the backyard.These little markets carry an eclectic mix of nothing but the best of Maine—from salads and sandwiches to wine and whoopie pies. Unexpected…
Getting off the beaten path requires a spirit of adventure and a desire to discover your own experience of a place. In this article, we explore the Deer Isle and Blue Hill regions. Consider this a jumping off point to fuel your own sense of adventure, with a few guideposts along the way. BY SAISIE…
By Avery Yale Kamila A classic Maine treat, doughnuts have gone vegan and altered the Pine Tree State’s bakery landscape. The rise of vegan doughnuts started when Holy Donut first offered a selection of vegan flavors in 2013. Then in 2019, things really heated up when the all-vegan Lovebirds Donuts opened its doors. Since then,…
By Avery Yale Kamila When spending time in Maine’s tourist hot spots, such as Portland, Bar Harbor, Kennebunk, Camden and Freeport, vegans and vegetarians never want for good food. Get off the beaten path and options dwindle. But they don’t disappear entirely. That’s because when we know where to look, we can always find…
By Kipp Sienna Hopkins Co-ops are all around us, from your local food co-op to the credit union down the street, or the worker-owned farm that produced the carrots on your table. But what exactly is a co-op? There are some things that you might find surprising about this resilient and increasingly popular business model.…
The pleasures of eating out and the safety of staying in. By Amy Paradysz The pleasures of eating out and the safety of staying in. That’s what you get with these locally sourced meal prep kits, catered date night dinners and family-style take-and-bake almost-ready meals. Updated January 2022. Wild Oats Bakery & Café…
Meals for hungry Mainers and a lifeline for the fishing industry By Amy Paradysz This interconnected solution is so simple it’s genius. Fishermen Feeding Mainers, a program of Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA), gives fishermen good prices for their catch, employs local processing facilities and distributes seafood to Mainers struggling to make ends meet. “It’s…
By Amy Paradysz Outdoor dining (and drinking) doesn’t have to be a pleasure packed away until winter is over. Eating out—I mean, OUT—can be quite refreshing! You can ski up to a bar in South Waterford, eat lobster rolls in a snug igloo by the sea in Cape Neddick or enjoy dinner out with your “bubble” in a metro lumberjack dining dome…
By Erin Covey-Smith Making your own nut butter is easier than you may think. All you need is a high-powered blender or food processor, your favorite nuts or seeds and optional seasonings, and 5-10 minutes. DIY butters offer not only a more economical route than buying jarred, they’re also a fun way to amp up…
Summer in Maine is a great time to relax by a lake or the ocean while enjoying one of Maine’s excellent craft beers. These two things have more in common than you might imagine because clean water is an essential ingredient for the great beer being brewed by Mainers. Maine Brewshed Alliance (MBA) is a coalition of 36 Maine craft…