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The beginning of the shrimping season is here again in Midcoast Maine. A 180 day season has been approved (28 days longer than last year's extended season). There are mixed responses among fishermen about the predicted economy and market on the heels of a limping lobster season. - [Crown Pilot Crackers Gone Again](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/crown-pilot-crackers-gone-again/) - Our beloved chowder cracker has been eliminated--again! Eleven years ago or so, Nabisco stopped making Crown Pilots and all heck broke out in Maine, especially Chebeague where Damon Miller Damon was the first to raise perpendicular dickens about it. CBS and Tim Sample came to interview several of us and they featured the dust-up on - [The power of the Maine brand](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/the-power-of-the-maine-brand/) - When I tell people I am from Maine, the experiences they share almost always involve lobster, L.L. Bean, summer camp or visiting a relative in a place that they can never remember the name of, leading me to say things like "Berunswickland? Can't say I have heard of that one. Is it near Bangor?" The - [Chainsaw Artist Ray Murphy](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chainsaw-ray-murphy/) - He’s a man with mission: to never stop growing, creating, and expressing his love for his art. When artist Ray Murphy of Hancock wields a chainsaw, and there is wood in his midst, things happen. Read about him in the latest issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine. As the sawdust clears, amazing wooden art - [More Hearty Vegetarian Soup](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/more-hearty-vegetarian-soup/) - Everyone I know is sick: my husband, my dogs, the kids at school. They have a merciless cold that won’t let go, and they keep breathing near me. We’ve reached the point in winter when the snow has gone from fluffy and cute to rock-hard and brown. It’s time for soup! I’ve been craving something - [Community Supported Fisheries (CSFs)](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/community-suppo/) - Everybody knows someone who is “that guy." You know who I mean: the guy who knows someone who is a fisherman and is able to go down to the dock and get the freshest fish, right off the boat. He always seems to know when the boats are coming in to unload and makes sure - [A lobster legend passes](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/a-lobster-legend-passes/) - Al Gagnon, who has owned Red’s Eats in Wiscasset since 1977, passed away on June 13 at age 71. Today, I sent my sympathies to his daughter Debbie Cronk, who spoke with me about Red’s — and her dad — for the story I am working on about Maine Classic eateries just a few weeks - [The Tradition of Tourtière Pie](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/the-tradition-of-tourtiere-pie/) - Until my mother died in May, I never gave tourtière pie much thought. It was the wonderful, spicy meat pie she made each Christmas, and my only job was to enjoy it. But with her death, I have become the matriarch of the family, and now it is my responsibility to make tourtière pie, which - [Maine Food and Lifestyle’s New Issue](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/maine-food-and-lifestyles-new-issue/) - Lobsters and oysters and bears, oh my! These are just a few of the feature articles in our new issue that we'll be sharing with you. Come lobstering with us as the industry runs up against a rough economic tide. Meet the key players determined to turn the tide, and their secrets for staying afloat. - [What Happened to Home Cheesemaking?](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/what-happened-to-home-cheesemaking/) - I have no childhood memories of eating homemade bread. It’s not that my Mother dislikes cooking, as she often shares with me a new recipe she is trying, I think she just had her hands full raising four children while working as a Registered Nurse. No memories of my Grandmother making bread either, however, her - [Maine's Best Burger: The Owls Head General Store](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/owls-head-general-stores-burgers-voted-best-in-maine/) - In the undeniably quaint center of Owls Head is a spot of hometown Maine nostalgia. The Owls Head General Store is the town's focus, where locals meet, fishermen come in for a bite to eat, and fame is discreet. That is, until recently. Now the beloved little Maine store is about to get some big-time, - [MidCoast Fishermen’s Association](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/midcoast-fishermens-association/) - In a recent article in the Portland Press Herald, the state of Maine's fishing industry is continuing to battle the current for positive change. We spotted this information via the Portland Food Map blog. Currently alloted barely enough time to make a living, the rules fishermen must follow will have to change in order to - [Chocolate Carrot Cake with Chocolate-Sour Cream Frosting](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chocolate-carrot-cake-with-chocolate-sour-cream-frosting/) - This dessert combines two classic cakes–chocolate and carrot–into one. It's not as rich or heavy as pure chocolate cake, although the buttery frosting is a nod to chocoholics. In olden days carrots were a staple during winter because they store well in a root cellar. Chocolate Carrot Cake with Chocolate-Sour Cream FrostingArrows Restaurant, Ogunquit For - [Ice Fishing: A Real Maine Winter Sport](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/ice-fishing-a-real-maine-winter-sport/) - I remember going fishing with my Dad. It was something he enjoyed and taught me about. And it was something we did together. Most of the things I remember my Dad doing with me involved sports or some form of competition: shooting hoops, bicycle riding trips, target shooting, walks and hikes through the woods. So, - [An Unforgettable Past](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/an-unforgettable-past/) - Maine is full of stories and memoirs from farmers and food producers from Bangor to Kittery, and I’ve got a fun, vivid memory to add to the collection. I started working on my uncle’s dairy farm when I was 13, and I will never forget the first time I saw butter being made. We always - [James Beard 2009 Awards: Congratulations Maine!](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/james-beard-2009-awards-congratulations-maine/) - Last night, the James Beard awards gave honor to some outstanding chefs and their restaurants in Maine. Our congratulations go out to those who were nominated and honored in this prestigious annual event. Chef/Owner Sam Hayward's always local (ingredients) and excellent Portland restaurant, Fore Street, was one of five restaurants nominated for the Outstanding Restaurant - [Brooke Dojny: Skillet Rhubarb-Ginger Chutney](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/brooke-dojny-skillet-rhubarb-ginger-chutney/) - Old-fashioned chutney recipes called for simmering the fruit-spice mixture for upwards of two hours, which resulted in a very thick, dense compote. The contemporary cook is usually after something lighter, in which the identity of the primary ingredient remains recognizable. This rhubarb chutney is done in less than 30 minutes, start to finish–and it lasts - [Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Maine Foods](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/andrew-zimmerns-bizarre-maine-foods/) - I had never watched the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods show starring Andrew Zimmern before last night. Because he was coming to Maine, I had to tune in. I asked my brother Brian, Chef at the Thomaston Cafe, if he'd ever seen it. "Oh, that guy? I watched last week and he was eating blood sausage. - [Lobster Dessert, Anyone?](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lobster-dessert-anyone/) - Day Two of our Lobster Recipe Week! You all know how sweet Maine lobster is. Lobster cheesecake just seems the ultimate in indulgence.Yum. Lobster CheesecakeEddy Lobster Company Edgecomb 1- 1.5 pound Fresh Lobster24 ounces cream cheese, softened3 Tablespoons flour3 eggs3 Tablespoons butter1 cup sour cream½ cup pretzels, crushed2 Tablespoons lemon juice1 Tablespoon fish base or - [Maine Wild Blueberry Pie](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/maine-wild-blueberry-pie/) - It’s Maine wild blueberry season, and here is another great Maine blueberry pie recipe! Maine Wild Blueberry PieHarraseeket Inn, Freeport ½ cup sugar½ cup brown sugar5 Tablespoons tapioca½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon cinnamon8 cups Maine wild blueberries Combine all ingredients and pour into your favorite pie crust. Top with second pie crust (or make lattice pattern), - [Maine Mussel Chowder with Colorful Vegetables](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/maine-mussel-chowder-with-colorful-vegetables/) - While many Maine chowders look alike, this gorgeous brew has eye appeal to add to its gustatory delight. Age this one for at least a day for best results! Mussel Chowder with Colorful VegetablesBrooke Dojny, Dishing Up Maine 2 cups water1 cup bottled clam juice4 pounds Maine mussels, scrubbed and debearded6 Tablespoons butter3 Tablespoons olive - [Spiced Chickpea Smothered Sweet Potato](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/spiced-chickpea-smothered-sweet-potato/) - This dish is simple to throw together and makes the perfect light dinner I crave. Between the sweet potato and chickpeas, this meal is packed full of goodness that keep me feeling healthy (which is a nice perk during cold and flu season!). Erin Alderson Click on the image below to get this recipe! MF&L - [Chambord Cheesecake Martini](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chambord-cheesecake-martini/) - Ok, I don’t know too many people who don’t appreciate the amazing deliciousness of cheesecake. And with National Cheesecake Day coming up soon on July 30, here’s one sweet and simple recipe for you to “get your cheesecake on.” Chambord Cheesecake Martini1½ ounces vanilla vodka½ ounce Chambord2 ounces heavy whipping cream Method:Shake ingredients with ice - [Greek Capellini with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Mint](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/capellini-shrimp-tomatoes-mint/) - This fresh but filling pasta is full of flavor, with or without the shrimp. The aromatic mint leaves are ideal, but an equal amount of cilantro or flat-leaf (Italian) parsley will work. Greek Capellini with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and MintExcerpted from 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking by Camilla V. Saulsbury © 2012 Robert Rose Inc. - [Corn and Lobster Chowder with Crisp Bacon](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/corn-and-lobster-chowder-with-crisp-bacon/) - Chowders, of course, are quintessential New England. Maine is especially known for its clam, fish, and seafood chowders. Lobster and corn combine to create an exceptional chowder that is creamy, rich and hearty, with tender chunks of potatoes and finished off with crisp-smoky bacon. It’s hard to beat. Corn and Lobster ChowderMichael Salmon, Hartstone Inn, - [Cranberry-Strawberry-Jicama Salad](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/cranberry-strawberry-jicama-salad/) - “Crisp, colorful salads, with fresh fruit and leafy greens, make a welcome addition to the heavier foods on a holiday menu. Best of all, most of the components can be prepared ahead and assembled just before serving.”—Southern Living For the recipe for this holiday salad, click on the image below. MF&L Staff at Maine Food - [Maine Pumpkin Bread](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/maine-pumpkin-bread/) - “This is a great old Maine recipe, moist and spicy. The bread actually tastes even better the day after it is baked.”—Laurie Bennett Downeast Maine Pumpkin BreadLaurie Bennett, allrecipes.com 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin purée4 eggs1 cup vegetable oil⅔ cup water3 cups white sugar3½ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 - [Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/easy-crockpot-pulled-pork/) - Crockpot recipes are always fun to make. There’s nothing like coming home to the wonderful aromas of the meal that has been slow-cooking for you all day. Jamie of the My Baking Addiction blog has this recipe for pulled pork that will be good-to-go when you’re ready to feast on some pulled pork sandwiches. Click - [Parmesan Egg & Garlic Crostini with Baby Romaine Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/egg-crostini-romaine-salad/) - Culinary artist Antonia Lofaso – Top Chef contestant, private chef to a few lucky A-list celebs and cuisine consultant at the new Studio City restaurant and bar Black Market – knows a thing or two about whipping up a good meal. The French Culinary Institute alum dishes out a savory recipe for a light and - [Cool Cantaloupe Soup with Basil Cream](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/cool-cantaloupe-soup-with-basil-cream/) - This refreshing summer soup is also very satisfying! Cool Cantaloupe Soup with Basil Cream 1 cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 pounds)2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon lemon zest2 Tablespoons mint leaves, chopped1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy cream2 Tablespoons fine sugar1/2 cup packed basil leaves3/4 cup sparkling white grape juice Place the cantaloupe, - [Lobster Yorkshire Puddings with Corn Butter Sauce: LobFest 2012 Finalist](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lobster-yorkshire-puddings-with-corn-butter-sauce-lobfest-2012-finalist/) - Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest 2012 Finalist: Sheila Veronessa Sheila Veronessa of Brooklyn, NY, made her first trip to Maine a memorable one with a visit to the Maine Lobster Festival. Her recipe entry for Lobster Yorkshire Puddings with Corn Butter Sauce made her a finalist in this year’s Seafood Cooking Contest. “This is my - [Curried Cauliflower Jacket Potatoes](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/curried-cauliflower-jacket-potatoes/) - In London, we ran into “jacket potatoes” in all the little sidewalk restaurants and sandwich shops. The British fluff up a whole baked potato and pour over it things like chicken and cheddar cheese or baked beans and sausages, resulting in a tasty square meal similar to our own stuffed baked potatoes. I devised this - [Healthy Spring Lunch: Spinach Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/healthy-spring-spinach-salad/) - It’s that time of year when we pack away our winter coats, turn off our wood stoves, and begin to daydream about the season of fresh fruit and salad that seems almost within reach. Perhaps your friends down south are already enjoying food from their backyard gardens, but Maine’s growing season has yet to kick - [Savoury Honey Scones](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/savoury-honey-scones/) - “Tea time is anytime,” states Lisa Boalt Richardson of Lisa Knows Tea. Ms. Richardson is the author of the award-winning book Tea with a Twist; Entertaining and Cooking with Tea. She travels the country speaking at conferences and special events focusing on her culinary arts and specialty tea expertise. She has spoken for the World - [Buttery Maine Lobster Mashed Potatoes](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lobster-mashed-potatoes/) - Two great tastes that taste great together: Maine Lobster and Maine Potatoes! Buttery Maine Lobster Mashed Potatorecipe adapted from The Kilted Chef, Alain Bossé 5 pounds Maine potatoes1 medium sweet onion, chopped2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped1½ cups hard shell Maine lobster meat, chopped1½ cups grated fresh Parmesan cheese½ cup heavy cream¼ cup butterChopped chivesCoarse sea - [Pumpkin Dip](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/pumpkin-dip/) - Local Maine resident Sally Howlett, of South Thomaston, recently made the Grosse Pointe, Michigan news with her fall recipe for pumpkin dip, which we share here. Wishing our readers a safe and Happy Halloween! Halloween is the perfect time to make Sally Verbrugge Howlett’s pumpkin dip. This sweet and creamy concoction is for apple slices, - [Cranberry-Pear Crisp with Almond Topping](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/cranberry-pear-crisp-with-almond-topping/) - If you’ve never thought of putting cranberries and pears in the same dish, you’ll be especially pleased with this dessert. This crisp is particularly good served for dessert following a winter dinner. Cranberry-Pear Crisp with Almond ToppingArrows Restaurant, Ogunquit5 cups peeled and sliced firm pears, such as Bosc or Bartlett (about 2 pounds)2½ cups (8 - [Millet: a Nutritious, Versatile Gluten-Free Grain](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/millet/) - Millet doesn’t get a lot of attention in this country, where it’s used primarily as birdseed. If I hadn’t been forced to look for gluten-free alternatives to couscous, I might never have discovered this wholesome grain. Rich in B-vitamins, with a nutty, whole-wheat flavor, millet has been a staple grain in Asia for millennia. It - [Lobster with Chervil, Nasturtium, and Sherry Cream](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lobster-chervil-nasturtium/) - Nasturtiums grow everywhere on the island. One year I put nasturtium seeds in the planter boxes under the windows of our house on Greenhead and by August they had become so big they pulled the boxes off their brackets. The flowers are pretty and the whole plant is edible. They add a peppery flavor and - [Curried Carrot Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/curried-carrot-salad-with-apple-cider-vinaigrette/) - This time of year, incorporating crisp, fresh vegetables into your diet can be a challenge. Local winter squash and root vegetables are plentiful, but the greens of summer are dormant, and the produce at the grocery store is usually dull and limp after its cross-country voyage. This is also the time of year when many - [Sour Cream Rhubarb Squares](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/sour-cream-rhubarb-squares/) - I have shared this recipe with many friends, who in turn share it with their family and friends. It’s just so good it makes its own welcome in every kitchen. When my twins were young I had a neighbor, Terry, with children about the same age. Not only did we take the kids with us - [Zesty Seafood Chowder](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/zesty-seafood-chowder/) - This robust chowder is a lip-smacking meal-in-a-bowl. I love the hint of smokiness balanced by the heat of the jalapeño. Zesty Seafood ChowderJudith Finlayson, Slow Cooker Comfort Food 4 ounces smoked bacon, diced2 leeks, white part with just a hint of green, thinly sliced2 stalks celery, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon dried - [James Beard Winners: Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier of Arrows in Ogunquit](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/james-beard-winners/) - We are pleased to share the news with our readers that Ogunquit, Maine chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier of Arrows Restaurant were named Best Chefs in the Northeast! Awarded by the prestigious James Beard Foundation last night in New York City. This is the pair’s seventh nomination, and the seventh time was a charm! - [Tomato Bisque with Peekytoe Crab and Black Truffle Oil](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/tomato-bisque/) - With all the snow falling around us (finally, right?) one can only think of warm food and drink that encompasses your whole being and makes the chill wane. One of my favorite winter meals is soup. Some people may ppfft! (that’s a sound; you know the one you make just before you guffaw at the - [Pot Roast, Vegetables, and Beer](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/pot-roast-vegetables-and-beer/) - This is a great recipe for a quick family meal. Little prep time and makes great gravy for your meat and vegetables. Pot Roast, Vegetables, and Beerallrecipes.com 2 Tablespoons olive oil1 (3 pound) beef pot roast1 onion, chopped5 cloves garlic, minced1 pound carrots, cut into chunks1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms1½ pounds potatoes, peeled - [Caramel Popcorn Balls](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/caramel-popcorn-balls/) - Caramel popcorn balls are an impressive Christmas decoration and a great treat for children. My mom made popcorn balls with my sister and me every Christmas. We wrapped them in plastic wrap, tied them with red ribbons, attached candy canes to them, and hung them on the tree. On Christmas Day we gathered these popcorn - [Maine Lobster and Asparagus Salad with Curry Vinaigrette](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lobster-asparagus-salad-curry-vinaigrette/) - Curry oil adds an unusual twist to Melissa Kelly’s succulent lobster salad. For this recipe, the curry oil needs to stand overnight, so plan accordingly. Maine lobster, fresh asparagus, and micro greens… welcome spring! Maine Lobster and Asparagus Salad with Curry VinaigretteChef Melissa Kelly, Primo, Rockland ¼ cup Madras curry powder2 Tablespoons water1 cup light - [Tempeh Stuffed Cabbage](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/tempeh-stuffed-cabbage/) - If you’re not familiar with tempeh, this dish offers a tasty introduction. Made of whole, fermented soybeans, tempeh is higher in protein and fiber than tofu, with a dense, chewy texture. Tempeh is versatile: marinate and grill it, cube and fry it, or crumble it and use in place of ground beef. Its earthy flavor - [Chai Tea](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chai-tea/) - Anne Mahle’s Chai Tea would hit the spot on a wintry day like today. She makes a batch of the spice base all at once so it’s always available. Chai TeaAnne Mahle, At Home, At Sea 1 bag of tea (orange pekoe or your favorite)1 teaspoon spice base (see recipe below)1 cup milk1 Tablespoon sugar - [Bok Choy, from Farmers’ Market to Picnic Table](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/bok-choy-from-farmers-market-to-picnic-table/) - This week at the Orono Farmers’ Market, the hot item was neither rhubarb nor asparagus. Bok Choy, the leafy, versatile Chinese cabbage, made its first appearance of the summer and was eagerly snatched up. These undeniably cute bunches of broad, dark green leaves are rich in calcium, vitamin C, and other nutrients. Like other types - [Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/pumpkin-spice-cupcakes-with-bittersweet-chocolate-ganache/) - The usual suspects–cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger–accompany pumpkin in these seasonal vegan cupcakes, while bittersweet chocolate ganache gives them a bit of grown-up elegance. Try them for Halloween; orange and black, they look the part. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes1 cup pumpkin puree, canned or fresh1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar1/2 cup nondairy milk, plain or vanilla1 - [Chocolate-Gingerbread Rudolph Cookies](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/rudolph-cookies/) - These are always a huge hit and easy enough for the kids to make. I made some for the neighborhood kids and the look on their faces was definitely a MasterCard moment! Merry Christmas! Chocolate-Gingerbread Rudolph Cookies 3¼ cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 Tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 Tablespoon - [Pulao Rice with Fresh Green Peas](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/pulao-rice-with-fresh-green-peas/) - The first peas of summer have arrived, firm, sweet, and adorably plump. I couldn't resist popping a few pods open and snacking on raw peas all the way home from the farmers' market. There are many recipes for pulao, a North Indian rice dish that can feature any vegetables you have on hand. In this one, mellow seasoning - [Chickpea Pot Pie](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chickpea-pot-pie/) - My taste runs toward hot peppers and sour pickles, so mild beige Thanksgiving foods have never held much excitement. As a vegetarian, I’ve always made a meal of sides—rolls, stuffing, mashed potatoes. This year, I set out to create a gluten-free vegan main dish I can share with everyone at the table: a savory pie stuffed - [Chipotle Chicken Tacos](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chipotle-chicken-tacos/) - Easy, healthy, and delicious, this recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe is perfect for a weekday meal. The combined flavors of chipotle, orange, cilantro, and worcestershire work together to create an unforgettable flavor to this meal. Recipe and image by Mel of Mel’s Kitchen Cafe blog MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine. - [The Freshest Grocery Store on the Web](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/the-freshest-grocery-store-on-the-web/) - I used to regularly drag my ex-boyfriend to the farmer's market near my old apartment on Saturday mornings. There he joined the throng of other bewildered, sleepy young males, following their girlfriends morosely through what is normally the movie theater parking lot, burdened with bags of greens, apples and bread and undoubtedly wishing they were - [Mixed Salad Greens with Pear and Pomegranate](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/mixed-salad-greens-with-pear-and-pomegranate/) - “Start a festive dinner with this palate-awakening salad. It features a mix of light and refreshing tastes–tender greens, pears, orange juice, pomegranate seeds–that will stimulate your taste buds but won’t fill you up, a good thing when there is more delicious food to come.” — Eric Akis Mixed Salad Greens with Pear and PomegranateEric Akis, - [Linda Greenlaw’s Grilled Salmon with Fresh Blueberry Corn Salsa](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/grilled-salmon/) - I love fresh salsa with grilled fish and this is an unusual (and very colorful) salsa, made with blueberries and corn. I like to make it in the summer when both are in season. Grilled Salmon with Fresh Blueberry Corn SalsaLinda Greenlaw, Recipes From a Very Small Island 1 3-pound fresh salmon fillet1 Tablespoon ground - [Lobster Bonart: LobsterFest 2014 Winner](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/bonart-lobfest-2014-winner/) - The winner of this year’s Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest was Adam Marcus of Owl’s Head, ME. His recipe for Lobster Bonart took top honors. “My middle name is Bonart,” Adam said when asked where the title of his recipe originated. “This is a New Orleans inspired recipe. I am originally from New Orleans, - [Gluten-Free Wild Rice Stuffing](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/gluten-free-wild-rice-stuffing/) - Dietary restrictions can be a source of stress during the holiday season, but they can also spur creativity. When I was a new vegetarian, I tried the cutely-named soy and wheat-based imitation turkey products, but ultimately decided it was healthier and tastier to celebrate the harvest by eating whole foods, prepared with care and creativity. - [Peaches in Peach Schnapps with Basil](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/peaches-schnapps-basil/) - Looking for a hot weather recipe to cool you off? Here’s a great one by four-time James Beard Award Winner, renowned chef, author, and international food and restaurant consultant Rozanne Gold. This “diva of simplicity” has set the Gold Standard for inspiring professional chefs and home cooks alike to “keep it simple.” PEACHES IN PEACH - [Miles of Isles: North Haven](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/north-haven/) - What comes to mind when thinking of Maine islands? Rustic, isolated, quiet, and beautiful? Those words just scratch the surface when describing island living. Join us as we explore North Haven–full of talented, hard working, forward thinking people who appreciate its beauty and understand and tap its potential for sustainability. Farmers such as Doug and - [Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine Attempts World’s Longest Lobster Roll](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/linda-beans-perfect-maine-attempts-worlds-longest-lobster-roll/) - Look out for Linda Bean's Perfect Maine as they make a Guinness World Record Attempt! Their feat will involve assembling and authenticating the World's Longest Lobster Roll: A 60 foot long Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Lobster Roll!! This event has been organized as a charity benefit for West End Neighborhood Association of Portland. The West - [Italian Meatballs](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/italian-meatballs/) - These meatballs are made for Tomato Sauce Supreme! What a dynamic duo! Italian MeatballsGeorgia Manzo Joachim, A Taste of It All, Celebrating the Mood of Food 1½ pounds ground sirloin or chuck steak½ pound ground pork1½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2-3 sprinkles of cayenne pepper3 large eggs1½ Tablespoons dried parsley3 garlic cloves, minced½ - [Belfast’s Lost Kitchen](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/belfasts-lost-kitchen/) - Floral decor, fabulous cheeses, great food, cocktails and service at the Lost Kitchen, Belfast. Sustainable, seasonal, and creative. These three words embody my dining experience at Belfast’s Lost Kitchen. It’s my kind of place: small, beautiful, and humming like a hive of bees that get along and have a plan. A commonality of purpose seems - [Maine Blue Lobster](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/maine-blue-lobster/) - Imagine our surprise when we found this blue beauty hanging out at Jess’s Market in Rockland. Jim said he “had to take a photo of this lobster” since it was so unusual. It was only later that we agreed this image belonged on the cover of our current magazine issue. The blue lobster is a - [New Kid on the Rockland Block: Home Kitchen Cafe really rocks!](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/new-kid-on-the-rockland-block-home-kitchen-cafe-really-rocks/) - Long time foodie, great cook and chef/owner James Hatch followed his instincts when he opened the Home Kitchen Café, and I am reporting in that they are excellent. This place offers everything I look for in a breakfast joint except perhaps home squeezed OJ…even the option to default to lunch a bit early. The hours - [Chive Smashed Potatoes](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chive-smashed-potatoes/) - I use a potato masher to create the coarse texture of my smashed potatoes. As for the chives, my kitchen herb garden provides me with fresh herbs — everything from rosemary and Italian parsley to sage and thyme. All of these herbs and many others complement the mild flavor of potatoes. Other flavorings I add - [Chicken Gyros with Tsatziki and Cucumber Salsa](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/chicken-gyros/) - March can feel like the longest month of the year with just a hint of spring teasing us into rummaging through the closet for summer clothes and eyeing the gardening tools with longing. One look at the thermometer gives us pause and we end up fantasizing about lunching al fresco somewhere hot and sunny – - [Seafood Hash with Lobster Hollandaise: LobsterFest 2012 Winner](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/seafood-hash-with-lobster-hollandaise-lobsterfest-2012-winner/) - Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest 2012 Winner: Tyrrell Hunter This year’s 1st Place Winner of the Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest is Tyrrell Hunter of Brunswick, ME. Tyrrell, a finalist in the 2011 cooking competition, calls this year’s win , “A lovely surprise. Really, I thought my dish might have been too simple,” she - [Citrus-Scented Roast Turkey](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/citrus-scented-roast-turkey/) - Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I have fond memories of the big day on the island. When we all gathered, as we did every year, it was a sight to behold. We would have such a wonderful day that no one went home until late in the evening. By that time I had made - [Roast Turkey with Black-Truffle Butter and White-Wine Gravy](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/turkey-black-truffle-butter/) - “When food editor Shelley Wiseman was asked to develop a recipe for an over-the-top turkey, she began by rubbing truffle butter under its skin. “It’s a cheap shot,” she admitted, “but it’s damn delicious.” We all agreed—it’s the best turkey most of us have ever tasted. The butter, an excellent carrier of that unmistakable truffle - [Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cookie Crumble](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/peach-plum-crumble/) - With fresh peaches and plums from Chile currently in ample supply, now is the time to brighten gray winter days with a sweet, colorful and nutritious homemade dessert. Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cookie CrumbleChilean Fresh Fruit Association Crumble Dessert6 Amaretti Italian or oatmeal cookies, crumbled¼ cup toasted nuts, chopped2 Tablespoons flour2 Tablespoons brown sugar¼ - [New England Goulash](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/new-england-goulash/) - This recipe is fun and delicious and is true to the wonderful nature of a traditional goulash. Use only a beef chuck roast for ultimate tenderness. The initial browning of the beef serves to seal in the juices; the intention is not to cook the meat at this stage, so it is best to keep - [Lynn Archer: Queen of Lobster Clubs](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lynn-archer/) - In the new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle, we introduce a new feature called Local Heroes. Our first inductee into our Local Hero Hall of Fame is Lynn Archer, owner and chef of the Brass Compass Café in Rockland. Lynn, who says she’s been cooking since she could walk, has become more of a - [Joe Booker Stew](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/joe-booker-stew/) - Joe Booker stew, a fairly ordinary stew made with veal or beef, plus all the usual suspects in the vegetable department, topped sometimes with dumplings, seems to be a Boothbay specialty. I heard about it when Lynne Olver, the creator and maintainer of the Food Time Line website, wrote to ask me about its origins. - [Fog Bar & Cafe](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/fog-bar-cafe/) - We’d just come from the movies. Hungry, yes. And thirsty. We rolled into FOG, the new hang in Rockland, the intention being to get a quick drink before a meal elsewhere. Long story short, we were seduced into staying right there. Plate after small plate emerged, wafting goodness, and we’re still raving three days later. - [DVR alert: Hugo’s Rob Evans on Martha Stewart Show](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/rob-evans-martha-stewart/) - Martha Stewart undoubtedly has a soft spot for Maine. After all, she owns Skylands in Mount Desert Island (Seal Harbor, to be specific, and formerly home to Edsel Ford) and her magazine & blog frequently features photos of her cooking and entertaining there, working in the garden and changing up the decor. On Friday, Jan. - [Lunch Box Sushi](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lunch-box-sushi/) - I came up with this idea because sushi for lunch is often requested at my house. These came out great, and I love using shrimp instead of crabmeat in this recipe. Lunch Box Sushiadapted from Alison Lewis’s 400 Best Sandwich Recipes 1 teaspoon wasabi powder2 Tablespoons soy sauce2 cups cooked sushi short-grain rice, cooled2 Tablespoons - [Linda Greenlaw’s Corned (Salted) Hake](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/corned-salted-hake/) - This is a very old Maine recipe that comes from the days when fish was salted (or corned) to preserve it. The first time I tasted corned hake was several years ago when the captain of a commercial fishing boat fixed it as a special treat for his crew. (This was a memorable occasion itself, - [Spirited Eggnog Recipe](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/spirited-eggnog-recipe/) - Due to the expensive ingredients (and the expense of keeping milk and cream fresh), alcoholic eggnog was once a drink consumed only by the English aristocracy, but eventually made its way to America sometime in the 18th century. Because of the high tax on English brandy, rum became a popular liquor to infuse one’s eggnog - [Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/cheesecake-stuffed-strawberries/) - A great party food with only five ingredients, these treats only take a few minutes to put together. Click on the image below to get the recipe from Brandy at the Nutmeg Nanny blog. Recipe and image courtesy of Brandy at the Nutmeg Nanny blog MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine. - [Classic Down East Haddock Chowder](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/classic-down-east-haddock-chowder/) - The virtue of Maine-style fish chowder is its simplicity. It's a milky, brothy chowder, unembellished with wine or heavy cream, tasting mostly of the good, fresh, locally caught haddock from which it is made. This recipe is classic, with the main concession to modernity being the addition of fresh thyme, which you can omit or - [Orzo Vegetable Salad](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/orzo-vegetable-salad/) - Heading to a cookout and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a summer dish. Orzo Vegetable Saladtasteofhome.com½ cup uncooked orzo pasta 3 plum tomatoes, chopped1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach 2 green onions, chopped½ cup crumbled feta cheese1 - [Great Maine Apple Day](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/great-maine-apple-day/) - Is well named. Hauling yourself out to Unity on the 24th for MOFGA’S annual apple jamboree is a great way to spend a fall day and that’s because Maine has a lot of great apples. Somewhere well north of 50 apple varieties laid out for tasting. The tasting part is a unique opportunity to check - [National Hot Dog Day](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/national-hot-dog-day/) - Hot diggity - Monday, July 20th, is National Hot Dog Day! It should never be said (and to my knowledge it hasn’t been…yet anyway), that I am a food snob. Sure, I have been known to request foie gras, lobster, and champagne for my birthday dinner, but there are also times when an ice cold - [Strawberry Salmon](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/strawberry-salmon/) - This recipe combines salmon and strawberries for a flavorful dish you’d never expect. 1 cup red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot½ teaspoon salt, divided1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper1 Tablespoon butter2 teaspoons olive oil4 Pacific King Salmon fillets (about 6 ounce each) Put wine in large saucepan, bring - [Linda Greenlaw’s Spicy Pan-Fried Mackerel Fingers](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/linda-greenlaws-spicy-pan-fried-mackerel-fingers/) - When the mackerel are running, any idiot can catch them. For those mackerel lovers out there, here's a way to cook it so it can really be enjoyed. You'll need four nice big fat mackerel ("horse" mackerel, as opposed to the smaller fish called "tinker" mackerel) that are big enough to be filleted. Citrus Tartar - [Easy Pumpkin-Citrus Soup](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/pumpkin-citrus-soup/) - This simple soup is one of my favorite no-recipe meals; I make it so often I know it by heart. Pumpkin and citrus provide some color, liveliness, and vitamin C as we enter this gray time of year. This soup is elegant enough to be part of a holiday meal, and easy enough for a - [Primo’s Newest Addition- An Antipasti Bar](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/primo-antipasti/) - Food lovers, listen up. This past week, Primo opened their new Antipasti Bar, and, trust me, it’s an addition you don’t want to miss. Six days a week (every day but Tuesday), one of Primo’s chefs will be behind the counter preparing dishes right in front of you. And Monday evenings, head chef Melissa Kelly - [Lobster Pot Pie](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/lobster-pot-pie/) - Chicken pot pie and lobster, two of my favorite foods, so why not merge the two and make something special like a lobster pot pie? My friend Pam makes the best chicken pot pie ever, and I am lucky enough to have her recipe, so that seems a good place to start. In looking over - [Stuffed Crab Shells](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/stuffed-crab-shells/) - Called cua farci in Vietnamese, these stuffed crab shells make for an excellent appetizer or a light meal when served with a salad on the side. The dish reflects a French influence: The word farci is French for “stuffed,” for example, and the dish contains butter. But it is very much Vietnamese in flavor and - [Mussels Linguine](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/mussels-linguine/) - This is a great-tasting mussel dish. I make it often, either with the wild mussels that live on our rocks and ledges or with Dave Hiltz’s rope-grown mussels from his float in the harbor. It’s also a nice recipe to know about if you happen to have cooked mussels left over from a mussel feast. - [Foolproof Standing Rib Roast](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/foolproof-standing-rib-roast-2/) - Divinely Delicious Foolproof Standing Rib Roast! A virtually stress-free recipe for a Christmas favorite! Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen 1 (5-pound) standing rib roast1 Tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375°. Rub roast with House Seasoning; place roast on a - [Avocado Feta Salad](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/avocado-feta-salad/) - Katerina Petrovska’s recipe of avocado, feta cheese, tomato, red onion, and parsley makes a chunky, savory, delicious salad and/or salsa. Serve with chips or on crunchy bread as a salsa, or directly-to-mouth as a salad. Click on the image below to get Katerina’s recipe from diethood.com Recipe and image by Katerina Petrovska of diethood.com MF&L - [Hancock Lobster: Beyond the Crustacean](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/hancock-lobster/) - They have been making lobster stew in Cundy’s Harbor for much longer than a decade (trust me, half my family lives there) but Cal Hancock’s recipe is what put this quiet spot on the New Meadows River on the national culinary map. Hancock Gourmet Lobster was born in 2000 and is spending 2010 marking its - [Blueberry and Mascarpone Turnovers](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/blueberry-and-mascarpone-turnovers/) - “With summer comes fresh fruit, ripe and ready to eat—and a whole new realm of ingredients to incorporate in the kitchen. Our favorite? Blueberries. Sweet, juicy blueberries peak in mid to late summer across the nation, so get ‘em while you can! Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, these naturally sugary berries are amazing no matter - [Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Cherry Tomato](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/pasta-cauliflower-tomato/) - Cauliflower is one of the “white foods” I embrace. As a diabetic, white bread, cakes and cookies, mashed potatoes, etc. are verboten. But cauliflower is a personal favorite of mine, especially the orange “cheddar” variety. It is excellent roasted, in pasta, as a crudité, in quiche, with a cheese sauce or mashed as a potato - [Curtis Custom Meats](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/curtis-custom-meats/) - Midcoast Maine is known for a lot of things: lobster, a beautiful coastline, and MEAT! Yes, I said meat. The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine tells the story of what it takes to be a real Maine butcher like Fulton Curtis of Curtis Custom Meats in Warren. MF&L contributing writer Fred Fruehan - [Nori Wrapped Maine Crab Cakes with Blueberry Wasabi Sauce](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/nori-wrapped-maine-crab-cakes-with-blueberry-wasabi-sauce/) - Try your hand at this delicious sushi made with Maine ingredients. Nori Wrapped Crab Cakes with Blueberry Wasabi SauceOn the Marsh Bistro, Kennebunk 2 pounds picked through Maine crabmeat¼ cup minced ginger3 Tablespoons minced garlic4 Maine eggs1 cup (as needed depending on the moisture of crab) panko½ cup crème fraiche1 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns3 Tablespoons - [Portland’s Green Elephant: Appetizer Recipe](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/green-elephant-appetizer/) - Portland’s Vegetarian Bistro, Green Elephant, was featured in Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine issue Number 8. Here they share with us a very popular appetizer from their inventive menu. Fried Brussels Sprouts & Wild MushroomDan Sriprasert and Bob Wonsaichua, Green Elephant, PortlandCanola oil for deep frying1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half1 Tablespoon - [Simple Woods Scramble](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/simple-woods-scramble/) - This delicious and nutritious meal idea comes to us courtesy of author Tom Seymour from his new book Wild Plants of Maine, A Useful Guide. Tom is the author of several books on angling, foraging, and hiking in Maine as well as being a regular columnist for Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine. Read his latest - [Cheesy Beer & Bratwurst Soup](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/cheesy-beer-bratwurst-soup/) - Kachoo! If you are having one of those sneezing, coughing, aching, sore-throat kind of days, then read on, my friends. We know there is no documented cure for the common cold, but we do know that a steaming hot bowl of “Jewish Penicillin” (aka chicken soup) most assuredly offers us comfort as we battle a - [Recipe Hunt – Chicken, Grilled Pizza, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Martini](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/recipe-hunt-chicken-grilled-pizza-rhubarb-asparagus-martini/) - You probably shouldn't go clicking around the food sites when you're hungry. It's no different than food shopping on an empty stomach. While most things tend to look really good under both circumstances, here are a few recipes that I've added to my "I gotta make this" list. Buttermilk-Brined Chicken, compliments of Dave Katz at - [Husk Cherry Waldorf Salad](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/husk-cherry-waldorf-salad/) - After a recent lunch at Chase’s Daily, I wandered back to browse the selection of fruit, vegetables, and flowers delivered fresh from the Chase family farm. The restaurant receives well-deserved praise in the new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle; not only are their vegetarian meals delicious, but thanks to the light streaming in the - [Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/black-bean-sweet-potato-chili/) - When I began developing hearty Meatless Mondays recipes, I asked both meat eaters and vegetarians what kinds of recipes they’d like to see, and the overwhelming response was black bean chili. Here’s my version, with a fair amount of spice, smokiness, and just enough tomato flavor to add tang without overwhelming acidity. Sweet potatoes lend ## Categories - [Blog](https://mainefoodandlifestyle.com/category/blog/)