I’ve been doing yard work between rain drops and haven’t spent as much time in the kitchen as usual. Because I have to travel a distance to town, I very seldom order takeout, and delivery is not an option. So when I crave a bit of traditional takeout food, I just make it myself. It […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Two adaptable recipes for now or later
These two prep-ahead recipes will serve you well either for a weeknight supper or for an easy weekend meal shared with friends. First, let’s talk about how versatile this colorful, crunchy salad can be, and it can be prepped a day in advance. Just toss the apples in lemon juice before adding them to the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A little cove kitchen story
When I moved into this cottage on the cove, it was fully furnished and equipped. I just showed up with my personal belongings and the intention of staying for one year. It’s a long story, but 10 years later, I’m still here, and I’m 99.9% finished with sorting, sifting and purging all the bric-a-brac that […]
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Oldies but goodies: Mainers cherish — and cook on — their old stoves
When it comes to stoves, ‘brand spanking new’ does not appeal to everyone.
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Burgers and brownie bites, with a twist
Keeping with a quick and easy, breezy theme, let’s make burgers and brownies for dinner, starting with the dessert first. What I love about this simple yet versatile brownie recipe is that you can keep it vegan if you serve it with plant-based cream or ice cream. Brownies with ice cream is traditional, but have […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Stir fry on the fly
We all have those meals that we make on the fly and don’t even have to think about. A little of this mixed with a little of that, and we like it so much, we put it on repeat week after week, year after year. Quickie Shrimp Stir Fry is one of those. I first […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Let’s talk about the Easter menu
Yes, there will be glazed ham on the menu, along with herbed mashed potatoes, sourdough buns, lovely candied carrots and light citrusy desserts, a.k.a. key lime pie and lemon curd parfaits. And we must have this incredible, crunchy salad, the one I could devour every day, sometimes for lunch and dinner. It’s my new favorite […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A pair of quick and easy main dishes
Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is a richly flavored, sinus-clearing soup that works wonders after a long rainy day. Making it is a 45-minute joy as the aromatic broth simmers on the stove while a bit of chopping is done. And slurping a bowl of this concoction down will warm you from head to toe. […]
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What do our aprons say about us?
Maine home and restaurant cooks tell us about their favorite aprons.
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Baking bread soothes the soul
In an effort to be more self-sufficient and cost-conscious, I have recently returned to making my own bread, a task I haven’t undertaken in quite some time. But back when my four children were all at home, it was my habit to make six loaves of bread every Saturday to get us through the week. […]