Archive for the ‘food’ Category

Cooler than a rock star.

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

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Shepherd's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Fancy Cocktails

It was a busy day exploring Port Clyde and Owls Head with visitors from Seattle, so we stopped into Shepherd’s Pie for drinks, which turned into an early dinner.

Shepherd's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Prep

Shepherd’s Pie is Brian Hill’s new baby. You may know him from Francine’s in Camden.

Shepherd's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Open Kitchen

From their website — “Brian grew up on a farm in Warren, Maine. Briefly dabbled in music before starting his kitchen career working at such restaurants as Olives, Figs, Bayona in New Orleans, Aquitane, and the Linwood Grill.”

Shepherd's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Scallops

We ordered appetizers, which expanded into a delicious dinner that we enjoyed Tapas style.

Shepherd's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Onion Rings

The onion rings have become a must have for every visit.

Shepard's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Interior

Shepard's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Interior

Shepherd's Pie, Rockport, Maine - Open Kitchen

Brian started in the music business so he might like to know that these kids think chefs are cooler than rock stars.

Dinner at Shepard's Pie, Rockport, Maine

Dinner at Shepard's Pie, Rockport, Maine

We’re so lucky that Brian moved back to Maine  – where he believes the food “just tastes better.”

Shepherd's Pie perched over Rockport Harbor.

Shepherd’s Pie, 10 Central Street, Rockport, ME 04856, 207-236-8500, here’s their website.

Here’s a nice write-up in Maine Magazine.

And Casey Barber of  the Good. Food. Stories. blog recently visited.

 

Fruits of their labor.

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

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Cassidas Family Farm Stand.

Who needs Whole Foods when we have roadside stands?

Cassidas Family Farm Stand.

Blueberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, garlic, beets, onions, lettuce, peppers . . .

Cassidas Family Farm Stand, corn.

They don’t accept credit cards but conveniently use an ‘honor’ box where you leave your money.

Cassida’s is on Route One in Belfast near Northport.

Breaking eggs.

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

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Joyce Tenneson's home, Camden Kitchen Tour.

Joyce Tenneson’s home on Rockport Harbor was one of the wonderful locations for Camden’s annual Merryspring Kitchen Tour.

Joyce Tenneson's garden, Camden Kitchen Tour.

Such a clever idea for a house tour! Who wouldn’t want to spend the day peeking into some wonderfully designed kitchens and tasting some of the best offerings from our fabulous local chefs?

Joyce Tenneson's garden.

Her small entrance garden was lovely. Great use of hostas.

View from Joyce Tenneson's deck.

The view as well.

Eggs, caviar, Melissa Kelly, Primo.

And Melissa Kelly from Primo wasn’t afraid to break a few eggs in showing off how to use this great kitchen.

Eggs, caviar, Melissa Kelly, Primo.

She and her helpers served very clever, and elegant, eggs with spinach and caviar!!!

Eggs, caviar, Melissa Kelly, Primo.

Merryspring Nature Center, P.O. Box 893, 30 Conway Road, Camden, Maine 04843, 207-236-2239, Email: info@merryspring.org, Website - here.

Primo®. South Main Street, Rockland, ME. 04841, 207.596.0770, Website – here.

Secret’s out.

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

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Waterman Beach Lobster Shack, lobster roll.

This previous post was a bit of a tease.

Waterman Beach Lobster Shack, dock.

But you really should know about this spot.

Waterman beach lobster shack.

And because you read this blog, here’s your reward.

Waterman Beach Lobster Shack, sign.

Waterman’s Beach Lobster Shack is what we were trying to keep to ourselves. And their secret to a great lobster roll, is not only luscious lobster, but the roll itself.

Waterman Beach Lobster Shack, pies!

But here’s the deal, just don’t eat all the pies. OK?

Waterman Beach Lobster Shack, lobster roll.

See you in line. Don’t forget they’re BYOB.

Waterman’s Beach Lobster Shack
343 Waterman’s Beach Road, South Thomaston, Maine
Website: watermansbeachlobster.com
Email: wblobsta@midcoast.com
207-596-7819 * 207-594-7518

Secret lobster shack.

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

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Waterman Beach Dock.

The dock where the lobster arrives.

Waterman Beach Lobster, Maine.

Lovely lobster wrangler.

Waterman Beach Lobster Shack menu, Maine.

The hard decisions.

Waterman Lobster Shack tables.

The view from the tables. (Early in the season.)

Waterman Beach Lobster Shack -- byob.

Souvenirs from BYOB.

Port Clyde Root Beer, Waterman Beach, Maine.

Local brew.

Exploring Waterman Beach, Maine.

Kid on WWaterman Beach, Maine.

Some customers arrive by water.

Clams, Waterman Beach Lobster Shack, Maine.

Appetizers.

Beach toys, Waterman Beach, Maine.

Free entertainment.

Climbing on rocks at Waterman Beach, Maine.

The lobster rolls were fantastic. They disappeared before a photo could be snapped. Will just have to to back! Bet you can guess where it is.