Category Archives: Farm-to-Table

Edible Destinations: Midcoast Maine

More sunny summer adventures originally published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July & August of 2014. Midcoast Maine is a knockout for culinary enthusiasts with edible destinations like Salt Water Farm, Cellardoor Winery, and chef-owned inns … Continue reading

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The Maine Cottage

More summer stories for a chilly season that originally appeared in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July and August of 2014. The Maine cottage is making a comeback. Originally designed as small vacation dwellings for working people, … Continue reading

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Peaceful Pemaquid

More warm stories for icy weather … these originally appeared in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July and August of 2014. While exploring midcoast Maine’s historic Pemaquid peninsula, just a few miles from Damariscotta, I stumble on … Continue reading

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Urban Homesteading: Portland, Maine

Here are a few sunny summer stories to warm you as the snow flies, originally printed in the Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July & August 2014. Neighborhood friends came to a party with a small … Continue reading

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Symphonic Dining

Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn was honored Saturday with Diners’ Choice Top 100 Best Restaurants in America Award. The OpenTable Top 100 Award is based on five million reviews of 19,000 restaurants, nationwide – wow. The celebratory luncheon created by … Continue reading

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Top of the Crop: Harvest on the Harbor

Chef vs. Chef: Natalie’s Top Chefs Compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Oh boy. Two “top chefs” from the same awesome kitchen, Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn, will compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year at Harvest … Continue reading

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Flavors of Maine: Farm to Table

© Exploring Maine: Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram 2013   In an episode of “Portlandia,” a diner asks, “Is the chicken local?” The server assures him that “Colin” was raised on “a woodland diet of sheep’s milk, soy and … Continue reading

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