Here we are, in the gorgeous days of September, my favorite Maine month. If you are planning a weekend brunch while the corn, tomatoes, watermelon and peaches are still on, here is the menu for you. Both the entrée and the dessert can be made the day ahead, with the simple, unique salad (that is […]

The homemade lemonade I loved when I was a youngster has given way to this deliciously tart and oh-so-revitalizing lemon refresher. This drink can be served as a mocktail for grownups (it probably won’t be sweet enough for the kiddos), and if you want to add a shot of vodka or gin for a little […]

Although there’s normally a lovely ocean breeze here at the cove, it’s still been warmer than I like recently, so I haven’t been in the kitchen much. This week, I’m offering two easy, cooling salad recipes that can be prepped in the morning then left to chill in the refrigerator for serving later in the […]

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 […]