The inaugural Freeport Chocolate Festival will be held all around town from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Start at Freeport Town Hall at 30 Main St. to pick up a badge and try some chocolate-drizzled popcorn. Stop at Wilbur’s, 174 Lower Main St., for a chocolate bar-making class. The Art of Cake […]
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Cooking at the Cove: On the menu – straight-up home cooking
I apologize if you felt cheated because there was no dessert recipe in the column last week. There just wasn’t room for it, so I’ll make it up to you now by putting dessert first. If you’re like most of us, you usually have bananas on hand in all stages of ripeness. When the bananas […]
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Cooking at the Cove: This & That – foraging can uncover a dynamite meal
I’ve mentioned before that I live several miles from a grocery store and often find myself foraging in the cupboards and fridge for something delicious to eat rather than make yet another trip to town. During one recent foray in my pantry on a frosty Saturday morning, I discovered a bag of dried chickpeas and […]
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Sande’s Picks: Brunswick library hosts winter food carnival
When does a library become a foodie destination? When it hosts a block party with food vendors, food trucks and fun activities for the whole family. Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick is inviting everyone to its Winter Carnival from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 (snow date March 12). Arrayed along Middle Street in front of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A burst of sunshine in the middle of winter
This is a fantastic meal to prepare when you want something special to brighten your week. And don’t we always need that? It’s also a nice meal to make when you have someone to help with the prep. Whether you’re alone in the kitchen or have company, get this unusual combination of ingredients chopped and […]
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Sande’s Picks: Carnaval ME brings Bites & Brews to Portland
Bites & Brews on the Eastern Prom in Portland is a major part of the 2022 Carnaval ME Winter Festival, being held Feb. 17-26 in Portland’s East End. Tickets to the B & B Igloo include samplings from craft brewers and well-known restaurants for sessions from 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Some of the eateries […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The way to someone’s heart …
You really can just throw chicken breasts into a pot with only a stick of butter and an onion and get a main dish that is so incredibly tasty that it may become your go-to Sunday dinner. This is one of the easiest ways I know to put some serious comfort food on the table. […]
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Sande’s Picks: February full of fun and food in Freeport
Flavors of Freeport runs the entire month of February with tastings and games throughout town. Try participating in the Freeport Foodie Lotto. Here’s how it works: Twenty food and food-related businesses are offering special products for sale during the month. Spending $10 or more at one of these establishments will earn a Freeport Foodie Stamp. […]
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Sande’s Picks: Aroma Joe’s hopped up over new menu items
Aroma Joe’s is now offering new, custom-blended, organic Berry Hibiscus, Lemongrass Green, Mint, Earl Grey and Breakfast teas. It has also launched new Egg Bites, one with veggies and another made with egg whites and cheese. The local Aroma Joe’s are located at 156 Pleasant St., Brunswick, and 135 Leeman Highway, Bath. Aroma Joe’s in […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Superb recipes for stuffed squash
Raise your hand if herbalicious stuffing served in edible bowls appeals to you as we withstand these weeks of Arctic weather. I have used all sorts of sausage for the acorn squash stuffing and you can also try ground turkey if you prefer. Just up the amount of herbs to add more flavor. This stuffed […]