A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Arugula Salad With Figs, Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Dolce
When perfectly ripe figs are in season, there is nothing better than using them in a salad that compliments their wonderful sweet and succulent taste. Arugula salad with figs, prosciutto and gorgonzola dolce cheese is a great combination of bitter, … Continue reading
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Tagged cheese, Dinner, figs, food, Italian, prosciutto, Recipes, salad
123 Comments
The Thrill Of Victory And The Agony Of Defeat
You hear the saying “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” often in relation to sports but this year the saying can also apply to my vegetable garden. At the end of May, I planted heirloom tomato plants … Continue reading
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Tagged blight, food, Gardening, heirloom tomatoes, Nature, plants, Tomatoes
216 Comments
Paella Mixta (Paella With Chicken, Chorizo and Seafood)
Paella is a classic, flavorful rice dish from Spain. Originating in the rice-growing area of Valencia, it started out as a dish cooked in the fields by workers over an open fire. Now, you will find this dish prepared in … Continue reading
Lakeside Happenings
When you think of spending summers at a lake in Maine, it might include an early morning in a canoe on the calm water. With a paddle in hand, you could be gliding through the quiet water just off the shore. … Continue reading
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Tagged antique cars, boat show, boats, cars, Long Lake, loons, Naples Maine, seaplane, Songo River Queen, travel, wooden boats
146 Comments
Grilled Chicken Thighs With A Honey Sriracha Glaze
Grilled chicken thighs with a honey sriracha glaze are tender, juicy pieces of meat with yummy caramelized crispy edges. These marinated and quickly grilled pieces of chicken have a slight sweetness, a little heat and a tangy flavor that can change … Continue reading
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Tagged avocado salad, chicken, chicken thighs, Dinner, food, grilling, honey sriracha glaze, Recipes, yellow rice
140 Comments
The Colors Of Summer
Towards to end of summer, the gardens at our cottage are a blaze of color. You might say it is their last hurrah. The vegetable garden is just coming into its’ prime with ripening tomatoes and large basil plants whose … Continue reading
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Tagged Asiatic lily, Flowers, Garden, Gardening, Maine, Nature, plants, Summer
167 Comments
The Foraging Trilogy III: Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig
This trilogy started with a day trip to Portland and a delicious lunch. The meal included a meze plate that had a wonderful Italian black pepper dry salami. I made a note to see if one of the local markets … Continue reading
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Tagged antipasto, Dinner, food, foraging, home again home again jiggity jig, Italian, mushrooms, pasta, Recipes, vegetarian
137 Comments
The Foraging Trilogy II: To Market, To Market
I love visiting a city that has nice markets and Portland, Maine which is an hour away from our summer cottage on the lake, makes a great destination for searching out food sources. It was once named America’s foodiest small … Continue reading
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Tagged food, foraging, Italian, Maine, Micucci Grocery, Portland, Standard Baking Co., travel, Two Fat Cats, Whole Foods
185 Comments
