What an event-filled four years of weekly reports on food and beverage I’ve seen happening in the southern Midcoast area. Restaurant openings and closings, beer tastings, wine dinners, farmers markets, agri- and aqua-culture tours, food festivals, competitions, and more occurred regularly (even during the pandemic) and were worthy of note in “Sande’s Picks.” My days […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Sharing the fruits of an Irish vacation
I recently returned from a trip to Ireland and decided to share my good vacation vibes via a few U.K. dishes that were on menus throughout the Emerald Isle. I know it’s June and an oven casserole topped with mashed potatoes, salad dotted with Gorgonzola and Sticky Toffee Pudding may not speak summer to you, […]
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Sande’s Picks: Portland Wine Week volunteers wanted
Portland Wine Week is almost here. The week of June 13-19 is packed with lively and tasty events celebrating food, wine (and other beverages) and culinary education. Four kick-off events will be held at Falmouth Country Club on opening day that focus on women winemakers and bring interesting people together over great food experiences. Lots […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Salad and smoothies – a winning breakfast combo
It was a beautiful summer morning several years ago when I dropped in on my youngest daughter and she served me salad for breakfast. She was awaiting the birth of her first child at the time and doing her best to start her day in the best way possible. I recall helping her harvest a […]
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Sande’s Picks: ‘Totally reimagined space’ welcomes patrons to 555 North
Award-winning Chef Steve Corry and his wife, Michelle, who manages the front of the house, have brought their culinary and hospitality skills to a totally reimagined space at 555 North, now open at The Federal hotel. The restaurant at 10 Water St. in downtown Brunswick seats 140 and has new expansive windows, letting in plenty […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A culinary visit to Thailand
Don’t ask me why, but I had never tried Thai Green Curry Chicken before a friend gifted me with a packet of green curry paste and wow … I had definitely been missing out. If you haven’t tried making this meal at home, you must. The satisfying aromas emanating from your kitchen will announce that […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Memorable dessert tops Memorial Day menu
One of my favorite months of the year is coming soon, but first, we must celebrate Memorial Day. Here at the cove, I’m excited about summer bursting forth everywhere I look. I’m happy to report that the pots of herbs and my little lettuce colony on the deck are looking especially bounteous. And, as usual, […]
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Sande’s Picks: The energy and flavors of Colombia come to Brunswick
Arepas, pasabocas and cazuelas can be found on many streets in Colombia and, now, in Brunswick, Maine, at Maize. Arepas are grilled, stuffed corn pockets that are crispy on the outside and filled with a variety of mixtures of cheeses, meats, veggies, pico de gallo and garlic. They are served with sauces on the side […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The bodacious brownie brigade
I decided to do something a little different this week: go wild with brownies. My inspiration came from the lonely box of brownie mix in the back of the pantry and a craving for mocha, a chance meet-up with peanut butter brownies made by my granddaughter, and a memory of a favorite brownie with a […]
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Coastal Journal Edition School Notebook: May 13
Terrific Teens Midcoast native honored as first-generation college student Jenna Roane, of Brunswick, has been inducted into Worcester, Massachusetts-based College of Holy Cross’ chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national honor society recognizing the achievements of first-generation students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators. Roane, class of 2024, was a member and officer […]