Kudus to Maine Huts & Trails
This weekend, I hiked into the Flagstaff Lake Hut of the Maine Huts & Trails network for a quick overnight and to present Dave...
Grazing through Portland: Susan's Fish & Chips
What's not to like about Susan's Fish & Chips? This garage-turned-fish shack evokes the sea, from the mermaids and fish painted on the exterior...
No puzzle to Conundrum Wine Bistro's buzz
For years, I've heard whispers and rumors about Conundrum, a wine bistro in Freeport that has a cult-like local following. It's located at the...
Way downeast, way rustic escape
When the world, technology, and the buzz of civilization become too much, consider unplugging and rediscovering life's simple pleasures at this one-bedroom housekeeping cottage...
Foodie news: Beard semifinalist nominees released; Maine chefs in the running
Maine chefs are no strangers to the James Beard Foundation's annual awards, and the 2010 semifinalists include both familiar faces and new entries to...
Camden in winter? Sure!
Read my Boston Globe story about some of the wonderful reasons to visit Camden in Winter.
Soup for you! and meat for me
Whenever I'm cruising to Sugarloaf from the coast, I have two must stops: Whitewater Farm, in New Sharon, and Soup for you! in Farmington.
Whitewater...
Bourdain in Maine 3
Best story on Bourdain's Maine tour I've seen yet is in today's Bangor News. It details his visit to a baked bean suppah in...
Bourdain in Maine 2A
Duckfat sighting has been recanted, but Conte's is confirmed.
Old World Gourmet withdrawal
Today's the last day until May, so if you can't live without those chocolate chip cookies, go purchase a gazillion to keep in the...
Bacon truffles?
I took my friend Kayt Sukel, a Germany-based freelance writer covering travel and food (She travels with her son Chet and contributes to TravelSavvyMom,...
Maine maple walnut pie
Since I'm in a baking frenzy, thought I'd share the recipe for Maine maple walnut pie. It's delicious anytime, but it's especially fun to...
Bourdain in Maine
Yup, it's true. The celebrity chef is coming to Maine in a few weeks to film a Maine show. He'll be visiting four Portland...
On the road, again
Just a quick note to apologize about the lack of postings. I've been on the road in Arizona for nearly two weeks. I hope...
An autumn ramble in the western mountains of Maine
Even though the color is a bit from peak, it's still gorgeous in the Bethel area. If you're looking to slip away for a...
