i have hunted (for food not sport) since i have been able to hold a bow. It is a long tradition in our family. In many ways we see it as not only a way to obtain local meet, but to move back into a life style that is more in sync with the rhythm o...
I'm diving into the often controversial topic of hunting and looking at how this can be a legitimate source of local meat. I plan to write a column exploring the subject for the Press Herald. I’m looking for Mainers who hunt as a way to source loc...
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Cheryl Wixon of MOFGA is working on a report about what it would take for Maine to be self sufficient in 20 categories of food. Here's some more info about her study: http://themaineswitch.com/story/can-maine-feed-itself
What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
farmland protection, organics, health and nutrition, food justice, farm to school, school gardens, home gardens, community gardens, food and faith, hunger and local foods access, farm to institution, farm to restaurant, CSAs, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, food coops, GM-free seeds and genetics
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I grew up on an organic farm and write about local food every week in my Natural Foodie column which appears in the Wednesday Portland Press Herald. I can never get enough of the amazing flavor of Maine-grown food! Email me at akamila@pressherald.com or call me at 791-6297. I'm always looking for information to share with our readers about new natural food businesses and upcoming food-related events.
Hi Avery, I've been enjoying your blog this past year. I've got it listed under the blog roll on my page. Congratulations on your column...looking forward to keeping up with that too. Thanks for giving me your view of Portland.
Continued success,
Connie
At 12:55pm on December 22, 2008, Marsha Dawson said…
Avery, hi,
The Portland kitchen is rather expensive. I went to Pineland Farms and the previous mgr dismissed me out of hand. The next mgr was better but his su-perior said that couldn't happen at this time . . . ? The best comm kitchen so far for price and equipment, e.g. ovens, is the one at Unity. It's just $50/day and that day runs from 4A-11P! Problem is I'd need to be living there to make it feasible.
Oh, and the one at Dragonfly Cove Farm is too expensive too.
Hi Avery,
Yep, I am looking for something closer. I had a look at the Portland one--"ask for the 'cheese-lady'" I was told. AND, funnily enough, I went to Pineland Farms Market yesterday with some samples of my humous (however it's spelled) and bread. They know I'm looking for a commercial kitchen but didn't say anything. Either, it didn't occur to them or their kitchen is too busy. Please don't let all this negativity put you off. Your suggestions could have been useful. In the meantime, I'm going to Dragonfly Cove FArm, Marge Kilkenny's place, to see her kitchen.
Thanks, Marsha
Avery,
We'd love to talk to you about doing an article on Local Sprouts Cooperative Catering. Our mission is to provide creative local and organic food to people and non-profit organizations in Maine and to Grow opportunities for youth, elders and immigrants to holistically learn through cooking food for our community.
in food, Jonah Local Sprouts 899-9607
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting and expanding access to locally grown food in Maine homes, stores, restaurants, and public institutions.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting and expanding access to locally grown food in Maine homes, stores, restaurants, and public institutions.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
Local, late 20s female, experienced in organic farming, vegetable, herb, perennial, and container gardening, and fruit and ornamental tree planting and pruning. Excellent cook and baker. Skilled in home canning and food preservation. Experience wi...
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting and expanding access to locally grown food in Maine homes, stores, restaurants, and public institutions.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
HI everyone-- with enough volunteers we are now moving ahead! Please join us! See the details below:
Benefit supper for the New Gloucester Veggie Connection.
Thursday December 17, 2009, 5-6:30.
Ticket sales will go towards the purchase of seeds ...
I'll be sharing some of my home-raised, dry-cured salted ham in this follow-up to a charcuterie tasting I hosted a year ago. The ham is OG, from a pig I grew, salt only(no nitrates/nitrites) slow cured- it's been aging for one year in my cellar. I...