Local farmers market asparagus doesn’t come cheap. But there are ways to make this favorite vegetable stretch.
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Cumberland & Falmouth Farmers Market open for season
The Cumberland & Falmouth Farmers Market is now open for the season with new hours. The market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 29 in Cumberland, behind Town Hall at 290 Tuttle Road. In Falmouth, it will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through […]
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Yarmouth Farmers Market makes return May 5
Yarmouth Farmers Market returns for the season on May 5. The market will be held every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. through Oct. 27 at 1 Railroad Square. Fifteen regular vendors will include Andrews Farm, Niyat Catering, Empanada Club and Counterpoint Bread, and guest vendors also will be on site each week. Food trucks also will […]
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Green Plate Special: Winter salads deserve a spot in your kitchen
No juicy, peak season tomatoes or tender kernels of just picked corn, but winter salads in Maine can offer heft, crunch, tang and charm all their own.
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Yarmouth market wraps up strong season
The Yarmouth Farmer’s Market set up for the last time this year on Oct. 28.
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Stuffed squash boats are versatile and easy to prep ahead
The roasted vessels can be filled with a host of different ingredient combinations – the only limit is your imagination.
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Green Plate Special: Eat locally, seasonally – and take a page from Persian kitchens
Cookbook writer and eco-conscious chef Louisa Shafia is visiting Rockport this week to cook and teach.
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Portland Farmers’ Market to temporarily move to Payson Park
The Portland Farmers’ Market will move to Payson Park beginning May 12 so work can be done to treat trees in Deering Oaks for browntail moth caterpillars. The market will return to Deering Oaks Wednesday, June 30. The market at Payson Park can be accessed from Ocean Avenue or Baxter Boulevard, with parking by the […]
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Sign of summer: Farmers market returns to Deering Oaks
Portland’s first outdoor market of the season boasted leafy greens, jazzy music and sunny weather.
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Making the case for celery, beyond a vehicle for peanut butter
Could local varieties or a celebrity influencer help boost the vegetable’s stature?