I had the pleasure of taking the Casco Bay Ferry last weekend to visit my daughter and her family on Peaks Island. I do this about once a month, and it’s always a treat, but especially this time around because when I arrived, my son-in-law was in the kitchen engaged in making pancakes from scratch. […]

Take this cooling, high-protein dessert for a spin — you can even eat it for breakfast! Any frozen berries or fruit will work. Try peaches, blueberries with lemon zest, even banana and peanut butter. And use honey, agave syrup or liquid stevia for the sweetener if you prefer, measuring according to the sweetness of the […]

I’m sure you have days when you think you need to shop for groceries then decide to go through the fridge and pantry, realizing in the process that you really do have food in the house — you just have to be inventive and put in a little time. That’s the spot I was in […]

As promised, this week I’m sharing the Independence Day dessert that my friend Sharon made for all of us Crafty Chicks recently. Our group gets together every couple of months to craft together and share a potluck lunch, not discussing ahead of time what we’re going to bring. And sometimes we skip the crafts and […]

This past weekend, I gathered with my gal pals, aka The Crafty Chicks, to enjoy a potluck lunch at a sweet little cottage at Five Islands. This is a summer tradition that never disappoints. We talk and laugh for hours, all the while feasting on delectable homemade dishes made in our individual kitchens. I contributed […]

A Harpswell friend shared this grain bowl recipe with me years ago and I can’t seem to get enough of it. I simply crave the fresh, healthy flavors of these herbs and spices bursting on my taste buds. Besides, the dish is so easy to put together. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m sure […]

What I love most about this meal is that most of the prep work can be done a day ahead while dad is busy doing outside chores or out running errands. I also love that the kabobs can be made with lamb if he prefers it. This entrée is super quick and can be eaten […]

I have two grandchildren graduating from high school this weekend and have been thinking about preparing a couple of appetizers for the upcoming celebrations. Because I’ll also have relatives from away in town, I want to keep things simple so I can spend as much time with them as I can. My goal is to […]

This salad is my new obsession. I’m not exaggerating when I say I could eat it every day. Packed in a mason jar, it’s my favorite take-along lunch when I’m going to be away from home midday. (I bring along a big soup spoon — my preferred eating utensil for this.) Here you have the […]