My teenage granddaughters told me about this TikTok pasta bake recipe quite some time ago and I’ve just gotten around to trying it. I have to say, it’s simple and delicious, plus you can add your own flourishes to customize it to your taste. This pasta is filling and close to perfect on its own, […]
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Sande’s Picks: New stew helps Frontier fight food insecurity
Guests of The Frontier Café at Fort Andross in Brunswick invite guests to try a new stew and help address food insecurity at the same time. The cafe has expanded its light offerings to include Maine Coast Monkfish Stew, made using sustainably harvested monkfish caught by Maine fishermen. All proceeds from the sale of the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Spice it up with a healthy, mid-winter boost
I think I’ve finally gotten over my holiday baking mode and am back to reality. Sort of. For the next several weeks, I plan to pepper my column (and my own life) with more healthy choices including vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Don’t worry though, I won’t completely leave out more decadent offerings. I’m just […]
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Sande’s Picks: Cheers! Freeport beer wins Good Food Award
A Freeport brewery has earned accolades from San Francisco-based Good Food Foundation, which on Jan. 14 announced 244 national winners recognized for sustainability and social responsibility practices as well as exceptional taste. In the beer category, Maine Beer Company won for its Wolfe’s Neck IPA. According to the MBC website, the flavor profile is “aromas […]
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Winter Guide 2022: From A-frames to yurts: All kinds of options for outdoor dining
Cold weather can’t keep Mainers away from enjoying a good meal and a drink.
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Winter Guide 2022: Register now for Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Online registration is open at www.icefishingderby.com for the Sebago Lake and Cumberland County derby, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 20. Proceeds benefit Feed the Need, serving 11 local food pantries and other Sebago Lake Rotary Club charities. All registrants (whether they fish or not) will be entered for the grand […]
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Winter Guide 2022: Sled, ski and skate your way through winter
Winter in Maine affords plenty of opportunities for families to play outside together. Traditional sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating are all great, cold-weather activities and there are many places within a short ride from most areas in Southern Maine. Recreation departments in most communities have winter opportunities available to the public. Windham Parks and […]
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Winter Guide 2022: Small but mighty, Shawnee Peak offers memorable times along with great skiing
Strapping two boards to your feet and barreling down a mountain may seem crazy to some, but for skiers like me? Well, it’s the greatest thrill there is. While born and raised in Massachusetts, I grew up skiing in Maine. If you ask anyone for a suggestion of a Maine ski mountain to check out, […]
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Winter Guide 2022: A curmudgeon’s take on the $eason
The Maine winter season is beautiful; picturesque with snow frozen on evergreen boughs, skiing, sledding and skating. Winter fun? Humbug. After all, winter in Maine is nine months long, with another three months of just tough sledding. It all boils down to a bill of expense in an effort to stay warm and comfortable. It’s […]
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Winter Guide 2022: Top spots for family winter hikes
If you are looking for a fun family-friendly winter hike, we got you covered.