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Prepping the garden for next year and more

Well that is what I started out to do, prep the garden for next year. But alas my age old equipment didnt exactly work with me. I purchased a bag of winter rye which I use as a cover crop on the two parcels of garden area. The rye does two things, 1) is a green manure so when I roto till the garden in the spring it adds natural nutrients to the soil 2) covers the ground so the earthworms (yes worms) can do their magic just beneath the surface, earthworm activity is very helpful by adding natural… Continue

Added by Darren Allen on November 4, 2009 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Trick or Flu? Is the Sugar Worth it?

The time is here when we give ourselves permission to go to town with those mini candy bars "just for a few days." It just happens to be coinciding H1N1 hitting our state. Yet we know that sugar is one of the triggers for lowering our immune system, along with alcohol, stress and lack of sleep. While this "swine flu" doesn't seem to be more severe than a regular, seasonal flu (with some unpredictable exceptions) it is way, way more contagious than a regular flu. Watch this… Continue

Added by Holly Noonan on October 31, 2009 at 6:23am — No Comments

Made In Maine ... The Best Tempeh Evah! I was very excited to read about Jamie and Andy Berhenu’s O…

Made In Maine ... The Best Tempeh Evah! I was very excited to read about Jamie and Andy Berhenu’s Organic Tempeh in Avery Kamila’s article (I love Avery’s new column, but that’s another post!) in the Portland Press Herald’s Food & Dining section last week. Jamie and Andy, along with their two children (and sometimes Jamie’s parents!) sell their produce on Saturdays at the Deering Oaks Farmers Market (Portland, Maine). This is where we met a few years back. Jamie and Andy own and work Lalib… Continue

Added by Meg Wolff on October 25, 2009 at 8:55pm — 1 Comment

Sign up for Port Clyde Fresh Catch's winter shrimp CSF!

Port Clyde Fresh Catch is currently enrolling subscribers for this winter’s Maine shrimp CSF—sign up today! Shrimp subscriptions will begin the week of December 20th and run for 12 weeks. Sign up for a subscription of any length, and at anytime during the CSF season. Lobsters, crabs, lobster meat and crabmeat may also be available. Ask us for details! CSF SHRIMP SUBSCRIPTION PRICING Half shares (3 lbs of shrimp per week): Raw picked shrimp meat: $15 per week ($5/lb) Cooked picke… Continue

Added by Laura Kramar on October 20, 2009 at 10:04am — No Comments

O'Naturals Falmouth ME

O'Naturals in Falmouth, is now using Cielo Classic Pasta Sauce for all their daily food preparations! Stop by and have a bite! Continue

Added by Tracey Tolson on October 9, 2009 at 8:27am — No Comments

So you want to read our blog, eh?!?!?

If you might perchance be interested in what is happening at Pearson's Town Farm you should head to the Pearson's Town Farm BlogThere you will find all the wisdom of the universe. . . or something like that!! Happy reading - come visit us sometime. Continue

Added by Pearson's Town Farm on October 6, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Gluten Free/Dairy Free Pasta Sauces

Cielo Sauce Works of Gorham Maine produces the finest Gluten Free & Dairy free pasta Sauces. If your looking for an Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce that is Gluten Free...you should give us a try. We are currently located in 14 retail stores in the Portland Maine area...and will be in Whole Foods Portland this September with our vegetarian/vegan line! For retail locations please visit our site www.cielosauceworks.com If you don't happen to live in the Portland area, sauces can be purchased on l… Continue

Added by Tracey Tolson on August 30, 2009 at 4:37pm — No Comments

Maine Naturals .. a new line of mixes

I am proud to announce that I am introducing a new line of Maine made gourmet products called Maine Naturals. These mixes are all natural and gluten free..Look for them in stores beginning this month Mary Stefano R.N. Continue

Added by Mary Stefano on August 8, 2009 at 6:26pm — 1 Comment

Stuff To Make With Blueberries?

So I bought a quart of blueberries, just thinking I live in Downeast Maine and they are fresh and good. Problem is it's been so hot, I'm not sure of what I can make with them that doesn't involve steaming up my kitchen. Anyone have any ideas of what I can do with a ton of delicious blueberries without making my kitchen an inferno? Continue

Added by Nicole Ouellette on August 6, 2009 at 2:37pm — 3 Comments

Maine Fare, September 11-13, 2009

Maine Fare, a Celebration of Maine Food in Camden-Rockport, September 11-13 Celebrating Maine’s outstanding culinary resources, Maine Fare, a grand festival of food and drink, will take place once again this year in the Camden-Rockport region. Maine Fare honors the past, present and future of Maine’s wonderful food – from farm to table – and features chef demonstrations, panel discussions, cooking classes, workshops, guided food and drink pairings and tastings, author signings, dinners a… Continue

Added by Jim Britt on July 26, 2009 at 11:06am — No Comments

Summer Fish CSF options from Port Clyde Fresh Catch--filleted or whole fish available at 11 pickup locations!

Want delicious, fresh fish this summer? We're still taking new CSF subscribers--Sign up anytime to receive a weekly share of wild-caught fish harvested by the Midcoast Fishermen’s Cooperative of Port Clyde, Maine! Your weekly share of our fishermen’s fresh catch will consist of a variety of haddock, cod, flounder, hake, dabs, grey sole, monkfish, pollock and redfish. Whole Fish Subscription Options (cleaned and packed on ice) Half share Price: $15 per week Order size: 4-6 lbs of whole… Continue

Added by Laura Kramar on July 17, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Fin Fish CSF Starting in Portland Saturday, July 11th

The Fishing Vessel Hannah Jo will be starting it's Community Supported Fishery in Portland this Saturday. there's still time to join!

Knoep Nieuwkerk has been fishing since 1996. His boat, the Hanna Jo, is a 38' Novi boat and fishes out of Government Warf on th… Continue

Added by Jennifer Plummer on July 8, 2009 at 9:10am — No Comments

Sign up for a fish CSF subscription from Port Clyde Fresh Catch today, receive your first share of fish within the next week!

Want delicious, fresh fish this summer? Subscribe to Port Clyde Fresh Catch's summer CSF! Subscriptions to any CSF pickup location are available at anytime during the summer—Sign up for your share of fresh fish from the Midcoast Fishermen’s Cooperative today! Your weekly share of our fishermen’s fresh catch will consist of a variety of haddock, cod, flounder, hake, dabs, grey sole, monkfish, pollock and redfish. Whole Fish Subscription Options (cleaned and packed on ice) Half… Continue

Added by Laura Kramar on July 3, 2009 at 4:55pm — No Comments

Mussels available in Portland!

Local Hand Harvested Mussels available in Portland on Friday's starting July 17th. $2 per pound, purchase weekly or prepaid shares:

… Continue

Added by Jennifer Plummer on July 1, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Proud of country and garden

This morning out in the garden, the birds were singing, and the brood ewes were wandered around the pasture, lazily looking for a few last mouthfuls of grass before settling down for their afternoon nap to chew their cuds. Basket in hand I was harvesting and thinning lettuce, whistling to the mourning doves calling happily from the trees. Letting my imagination go back in time thinking about past generations of farmers who had performed this same task. The silence was broken as in the distance… Continue

Added by Meadowsweet Lamb and Herb Farm on June 18, 2009 at 11:06am — No Comments

Project Local Rootz Blog !

Hi my name is Luke aka Lukaduke. My girlfriend Cassi and I have taken on the task of eating a 100% Maine based diet. It started in preparation for my painting/ music show entitled "Local Rootz" which happend on June 5th... now it has turned into a life changing experience. We have started learning how to make many different foods we never thought we would be making... Stay updated with our progress by visiting my blog @ www.lukaduke.blogspot.com Continue

Added by Lukaduke on June 7, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

It's Only Natural.....GF

Check out our gluten-free blog site, It's Only Natural...GF. With a ton of GF links and post on GF lifestyle. We will soon be posting updates on the progress of our businesses development. We will soon be finished building our website and have gluten-free soups, stocks, sauces, prepared meals and more available. We are also looking at realestate in the Bayside area of Portland to open our first market!!!! If you have any questions or am interest… Continue

Added by Andrew Pettingill on June 3, 2009 at 10:53pm — No Comments

Mindful observations in India lead to deep appreciation of Maine's natural intention

As I prepare to head off for a month of teaching in India, I am reminded of many blessings here in Maine. We are able to choose eating healthy, conscientiously grown organic produce, to support a farmer's labor of love and invest in our good health. Even with our short growing season, we have the benefits of fertile soil, reasonable growing climate, usually with the right mix of rain and sunshine to pull off and up some amazing earth offerings. The last time I was in India, staying at a hotel o… Continue

Added by Lisa V. Blake, Be A Good Apple on June 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

How to Grow While Overwhelmed

I have a renewed respect for single parents after the week I just had. My husband was just away for a week on an incredibly-well-deserved vacation (solo kayaking at Moosehead Lake.) I got everything done. I fed the dog and gave her her meds. I emptied the dishwasher and the dehumidifiers under the house. I fed, bathed and nuzzled my son to sleep every night. The I got up and cleaned the kitchen and finished all my domestic work by about 9:15pm, at which time I would start my other work. I defin… Continue

Added by Holly Noonan on May 26, 2009 at 9:19am — 1 Comment

Getting Ready for Farmers Market

Now is the busiest time. Running a small farm while we both work and need to make time for family is challenging. Karla graduated from Champlain College, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Marketing. We are so proud. Derek is finishing his Freshman Year at Fryeburg Academy and enjoying friends, video games and playing his electric guitar. I am in the garden every day planting, weeding, & rototilling, repotting seedlings for market. It's time to flush our ewes, as we start breeding in another… Continue

Added by Meadowsweet Lamb and Herb Farm on May 17, 2009 at 5:26pm — No Comments

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New Gloucester Supper to benefit the 'Veggie Connection' food pantry at Lower Village

November 4, 2009 at 6pm to December 17, 2010 at 7pm

Dear Friends and Community Members, On December 17, 2009 I would like to host a supper at the New Gloucester Congregational Church. The purpose of this supper is to raise money for the food pantry’s ‘Veggie Connection’ program. In the past the pr...

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