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- After the election, share your strength
As if on cue America celebrated Tuesday night. Watching the proud Obama family make its way toward the front of that stage in Grant Park is a beautiful moment that will never be forgotten. While watching I wondered if... - Dinner with "The Working Girls"
.style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-size: small; } .style3 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; } I met today with a new client in Camden, Raymond Brunyanszki, owner of Camden Harbour Inn. He's a... - Who Buys Coffee Makers at Starbucks?
Call me crazy, but what on earth would motivate someone to buy a coffee maker at Starbucks? I saw someone buying one today, at the Exchange Street store in Portland. I was really surprised. I've visited Starbucks for fifteen years,... - Culinary Tourism
Harvest on the Harbor, Portland, ME, October 23-25, 2008 Harvest on the Harbor was picked up by Fosters in New Hampshire. A nice piece about the event's tapping into the culinary tourism trend. Article Date: Friday, October 3, 2008... - Thirty Days and Counting
Thirty Days and Counting I have mentioned this event a few times and now it's time to provide some detailed information. Below covers Harvest on the Harbor -- Maine's new culinary tourism event. Harvest was established on the idea that attracting more foodies to Maine off-season, during what tourism pros refer to as "shoulder season," is a good thing. Culinary tourism is a growing industry. Maine's popularity as a culinary destination is growing, too. So launching Harvest on the Harbor seems like a good idea. I hope you agree. Also I hope that you will come out and celebrate our restaurant community and the many food, wine, spirit, beer, and culinary lifestyle suppliers bringing Harvest on the Harbor to life. Cheers - HARVEST ON THE HARBOR, tickets are on sale
Harvest on the Harbor is the "Maine culinary experience." Dates are 10/23 - 10/25. Check it out at http://harvestontheharbor.com. This big event kicks off with the "Grand Tasting at the Gateway" -- Thursday, October 23. Tickets are selling quickly to... - Camden Lobster Bake
(Guest blogger: Gillian Britt) Last night Jim and I went to a surprise wedding in Camden. To clarify, it was a surprise to us - and of course to some of the guests, but not all. We had been... - Oysters Are Like Sex
Oysters are like sex, the first time you eat one is a little awkward and the experience gets better with practice. Also like sex, when you're really good at eating oysters, you can control the gastronomical orgasm they deliver.... - When amazing things happen to your taste buds
It comes once each summer, Island Arts Camp, when my kids get to enjoy a week with grandma and grandpa on Deer Isle. At camp they learn and experience the art of dance, acting and other types of entertainment.... - The Art of Fudge
Teen soccer players are swarming southern Maine, the slots are spinning in Bangor and the best fudge I have ever eaten is being readied in Boothbay. The folks at Downeast Candy's Fudge Factory in Boothbay Harbor are beyond impressive. They are candy scientists who have mastered the art of making good fudge. - Maine Chefs unveil Taste of the Nation menu
I recently posted a blog about Steve Corry from 555's soup. The one he will be serving at Taste of the Nation next Sunday, June 22, on Cow Island. Now let me tell you about the entire menu. Chef... - Games of What If
My seven year old son likes to play games of "What if" with his friends. He and his friend Andrew are non-stop what if-ers. In the car together the other day it was "Hey Andrew, what if I ate... - Five Fifty-Five's Soup of the Day
I learned very recently that Five Fifty-Five has agreed to join the line up of restaurants supporting Portland's Taste of the Nation. Chef/Owner Steve Corry will be creating the event's first course: Chilled cucumber soup with creme fraiche, salmon tartare,... - Shout Out To Vaughn Street
Have you ever been to Vaughan Street Deli in Portland's West End? It's right next to Maine Med. The place is an institution, from what I can tell. It's bustling at all hours. At lunch, the line is usually... - Confessions of a chocolate babka addict
Chocolate babka. I said it. I'll do it again. Chocolate babka. I did it, I spoke of this insanely delicious dessert without running to my car and driving to Scratch Baking Company to satisfy my addiction. I am getting...