I’ve been talking on the phone more with my 87-year-old mom in recent weeks. Our conversations often include a fair amount of looking back on other tough times we’ve been through in our lives and how we dealt with them. We took care of our families. We helped others and shared with them. We made […]
Forecaster Lifestyle
Posted inCoastal Journal
Sande’s Picks: Summer is coming and CSA shares are available
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an alliance between consumers and local farmers. It is an investment that we can all make in food production that has a guaranteed return in a few months. It is also an immediate way to support local businesses and give them cash flow when it is most needed. Many area […]
advertisement
Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: Matthew Thornton and his historical marker
I have always said that I can’t drive past a historical marker. I managed to miss one in Brunswick, however, quite a few times. A large stone on Rossmore Road claims to mark the homestead of Matthew Thornton, one of the chosen few who signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. You might not […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Sande’s Picks: Innovative growers and retailers step up in response to virus
Access to and the safety of healthy food is becoming more challenging during the pandemic, but fortunately, growers and purveyors are becoming more creative. Farmers are still growing in winter houses, chickens are still laying, fishermen are still fishing and summer seeds are being planted. Consumer Supported Agriculture shares are even available now for the […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Cooking at the Cove: A quiet little lunch
As I write this on March 26, I feel proud to say that other than long walks in the woods along the cove, I have stayed home for 10 straight days. Even though my new shiny refrigerator is in situ, I haven’t rushed out to stock up. I’m still managing quite nicely with the food […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Cooking at the Cove: Recipes to strengthen the immune system
I don’t know about all of you, but I seem to be struggling with my concentration lately. Writing this column help keeps me sane during my self-isolation here at the cove. As I write this on March 19, I’m counting the days until my new refrigerator is delivered from Agren’s. My trusty 19-year-old Kenmore side-by-side […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: Benjamin Greenleaf and Hannah Moody
Some friends invited me over a while ago to see some old paintings. This led to a previous article about William Matthew Prior, the 19th-century folk art painter from Bath. I also saw another painting there by an artist named Benjamin Greenleaf. This was a reverse-glass portrait of a beautiful young girl, probably painted around […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Sande’s Picks: Support your local restaurants and breweries
Since restaurants and bars are now closed to in-house service, many are finding innovative ways to serve their customers and employees. Please try to be aware of how these local business friends can be supported while enjoying their delicious products and staying healthy. Many establishments are closed for a few weeks, so a check of […]
Posted inUncategorized
Cooking at the Cove: A food travelogue – first dessert, then salad
As you all know, I love to eat. And although Maine is my favorite place (except for maybe on these dull March days), I also like to travel, mostly so I can experience foods I’ve never tried before. My latest grand discovery is Nanaimo Bars, a confection I sampled with much gusto on a recent […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Sande’s Picks: Wolfe’s Neck Center Farm-to-Table Series
Summer is coming and with it the delightful seasonal tastings at Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Each event features a partner chef or restaurateur, “local, in-season produce and pasture-raised meats” and supports the center’s work to connect people to farming and food. All are only open to those 21 and older. Here is this […]