Matt Chappell is the owner of Gather in Yarmouth, Maine, and we had a chat with him recently about the food and other offerings at his farm-fresh, locally-focused, neighborhood restaurant. SG: Could you tell us a little about Gather and the food you serve? MC: Gather is a neighborhood eatery focusing on reasonably priced, farm-fresh American fare.…
If there is one food people associate with our great state of Maine, it’s lobster. But for those of us interested in managing our caloric intake, lobster loses some of its inherent nutritional value because of the longstanding tradition of serving it either with melted butter for dipping or swimming in mayo on a bed…
Most farmers’ markets in Maine operate from May to October, although a growing number of winter markets are giving us access to locally grown foods direct from the producer year-round. Markets provide an opportunity to meet the farmers, mingle with your neighbors, and select from the freshest local foods available. This list is current as…
The best of Maine’s healthy & vegetarian dining by Erika Blauch Rusley Maine’s unofficial state motto is “The Way Life Should Be,” but perhaps it should be changed to “The Way Food Should Be.” After all, a great vacation not only involves recreation and relaxation, but also delicious food. Thanks to a great selection of…
by Caitlin Shetterly The story of one family’s experience teaching their young son about responsible eating while enjoying one of Maine’s favorite culinary traditions. Last summer, on a hot July day, my three year-old son and I decided to escape the oppressive heat of our third floor apartment to go take a dip in…
By Jen Levin, Guest Columnist Seafood is about as mysterious to many people as the ocean itself. Some of the most environmentally conscious people I meet say they don’t eat seafood because of ecological concerns. Here’s the irony: Seafood is one of the most environmentally friendly proteins available. The key to supporting sustainable seafood is…
By Erika Blauch Rusley What better way to enjoy Maine’s diverse array of local foods than with a glass of locally sourced beer, wine, or spirits? BEER Peak Organic Brewery is a leader in local sourcing from the New England region, and many of Peak’s ingredients are exclusively made in Maine. Aurora Mills, in Linneaus,…
[Feature article from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine – Click here for a list of baked bean suppers in Maine] Maine churches have been dishing up hearty, home-cooked meals in a tradition that spans decades by Lynn Ascrizzi It was Saturday night, and in the busy kitchen at John Street Methodist…
A guide to gluten-free dining in Maine by Erika Blauch Rusley [Feature article from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] Pillowy whoopie pies crammed with sweet cream frosting. Piping hot pizza with just the right balance of crisp and chew. Oversized loaves of fresh-baked bread still warm from the oven. Totally…
[From the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] The following grocery stores, cafés, and restaurants feature plentiful gluten-free options, and some of the tastiest food in Maine. Southern Beaches Grocery Stores / Markets • Hannaford: Kennebunk (65 Portland Road), Wells (107 Wells Plaza), Biddeford (299 Elm Street), Saco (532 Main Street), Old Orchard…