Eat Maine Foods!

Eat Maine Foods is the networking site of the Eat Local Foods Coalition of Maine (ELFC), a coalition of groups and people working to put more Maine foods on more Maine tables more often. Please share our site's web address: eatmainefoods.org.

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Bryan & Natasha Dame started a discussion called What do Chef's Eat for Dinner? 3 hours ago

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Plant Peas--It's Patriotic!

If you want peas for the Fourth of July, it’s almost time to plant! Many Maine gardeners use Patriot’s Day as the traditional planting date. Peas are one of the first vegetables that can be planted in spring because they grow well in cool soils. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) encourages you to take a step toward food independence this month by planting a row of peas—or two! The three basic types you can grow are shell peas, snow peas, or sugar snaps. Shell peas are… Continue

Posted by Russell Libby, MOFGA on April 24th, 2008 at 10:13am — No Comments (Add)

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What do Chef's Eat for Dinner?

Maine Food and Lifestyle recently asked us what does Chef Dame eat for dinner. Short answer; what ever I feed him. visit blog.mainefoodandlifestyle.com to read more I really adore this question.... Continue

Started by Bryan & Natasha Dame 3 hours ago

Local Frozen/Canned Foods
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I would love to see someone canning or freezing local foods for sale throughout the winter. We were disturbed to see that many of the frozen organic foods that we buy in the winter are produced in ... Continue

Started by Joan. Last reply by Jeremy 6 hours ago.

An Early Question About Seed Saving
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I've only done a bit of seed-saving over the years but would like to do more. Also, our permaculture group would like to organize a little workshop on some recommended methods for seed saving so th... Continue

Tagged: seed saving, permaculture

Started by LisaF. Last reply by LisaF 1 day ago.

Green Walnuts?
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The season for making nocello is almost upon us and I am hoping that someone knows where I can get some green (undeveloped, still in their husks) walnuts. Nocello, for those unfamiliar with it, is ... Continue

Started by Paul Drowns. Last reply by Paul Drowns May 11.

WA passed the "Local Farms-Healthy Kids and Communities Act" - What would be in a ME bill?

WA just passed the "Local Farms-Healthy Kids and Communities Act." This bill is perhaps, the most comprehensive local foods bill in the country (see below). Could this be done in Maine? What would ... Continue

Started by Food for Maine's Future May 11

Publish your Maine food recipes

Switch Magazine in Portland publishes a quick and easy recipe each week and is always looking for recipes created by Maine food producers or that feature Maine ingredients. Do you have a delicious... Continue

Started by The Maine Switch May 9

What Maine foods are you (still) eating?
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We still have squash, garlic, bags of mixed vegetables (frozen), sauerkraut and some Maine sausage in our chest freezer.

Started by Eat Local Foods Coalition of Maine. Last reply by Merry Hall May 5.

volunteering on local farms
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i'm curious as to which farms are open to volunteers or time traders? i'm in south portland, and would love to help out and learn a few things. i only have a day or so a week i could put in, but de... Continue

Started by jenna. Last reply by Stacy Brenner May 5.

Job openings

We have 2 openings for Farm Camp counselors for this coming summer. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send them in our direction www.broadturnfarm.com . Email inquiries to ... Continue

Started by Stacy Brenner May 5

BACKYARD FARMS PASTA SALAD - A NEW ENGLAND CLASSIC

Spring is upon us and it’s time again to enjoy causal, al fresco dining. With a state-of-the-art greenhouse in Madison, Maine, Backyard Farms has created the perfect recipe for a delicious pasta sa... Continue

Started by freshfoodlvr Apr 28