Bread Pudding with a Semolina Bread from Old Dog Baking Company and fresh, crisp apples, is an update of an old stand-by. I love what's old is new again, much like the cocktail scene that keeps reinventing the wheel, so can bread pudding. Plus…

Pickled garlic. You are scratching your head at this point. I did too, at first. When I planted garlic in a friend's garden last winter, yes it was late December, I had no forethought about 40 cloves of garlic becoming 40 bulbs of garlic.…

The overarching thing that I looked for was what foods are new, interesting, perhaps a little outside the box, and are working towards the goal of healthy living. As the Bleuberet Blog pushes in the direction of how food is key to living a…

Poaching fish, chicken or vegetables - take your pick, it is the technique that is key. You need a pot and a lid, or not even that, foil will do in a pinch. Poaching liquid usually consists of water or milk, wine or citrus,…

Gardens in Maine did really well this summer, and my cousin’s parsley crop was magnificent. Whether you live in Maine or an apartment in Berlin, herbs can be grown almost anywhere. I love having some fresh herbs to snip a bit here and there,…

Tomatoes used to come just at the beginning of September in Maine. It’s October and they are still on the farmer’s stands. What does this mean? Well, first of all, it means that we get to eat fresh, local tomatoes for a longer season.…

Pancakes are a perfect way to start the day, and since this is my first post, I wanted to begin with one of my favorite meals – breakfast. My name is Tade, and I have worked in the family business since my mom started…

Sweet potatoes are all the rage these days, but that is not the only reason to eat them. They taste good. I’m all for healthy food, but I am more for a healthy and enjoyable approach to eating my food. And who does not…

Crab dip makes any event a little more tasty. It can be made in a large quantity, and who does not love a hot dip? When I was invited to a lobster bake on the beach recently, and asked to bring something for an…

Before summer escapes, I am making the most of garlic scapes. Typically we see them in the early summer and they are the first sign that the rest of the garden is going to burst. I think of them as quick in passing, use…