We’re at the end of the growing season in Maine.
And we’re reaping the harvest of a very rainy summer.
Not too bad.
(Just can’t seem to resist the tasty visuals at Chase’s Daily.)
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Season’s end.
Monday, October 26th, 2009Food for spiders.
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Spiders hopefully won’t be found in the lines at Market Basket, Chases Daily, or Farm Fare, but they have a fantastic alternative.
If the line is long, it must be good.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Lucky Rockport – - – just around the corner from the new Farmers Fare (see this post below) you’ll find the classic Market Basket on the corner of Routes One and 90.
Soho had Dean & Deluca, Napa Valley had Oakville Grocery, and Rockport had The Market Basket — the quirky pioneers who followed their instincts to satisfy appetites for really fine food. The folks who follow the ‘if you build it, they will come,’ philosophy.
Under new owners, Larry & Lynette Platt, it continues to be a popular purveyor of fine food to mid-coast Maine.
The Market Basket’s known for making fresh bread, pasteries, sandwiches and prepared dishes, on site.
They were one of the first to bring a complete selection of fine wines to the area.
And along with their scrumptious prepared foods, they have a huge selection of speciality food items. A good cook will be able to find just that right esoteric ingredient. They often offer cooking lessons.
The shop’s packed with personality, fun, great food, wine, tourists, and locals. It’s the perfect spot to pick up picnic fare for the boat or hike, a birthday cake, wine and cheese, inspiration, or morning pastries for the office.
The line may occasionally be long, but the conversations are interesting, and the the food worth the wait. But just a warning, you may end up hungry for more.
The Market Basket, corner of Routes One and 90, Rockport, ME 04856, 207/236-4371
Foodie Fest in Camden.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009Taste buds, and eyeballs, had a wild romp last weekend at Maine Fare, in Camden. There were so many exciting products — cheeses, wines, beers, honey, soft drinks, fish, etc. that it’s easy to see why Maine’s enjoying it’s spot on the foodie map. It’s not a simple task bringing a new product to market, please support and encourage them.
These are just a few of the treats offered. (Still getting used to a new camera, so not all turned out as planned, sadly.)
Matt’s Coffee, (above) purveyed wood roasted coffee beans, served excellent coffee and demonstrated this very clever item — the Aerobie Aeropress.
Dolcelino’s (above) served bites of their delightful ice cream sandwiches, frozen in Maine. Really, you must try them!
Paolina’s Way, from Camden, showed us how to prepare fantastic, classic, Italian zucchini blossoms.
Borealis Breads (above) offered crunchy bread baked last night.
Suzuki’s (above) in Rockland revealed the secrets of great sushi rolls.
The Garden Institute encouraged home gardens.
And everyone had a great time!
Fried clams between the drips.
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009Update: This restaurant appears to have changed hand.
It was a drippy, July day. Fried clams sounded just right. And they were much more than that, at The Boathouse in Rockland. The dessert was the panoramic view.
Thanks to @danamoos for the recommendation.
The Boathouse, 58 Ocean Street, Rockland, is open seven days a week. Lunch is served from 11:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. and dinner from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. On Sunday, in addition to regular dinner hours, the restaurant offers brunch from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 207-596-0600.
