On my trip to the farmers market this week, I came away with, among other things, some gorgeous tomatoes (mine aren’t ripe yet) and a glossy eggplant. I had determined that I was craving a rare-for-me pasta meal and I could hardly wait to get home, pick some herbs and get cooking. If the breading […]
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Sande’s Picks: Farm stands have bountiful options
Local farms are still producing, but have become innovative in their marketing. Some are keeping to traditional Community Supported Agriculture, where consumers can buy shares of produce, and some are selling to retailers and restaurants. But many have adopted direct-to-consumer approaches. Here are a few in the southern Midcoast from which you can buy directly. […]
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Sande’s Picks: Local chefs show creative side during pandemic
Chef Ben Jackson, owner of Drifter’s Wife (now permanently closed) and Maine & Loire wine store (still open in Portland), has partnered with More & Co., a shop, café and studio in Yarmouth, to produce a Summer 2020 Private Dinner Series. The fixed menu is prepared for a minimum of eight people and a maximum […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Taco Tuesday
Things are quiet here at the cove this week so I’ve been doing a fair amount of deck sitting and novel reading. Since this current book is set in Mexico, I decided to spice up my self-imposed solitude with, what else? Taco Tuesday! I invited my oldest daughter along with her three teenagers over for […]
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Sande’s Picks: Topsham eatery serves up some surprising offerings
Matthew Kenney, owner of 104 Main Public House in Topsham, is making a great start during challenging times. Open since mid-June, he has a large indoor space with many tables appropriately arranged for social distancing and many picnic tables with bright red umbrellas for dining on the patio. To start and continue through your meal […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The taste of August
What does August taste like? For me it tastes like crispy fried chicken eaten while sitting on a picnic blanket spread in the shade. It tastes like fresh-picked corn, juicy tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, glossy basil and, most of all, the indigo sweetness of wild Maine blueberries. The day my organic blueberries came in, I […]
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Sande’s Picks: Fresh from the sea
Gulf of Maine Sashimi is a small company that had been supplying a variety of local seafood from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts to restaurants and chefs until the current health crisis. Now, to support local fishermen, they have created a direct-to-consumer system to allow harvesting to continue and consumers to enjoy the highest quality […]
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Cooking at the Cove: When a craving calls
One of my favorite Asian restaurants has a special fried rice on the menu that includes sweet red sausage. I’m sure you can imagine my excitement when I spied this Chinese rib sausage at Brackett’s Market in Bath the other day. I decided on the spot that I was going to try my hand at […]
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Sande’s Picks: Creative local business support
Most of us are finding ways to patronize and support our local businesses during these challenging times. We shop, dine, use services either in person or online and, yes, purchase gift cards for future use. The Brunswick Downtown Association has launched a creative new way to ensure that its members – including many restaurants and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Potluck on the porch
I love having company and I’ve found ways to have a few friends over while still keeping my well-practiced social distancing techniques intact. Since I’m blessed with a lovely large deck and a shady terrace, there’s enough outdoor space for meal-sharing. This is hardly ever a planned event because I’m more of an impromptu person. […]