Featuring over 80 recipes from renowned Portland restaurants like Drifter's Wife, Rose Foods, and Chaval, this collection highlights the city's vibrant culinary landscape. The book includes full-color photographs of delectable dishes created by James Beard nominated chefs, capturing the essence of local flavors and the dynamic food scene that makes Portland a gastronomic destination.
Building on the success of the award-winning Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook, this second volume is a brand new collection of more than 200 family recipes, stories, and photos. The Maine Community Cookbook, Volume 2: 200 More Recipes Celebrating Home Cooking in the Pine Tree State, is filled with dishes and stories from home kitchens in all of Maine's 16 counties, including recipes from well-known Mainers such as Senator Olympia Snowe, historian Heather Cox Richardson, 101-year-old lobsterwoman Virginia Oliver, James Beard Award-winning Chef Sam Hayward, best-selling author Abdi Nor Iftin, and summer resident and humorist John Hodgman. At the heart of the cookbook are recipes and stories from everyday Maine families. Breaking bread together gives us comfort and strength, in good times and bad. Whether we're teaching our kids to cook family recipes over Zoom, or gathering together to share them at the table, our food traditions help define who we are, and bring us together as a community. Like the first book, Volume 2 will raise money to aid organizations fighting hunger in the state of Maine, with $2 from each copy sold distributed to non-profits in Maine that fight food insecurity and inequity. The Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook, now in its fifth printing with more than 13,000 copies in print, has raised and distributed more than $20,000 to 30 different organizations fighting hunger in all corners of the state.
Focusing on the practicalities of goat-keeping, this guide provides essential insights for raising goats for milk, meat, or companionship. It covers sheltering and caring for different breeds, catering to both those who see goats as livestock and those who consider them family pets. With a blend of friendly advice, personal anecdotes, and humor, it emphasizes that goat-raising is a fulfilling and sustainable pursuit, making it accessible for beginners and seasoned farmers alike.
Celebrating Portland's vibrant food scene, this cookbook features recipes from over 50 renowned local restaurants, highlighting the city's diverse culinary offerings, from seafood to international cuisines. With a strong emphasis on farm-to-table practices, it showcases the historic Portland Farmers' Market. Accompanied by around 100 full-color photos of delectable dishes and profiles of famous chefs, including James Beard nominees, it serves as a perfect gift and a treasured keepsake for both locals and visitors.
Explore the rich culinary landscape of Maine, showcasing not just its famous lobster dinners but a variety of regional delights. This guide offers insights into the state's vibrant food culture, featuring recipes from iconic restaurants and local eateries. Discover lobster shacks, specialty markets, farmers' stands, and the Maine Ice Cream Trail, along with food festivals and culinary events. It also highlights the best wineries, brewpubs, and cooking classes, making it an essential resource for food enthusiasts eager to savor Maine's diverse flavors.