I plan to make this oven beef stew on the winter solstice, but really it’s a wonderfully simplified version of beef bourguignon that can be made any time. Served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this filling dish, made with whatever cut of beef you prefer and cooked in the oven to perfection, […]
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Sande’s Picks: Downtown Brunswick welcomes Embark Restaurant
Embark Restaurant has opened for in-house dining from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Dec. 10, at 61 Maine St., the former home of Henry & Marty. The interior has been redesigned with booths to accommodate social distancing. The menu is quite unique, with starters that include Pesto Flatbread, Pork Belly Lollipops and Swedish Meatball, with prices […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Getting ready for the holidays
This basic recipe for a round pasta bake is the epitome of comfort food in my book. It can be changed up as the mood strikes, or according to what you have on hand on any given day. Add whatever sounds good to you: sautéed onions, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, peas or any leftover deliciousness. Try […]
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Sande’s Picks: More easy holiday gifts
Wild Oats Bakery & Café is now open for retail at 166 Admiral Fitch Ave. at Brunswick Landing. Curbside service is coming soon. It is offering a recipe subscription service with 17 of the most popular dishes emailed to the recipient (one or two a day) every day for 12 days. The next series begins […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Save room for truffles
During a recent trip to New York, my niece made a delicious oven chicken dinner for us all. I noted how quickly and easily the main dish came together. Apparently, this recipe has been around for a while, but it has somehow escaped my notice. I have added it to my menu rotation, especially since […]
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Sande’s Picks: Unique holiday gifts
Gift cards are generally perfect for everyone. Chef Stef Maine in Harpswell has cards in any amount that cover her ever-changing weekly menus. She is featuring comforting soups, but the salads look so refreshing. She caters and customizes menus. chefstefmaine.com, 504-4685. Wine Wise Events has flexible gift cards that can cover its virtual wine dinners […]
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Sande’s Picks: Embark on Maine coming to Brunswick
Billy Saxton and his family, owners of the Dolphin Marina and Restaurant in Harpswell, are taking their restaurant experience and expanding into downtown Brunswick. The new eatery is called Embark on Maine and, as the name implies, demonstrates the evolution of their business model. Billy said the family has planned to “put roots” in Brunswick […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Holiday nibbles
We may be celebrating our holidays differently this year, but we still need to eat and comfort food is often at the top of the list when we head to the kitchen to prepare sustenance for ourselves and our loved ones. This versatile Spanish Rice includes chorizo to spice it up, but if you want […]
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Sande’s Picks: Holiday shopping just got more interesting
The corner of Maine and Pleasant streets (the former location of Wyler’s Gifts), is now home to a holiday artisan pop-up store featuring close to 25 local artists and crafts people. This may be the substitute for the seasonal craft fairs that we are all missing these days. One of the featured items is chocolates […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Let’s be thankful
For many of us, Thanksgiving is going to be different this year. We may not be hosting as many guests as we usually would or traveling to meet up with our beloved family members. Whatever you decide is best for you and yours, I trust you will be smart while you do what feels comfortable […]