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…
By Erin Covey-Smith EATING LOCAL ALSO means eating in season, which in Maine provides great opportunity for a varied diet and also a challenge to figure out just what to do with the bounty (or perhaps, in late winter and early spring, the scarcity) that the local harvest provides. Here are some ideas to guide…
15 Maine restaurants featuring top-notch vegan & vegetarian food By Avery Yale Kamila HERE IN THE PINE TREE STATE, chefs know how to do plant-based food right. Good news, since Lonely Planet named vegan and vegetarian travel a top trend of 2018. If you’re seeking plant-powered adventure, you’ll love Maine, where our farms…
Planning an event in Maine that requires catering? If you make an effort to fill your kitchen with locally-sourced ingredients that are fresh off the farm, you’ll be happy to know that when it comes to feeding a crowd for your special event, a growing crop of caterers shares your commitment. The following caterers from…
By Erin Covey-Smith IT’S NO SECRET THAT MAINE does locally-sourced, farm-fresh food really well. The abundance of vibrant produce, herbs and provisions like cheese and honey make for indulgent feasting indeed. What better way to complement a delicious farm-to-table meal than with chocolate? The state’s talented artisanal confectioners craft chocolates that celebrate Maine flavors and…
A farm to table dinner at Point Lookout THE SEA MIST was beginning to waft in as we drove from our forested cabin to the evening’s dinner. Along the way, friendly Point Lookout staff guided us at every turn until we reached the parking area where we left the car and boarded a shuttle to…
EATING LOCAL ALSO means eating in season, which in Maine provides great opportunity for a varied diet and also a challenge to figure out just what to do with the bounty (or perhaps, in late winter and early spring, the scarcity) that the local harvest provides. Here are some ideas to guide you through four…
There are all kinds of opportunities to learn about, connect with, and experience farming and gardening in Maine. Check out these fairs for inspiration. Find dates and details at www.mainefairs.org or www.getrealmaine.com. 2018 FAIRS June 2-3 Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor June 30-July 4 Houlton Fair July 12-15 Ossipee Valley Fair, South Hiram July 20-22 Waterford World’s Fair July 26-29 Pittston Fair…
For many of us in Maine, summer flies by like a golden dream—and the growing season seems just as sweet and fleeting. But if you keep a backyard garden, with a little planning, you can enjoy a plentiful harvest from early spring to late fall. Use this handy list to strategize a growing plan that…
EATING LOCAL ALSO means eating in season, which in Maine provides great opportunity for a varied diet and also a challenge to figure out just what to do with the bounty (or perhaps, in late winter and early spring, the scarcity) that the local harvest provides. Here are some ideas to guide you through four…