Category Archives: Food
A great Maine get-away
The Samoset Resort in Rockport is a fantastic place to enjoy Maine’s beautiful coast. Almost every room has a stunning view of the ocean. And their Italian restaurant is superb. They host lots of events including weddings. On a recent Monday morning I had three medical appointments in Rockport, so Linda and I […]
A great guide to the spectacular Down East Maine
A Child’s Life 90 Years Ago features wonderful stories
Earlene Ahlquist Chadbourne’s book, A Child’s Life 90 Years Ago, is a fascinating look back at the lives of her father Earle and his sister Florence, as they grew up in Scarborough, Maine, on a rural farm from 1923 – 1946. Earlene has a talent for putting you right there, experiencing life without indoor plumbing, […]
Here’s how to reduce your use
We can all improve our environment by reducing our use. And thankfully, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has created a brochure called Reduce Your Use, to help us do just that. In the brochure I learned that the average Maine family of four wastes about $1600 worth of food each year contributing to more […]