The whole fall season is cause for celebration, but special events are happening on Sunday, Sept. 12, which is the 21st Annual Maine Apple Sunday Celebration of the Maine Pomological Society. Take the family to local orchards for fresh fruit, home-baked pies and pastries, donuts, and cider. Don’t forget the fresh air. See maineapples.org for […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Sweet September
For those who are vegan or have allergies to dairy products, these enchiladas are for you. Really, if you are someone who loves Tex-Mex food, this recipe is yet another keeper for your repertoire. I used plant-based, 7-inch wraps for this batch because they are sturdier than a corn tortilla. Flour tortillas work well, too. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Menu takes flight with Hummingbird Cake
There are certain things I really like to eat and pesto is one of them. Creating different types of pesto then freezing it in ice cube trays is a summertime kitchen activity for me. These little cubes of garden freshness can subsequently be stored in freezer bags then pulled out at a moment’s notice when […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The last summer brunch
Here we are facing down the last days of summer before school days start. If you are planning a last hoorah in the form of a weekend brunch, here is the menu for you. Both the entrée and the dessert can be made the day ahead, with the simple, unique salad (that is best served […]
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Sande’s Picks: Down East poll finds many Midcoast eateries are the best
Down East Magazine has published its “Best of Maine 2021” list of readers’ choices for Maine’s best of everything businesses. Many of the winning choices and finalists are from the southern Midcoast region. Congratulations to them and to all of the other top vote-getters. • Maine-made Chocolate and Candy winner: Wilbur’s of Maine, Freeport and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Keeping it cool
This is the time of year when I’m looking for healthy, light food made with seasonal ingredients. If I don’t have to spend too much time over a hot stove, that’s a bonus. This chilled, Spanish-influenced tomato soup checks all the boxes. Salmorejo has been described as gazpacho’s creamier and more richly flavored cousin. It’s […]
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Sande’s Picks: Gather in Yarmouth now on the market
Gather in Yarmouth is seeking a buyer. Owner Matthew Chappell hopes to find someone who will “carry the restaurant forward,” according to a post on Gather’s Facebook page, and continue to feature the best of Maine’s local ingredients and products. Inquiries can be sent to Kirk Butterfield at kbutterfield@kw.com. New food and beverage events normally […]
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Sande’s Picks: Maine visitors – indulge in coastal food, drink and fun
Visitors are here in abundance. Savoring Maine’s unique and delicious foods and beverages is a major reason our state has lured travelers from all over the world. In addition to the foods is the experience of catching, preparing, listening to music and being surrounded by like-minded people who are tuned into the Maine food scene, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Feast for a rainy day
Cooking is a favorite pastime of mine on a rainy afternoon, so after stocking up on seasonal bounty I recently made an Italian feast! I began by preparing caponata, an easy, flavorful appetizer containing juicy tomatoes, a shiny eggplant and pantry items that include anchovies and capers. This delicious concoction can be whirred to complete […]
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Sande’s Picks: Explore the wonderful world of craft brewing
Two of my three sons are visiting. They are craft beer aficionados and, yes, have completed the Maine Beer Trail challenge and have the T-shirts to prove it. This time, they started with the just-opened Mast Landing Brewery in Freeport and sampled two of the 21 brews always on tap. Welcome to Paradise is a […]