I have a tendency to go through a whole lot of lemons in my kitchen and often buy a bag or two when I go into town to do my weekly shopping. I certainly don’t want to risk being without them. Not only do I drink lemon water all day long, but it’s important to […]
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Arts Calendar: April 28-May 8
Kneeling art Exhibits “A Congregation of Birds,” through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Free, chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. Creative Portland’s “2020 Vision: Past, Present, & Future” online show available through April, creativeportland.com. “East End in Bloom,” installation of flowers through May at East End Community School, 195 North St., Portland. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Family meals are the best meals
My sister-in-law, Mary, is an excellent cook as well as a passionate person who delights in bringing everything she does up a notch. It’s just how she rolls. On a recent stay with Mary and my brother Bill in upstate New York, she made this meal (after working all day, mind you), for my brother, […]
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Sande’s Picks: Don’t get left out in the cold
Ice cream season is here (or almost, in some cases), and there are plenty of chances to cool off and relax at these local shops. Some serve milkshakes and frappes. From what I’ve learned, milkshakes in New England contain milk and flavoring syrup that are shaken until foamy. Frappes also contain ice cream, which is […]
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Arts Calendar: April 21-May 1
DaPonte performs Mozart Exhibits “Abstract Nature,” by Carol Eisenberg, Cove Street Arts, Portland, through April 24. “A Congregation of Birds,” through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Free, chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. Art4Good, April 22 and 29, focuses on how the arts can be used to make the world a better place, […]
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Sande’s Picks: Food and beverage events return to the menu
Maine Street Steak & Oyster, 148 Maine St., Brunswick, has added Sunday brunch, which will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A featured menu item is Fried Oyster Benedict on a jalapeño biscuit for $18. The smoked salmon toast ($16) also sounds delicious. Of course, the locally farmed oysters are shucked right at […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Spice up a spring meal
This falafel recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian main dishes. I like these yummy chickpea morsels stuffed in pitas, but they’re also delicious over salads, grain bowls or on their own for a quick snack. Gluten-free and vegan, these make a perfect spring meal accompanied by fresh, crunchy vegetables and your favorite Middle Eastern […]
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Sande’s Picks: Craft beer is thriving in the Midcoast
According to the Maine Brewers’ Guild there are 155 active, licensed craft breweries in the state, with 10 in the southern Midcoast area alone. Until 1990 there were two active breweries in Maine. Many of these companies use local grains and hops in their brewing which has supported local agriculture and jobs. Other growers provide […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The first picnic of the year
After many months apart, I’m planning a little picnic at the shore with my two teenage granddaughters. I came up with a menu that includes the market rotisserie chicken they favor and a grain salad studded with vegetables. For dessert, I’m making something they’ve never eaten before: a pineapple upside-down cake. I first learned of […]
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Arts Calendar: April 14-24
Maine Jewish Museum auction Exhibits “Abstract Nature,” by Carol Eisenberg, Cove Street Arts, Portland, through April 24. “A Congregation of Birds,” through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Free, chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. Art4Good, April 15, 22 and 29, focuses on how the arts can be used to make the world a […]