As you all know, I love to eat. And although Maine is my favorite place (except for maybe on these dull March days), I also like to travel, mostly so I can experience foods I’ve never tried before. My latest grand discovery is Nanaimo Bars, a confection I sampled with much gusto on a recent […]
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Cooking at the Cove: For St. Patrick’s Day, the simpler the better
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I’m remembering the homey suppers I enjoyed in the Land of Green a few years back and wanted to recreate one of those for you. Irish food is satisfying fare that some would consider quite plain. However, this supper not only reminds me of my heritage, but also of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: By popular demand, THE Beef Stew
Believe it or not, I’ve been writing Cooking at the Cove for over two years already and I enjoy it even more than when I published my very first column. I have my “fan club” to thank for the warm, cozy feelings I experience when I’m in my kitchen creating new recipes I hope you’ll […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Making do
On the morning of this writing, there’s a snowstorm here at the cove. My plan to get to town for groceries was postponed so I examined the insides of the freezer and pantry to see what might inspire me. As my grown-up children checked in one by one, we reminisced about “the good old days” […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Baking day supper
On a recent wintry gray day, I decided to make my home state’s beloved Black and White Cookies. For those who don’t know, these treats are to New York what the Whoopie Pie is to Maine. Although I do purchase a supermarket Black and White when I can find them, I do prefer to take […]
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Cooking at the Cove: For the ones you love
Yes, I know we just did a chicken thigh recipe last week, but bear with me. This is totally different. For this recipe, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Boneless, skinless specimens are just not the same. To accompany this elegant entrée, delicate, glossy green beans with a bit of crunch are perfect, as is a […]
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Gina Barreca: Finding comfort in unexpected places
I don’t brave the day’s headlines until after I’ve scanned the comics and my horoscope.
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Cooking at the Cove: The Cove Chowder
Don’t toy with me when it comes to fish chowder. The focus is the fish. Don’t overcook it or allow it to break up into tiny pieces. Don’t leave the potatoes too chunky. Don’t thicken it with a roux. And don’t add thyme, tarragon or any other fanciness. Ideally, do use homemade fish stock, but […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Make pasta night deliziosa
Every once in a while, I allow myself the pleasure of indulging in a substantial bowl of pasta. I usually prepare this bolognese when a grandchild or two is visiting here at the cove. Having these growing, always-hungry children in my care not only gives me an excuse to prepare a hearty supper, but there […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A simple, scrumptious scallop supper
I’ve been reading up on the Nordic tradition of “hygge,” a Danish-Norwegian word that translates as “a feeling of coziness.” It’s also about “taking pleasure in the simple things in life.” And there’s really nothing simpler than a supper of scallops and freshly pickled vegetables to brighten a long winter’s night. Now that the holiday […]