Tag Archives: Maine

Urban Homesteading: Portland, Maine

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

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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Eating New York: Love In Bloom

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

Early fall in the Big Apple includes the wedding celebration of dear friends Jon and Darryl. The happy couple graciously hosts our gaggle at Taboon in Hell’s Kitchen. I savor their signature stuffed bread with feta and oregano, delicious. The grooms … Continue reading →

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Top of the Crop: Harvest on the Harbor

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

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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Savoring Maine’s “Top of the Crop”

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Ah, Portland. Our own little sustainable, all-season banquet. Although I detest the word “foodie,” Portland has developed an international reputation for outstanding farmed, fished and foraged fare. From foie gras gorge and tartare tours to Joe Ricchio’s legendary Deathmatch, Portland’s … Continue reading →

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Cultures of Desire

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

 An Examination of Art and Food Over the next three consecutive Wednesdays at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, the Farnsworth Museum will present a special series on the interrelationship between food production/culinary history and paintings that depict food. Drawing on … Continue reading →

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Maestro

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

Inspiration Prevails at Natalie’s in Camden I recently had the exquisite pleasure of dining at Natalie’s Restaurant, and meeting the new executive chef, Geoffroy Deconinck. Elegant and sophisticated Natalie’s has been winning awards and turning heads since 2007. Surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Pizza, Passion and Proust

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

“…the smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us, waiting and hoping for their moment…” I got a card yesterday from Tracy Medling. Tracy is a great painter and a great friend. … Continue reading →

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Mario Batali Loves The Frankies Spuntino…

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

“Grandma never broke a sweat. Neither should you.” My sister-in-law Aimee Good gave me The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion and Cooking Manual. I love this book. Mario Batali loves this cookbook, too.* Frankies Spuntino is a tin-ceilinged exposed-brick restaurant in … Continue reading →

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Epicurious Camden, Maine

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

Grand Harbor Inn: Romantic Escape for Two Elegant suites, sparkling flavors and stunning water views It’s another messy, bone-chilling winter and I am my usual post-holiday puffy self. At this time of year, I’m always in need of a relaxing, … Continue reading →

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