What a fun New Year’s Eve! We sipped champagne from France, slurped oysters from Maine and savored big bowls of carbonara. And then there was the singing! Related posts: Reading ‘A Christmas Memory’ 2012 Pickled Garlic Scape Martinis and a Cobb Salad with Benton’s Bacon Halloween at… Read More →
For our final meal of the trip, we tried to go to Fore Street. But since we were on a boat, we weren’t able to get there in time to get on the list. So we went to what was our second choice, but should have been our first choice… Read More →
After lunch and some low-impact shopping, we went for cocktails. On a boat. Greg got some tickets to the sunset sail for on the schooners in the harbor. I put together a little video about it. I hope you like it! EDIT: I’m worried y’all might not know what this… Read More →
I’d already been to J’s Oyster on my 2007 trip to Maine with Boo. But this was one I didn’t want Greg to miss. We hit the bar and waited for a big bucket of steamers: Related posts: On the Road to Wiscasset and Damariscotta and the Best Oysters of… Read More →
Are you tired of rocky coastlines, deep blue water and sunny skies? No, us neither. Here’s our bike trip around Peaks Island, just off the coast, and still a part of Portland proper: Related posts: Biking through Rockport A Bike Tour of North Haven Island SCF Goes on the Road… Read More →
On today’s agenda is a visit to Peaks Island. And just across the street from the ferry terminal is a Standard Baking Company, owned by Sam Hayward — also the owner of Fore Street, which Boo and I visited during our trip in 2007. The bakery makes both breads and… Read More →
There are things to like about Five Fifty-Five in Portland, like dollar-fify-five oysters on Thursdays; welcoming and friendly bartenders; and the blueberry salad, a wonderfully balanced dish with peppery arugula and crunchy pistachios. Then there are things not to like, like long waits from the wine cellar; a heavy hand… Read More →
Here’s a look at our hotel. Same one that Boo and I stayed at on our last trip to Maine — and I highly recommend it. A look around — after we pause to admire this view: Related posts: On the Road to Portland, A Detour
Yes. We couldn’t help it. We stopped in Freeport and went to the L.L. Bean Outlets. Believe it or not, all we walked away with was a pair of sunglasses. More photos after the jump. Related posts: SCF Goes on the Road to Maine Detour: Schmidt’s Meat Market On the… Read More →
Ah! Finally! Some beautiful weather. I ended up getting a touch of sunburn, even! Here’s a look at our glorious boat ride back to the mainland. Related posts: Ferry Ride to North Haven Island A Bike Tour of North Haven Island Nebo Lodge Inn & Restaurant on North Haven Lettie’s… Read More →
Nebo had a couple of bikes we could use to check out the island. The sun was trying its hardest to come out, and by the time we were on our way back from our ride, the sky was nearly clear. Here’s a look at the trip. Related posts: Ferry… Read More →
Who would have thought that a bakery 12 miles off the coast of Maine would make amazing bagels? Perfect chewy crust, light fluffy inside. And great herbed cream cheese, too. And of course, more of those beautiful flowers adorned the tables. Related posts: Dinner at Nebo Lodge Inn & Restaurant… Read More →
Weeks before we got to Maine, I had an email from Cousin Theresa: “Some friends of ours are buzzing about Nebo Lodge on North Haven. I’m not sure if that is still in your plans but thought you might want to check it out.” She was pleased when we told her we’d… Read More →
We arrived at Nebo Lodge completely soaked through to our skin. I don’t remember a time when we’ve ever been as wet. Once we got in our room, we had to go directly to the bathroom to peel our clothes off our bodies. We asked the innkeeper if she wouldn’t… Read More →
Just as we were about to board our ferry to North Haven Island, rain started coming down in sheets. I didn’t even have a rain jacket of any sort, and went to a shop called Rock Coast Sports, where I found a very waterproof jacket by Columbia Sportswear. Thank goodness…. Read More →
After our lovely day exploring Camden, we went back to Camden for dinner — to one of Jeff and Theresa’s favorite places, Francine. These were the most unusual and delicious mussels I think I’ve ever had. Related posts: Lunch at Bayview Lobster in Camden Touring Camden, Maine Primo in Rockland,… Read More →
In Camden Hills State Park, you’ll find an auto road to the top of Mount Battie, which overlooks Penobscot Bay. Yes, as I mentioned, my friends call me Penny. Related posts: Touring Camden, Maine Lunch at Bayview Lobster in Camden A Visit to the Maine State Prison Store Concert in… Read More →
Bayview Lobster is a cute little place with a simple seafood menu. Lobster rolls and the like. Perfect for our afternoon pick-me-up. Related posts: Lobster Rolls for Supper Recipe: Lobster BLTs Lunch at The Boathouse in Rockland, Maine Tacos, Tortillas and Tecate: Lunch at Guero’s
We spent the day on bikes, exploring Rockport and Camden. We saw some stunning vistas, beautiful Belted Galloway cows and lot of beautiful countryside. Here’s the first leg of our trip: Related posts: No related posts.
We really were so lucky to have hit it off so well with cousins Jeff and Theresa. I mean, we kind of knew each other a little through family functions and events, but we’d never hung out for real. The visit was a lot of getting-to-know you questions and answers… Read More →
Theresa made a fabulous dinner for us while we were in Maine, and this delicious sandwich was the centerpiece. I found the recipe on the Stonewall Kitchen website. The recipe, after the jump. Related posts: Lobster Rolls for Supper Recipe: Mango-Radish Salad with Lime Dressing Recipe: Jalapeno-Garlic Shrimp Recipe: Cilantro… Read More →
A little shop in Rockland captured our hearts with its great concept and fine products. Theresa told us not to miss Fiore, which sells flavored olive oils and vinegars. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “I’ve seen basil olive oil on the shelf of my local A&P.” But this,… Read More →
One must-see attraction on our Maine list was the Farnsworth Museum, which has a collection of Maine artists, including many Wyeths. It was raining pretty hard when we went, so I didn’t take any photos outside — and you’re not allowed to take any inside. So you’ll just have to… Read More →
Our motto in Maine is “Oysters Everyday.” Today’s fix comes from a cute little restaurant on the Rockland harbor called The Boathouse. Related posts: Primo in Rockland, Maine Jess’s Market in Rockland, Maine Shopping Beth’s Farm Market in Warren, Maine Lunch at Westwood
For our final dinner errand of the day, we’ll stop at Jess’s Market in Rockland for lobstahs. Like this guy: Related posts: Shopping Beth’s Farm Market in Warren, Maine Primo in Rockland, Maine A Visit to the Maine State Prison Store Detour: Schmidt’s Meat Market
When we first drove past the Maine State Prison Store in Thomaston, we nearly hit the brakes and made a U-turn. But we were expected at Jeff and Theresa’s for cocktail hour, so we decided to skip it. Lucky for us, while we were running the dinner errands with Theresa,… Read More →
For supper on Monday night, Theresa had some delicious dishes planned. Lobster BLTs, for one. Corn. And a blueberry salad with arugula and gorgonzola. Killer. She bought all her produce from a terrific farm stand called Beth’s Farm Market. On the Beth’s website, Beth says (and yes, there is a… Read More →
The chef at Primo is Melissa Kelly. We’ve never eaten her food before, but had always meant to when she was cooking a lot closer to us at the restaurant at Old Chatham Sheepherding Company in the Hudson Valley. She left there to opened Primo with pastry chef and co-owner… Read More →
Rory and Chris were married on Rory’s family farm in Maine on Aug. 21, 2010. Here’s a look at a few photos from the wedding. Related posts: Dinner with Chris and Rory at Tarry Tavern Nuptials: Michele and Mark SCF Goes on the Road to Maine Supper at Striped Bass… Read More →
We packed up the car, loaded the bikes and got on the road. Like the dorks that we are, we even had a cooler for drinks and snacks on the road. Thank goodness, because we wouldn’t want to ignore the sage advice of the government in Maine: There are many… Read More →