Two childhood friends came to sell their mushrooms at the market for the first time.
Maine farmers markets
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The Wrap: Maine Seaweed Week, Fermentation Fair, and more praise for Portland restaurants
Also, the Portland Farmers’ Market is poised to head back outdoors later this month as the winter season comes to a close.
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Betwixt and between: When summer produce lingers, but the calendar says it’s fall
What to do? Apply cold weather cooking methods, such as roasting and braising, to summery produce.
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Sande’s Picks: A smorgasbord of food news
• Pineland Farms in New Gloucester will host Harvest Lunches at the Education Barn from 10-11 a.m. July 24, 28 and 29. Enjoy a picnic on the farm after harvesting your own meal. Tickets are $6/person ages 3 and up, and pre-registration is required at shop.pinelandfarms.org. 15 Farm View Drive, 688-4539. • Stones Café & […]
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Yarmouth Farmers’ Market set to open at pavilion
A number of new vendors will be there for the market’s extended season at a more accommodating location.
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Sande’s Picks: It must be spring – farmers markets moving outside
The winter markets are wonderful, but there is nothing like being outside with warm breezes and sunshine (or rain) and fresh vegetables, flowers, bakeries, cheeses, meats and neighbors. Yarmouth The Yarmouth market will be located at the Bickford Pavilion, 1 Railroad Square, from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 6, across the street from the former […]
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Sande’s Picks: Community Supported Agriculture shares now available
Replenova Farm, 1252 Royalsborough Road, Durham, has Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares available at $250 or $500 to purchase anything from the farm market during the calendar year. Purchases will be tracked until shares are complete. Payment may be made until Feb. 15; contact the farm at info@replenova.com or 409-0446. Laughing Stock Farm in Freeport […]
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Forum: Local agriculture more important now than ever
After Thanksgiving overindulgence and looking ahead to a long winter season of quarantine cooking at home, it’s time to reflect more thoughtfully about where our food comes from and how we can support our local farmers and communities. I grew up going to the local farms in Cumberland – Spring Brook Farm and Sweetser’s Apple […]
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Sande’s Picks: BDA auction offers magical food and beverage experiences
Brunswick The Brunswick Downtown Association’s Magic on Maine online auction runs from Oct. 19-25 (yes, there is still time to bid) and includes many specialty food items and events, like a pasta cooking class conducted by Tim O’Brien (owner of Enoteca Athena) for four, followed by dinner for four or dessert every month for a […]
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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. […]