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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,...CONTINUE READING
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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...CONTINUE READING
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Peaches in Peach Schnapps with 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...CONTINUE READING
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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...CONTINUE READING
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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...CONTINUE READING
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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....CONTINUE READING
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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...CONTINUE READING
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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...CONTINUE READING
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