This week’s main dish for Easter brunch consists of comforting, smooth polenta infused with soft cheese and sour cream. Corn niblets and a dribble of tomato sauce are added to jazz it all up. Now, don’t stop there. Tuck some protein into this dish by making divots with a spoon and placing an egg into […]
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Sande’s Picks: Spring has sprung at local bakeries
Spring is a wonderful time to be outdoors gardening, walking and hiking, but maybe not baking as much as during the winter months. Don’t despair. There are many independent local bread and pastry shops to fill the gap. These days it is a good idea to call ahead to determine current hours. Brunswick Wildflours Gluten-Free […]
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Arts Calendar: April 7-17
‘Mozart Divertimento’ Exhibits “A Congregation of Birds,” through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Free, chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. “Aestival: Sun Drawing Water” by Nathaniel Meyer, through April 11 at Moss Galleries, 251 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. elizabethmossgalleries.com. Art4Good, April 15, 22 and 29, focuses on how the arts can be […]
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Sande’s Picks: It must be spring – farmers markets moving outside
The winter markets are wonderful, but there is nothing like being outside with warm breezes and sunshine (or rain) and fresh vegetables, flowers, bakeries, cheeses, meats and neighbors. Yarmouth The Yarmouth market will be located at the Bickford Pavilion, 1 Railroad Square, from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 6, across the street from the former […]
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Cooking at the Cove: What’s for breakfast?
I’m always up for leftover pizza straight from the fridge for breakfast, but since I’ve discovered real, honest-to-goodness pizza designed specifically for the morning meal, I’ve brought my pizza-for-breakfast habit to a whole new level. Bacon is my favorite topping for pizza any time of day, but if you prefer other toppings, there are no […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A Japanese-inspired meal and a maple morsel
I can’t remember if I’ve shared this with my readers, but many moons ago I lived in Iwakuni, Japan. I was a teen who had been raised on a standard American diet so I wasn’t as open to trying new culinary delights as I am now. I shrugged off many opportunities to taste the unfamiliar […]
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Sande’s Picks: Restaurants and bars are coming back
Maine’s reopening plan for hospitality businesses is moving ahead quickly. On March 26, indoor gathering capacity will increase to 50%, and on May 24, to 75%. March 26 is also the date that indoor dining bar and tasting room service can begin. The Moving Maine Forward Plan also includes wearing masks, social distancing and preventive […]
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Sande’s Picks: Cooking classes more popular now than ever
Now You’re Cooking in Bath is continuing its virtual class schedule via Zoom or Facebook live. Links are $35 and include instruction, a shopping list and recipes. Registration and payment are required in advance at 443-1402. Upcoming classes: 5 p.m. March 18, Fondue and Raclette; and 5 p.m. March 25, Pomegranate Chicken. Black Tie Catering […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A simply delicious Irish dinner
In Ireland, cod or hake are used for the famous fish ‘n chips more often than haddock. These varieties of white, dense fish are also served baked or broiled, just like here in coastal Maine. This quick, easy fish dish makes for a tasty weeknight meal but is also nice enough to serve to company. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Tap into maple season
Ever since I’ve lived in Maine, maple syrup has been a staple in my kitchen year round and is my sweetener of choice. I could fill a book with all the ways I use one of nature’s flavor enhances and can’t help but wonder what you do with maple syrup in your kitchen. Here are […]