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: September 2012
Pick Your Own Apples
If you happen to live in an apple growing region, at this time of the year you might see signs reading “pick your own apples”. At our orchard in New Hampshire, I think the message has taken on a whole … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, apples, deer, Nature, New Hampshire, outdoors, wildlife
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Caprese Salad
What better way to end the season than with a dish that is the essence of an Italian summer garden…tomatoes and basil. Each summer one of my favorite antipasto dishes is a caprese salad of sliced vine ripe tomatoes, fresh … Continue reading
Reflections On Summer
At this time of the year, I find myself reflecting on the lovely summer that is now coming to an end. Summer days seem to pass far too quickly. One day I was planting my vegetable garden, then I was … Continue reading
The Most Famous Sandwich In New England
The most famous sandwich in New England is a lobster roll. What can you say about a lobster roll? After all, it is just a sandwich served on what most people would call a hotdog or frankfurter bun. But what … Continue reading
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Tagged food, lobster roll, Maine, New England, Recipes, seafood
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Lobster Fra Diavolo
On Saturday morning, I sent my husband to the market to buy some sliced turkey breast for lunch and he came home with five live lobsters. He said how could he resist the lobsters when they were selling for $3.99 … Continue reading
A Boater’s Dream
The Midcoast of Maine is one of the state’s most beautiful areas. It is known for its quaint harbor villages, light houses, rocky coastline, offshore islands, bald eagles, seals, and lobster boats. If you want to see it all, you … Continue reading
