This Post sponsored by Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream It’s time to CELEBRATE! With Maine Rocky Mountain Pie! Acadia National Park is celebrating it’s 100th Anniversary this year and Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream is helping us celebrate along with them. With a purchase of Chocolate Brownie Crunch or I Scream for Cake ice cream, Gifford’s will donate […]
Arugula Brussels Sprout Salad
Arugula Brussels Sprouts Salad marks the beginning of my new journey. You see, there is something very special about today. Well actually there was something very special about July 7th, 2016. That was the day I got the news from my doctor: I have breast cancer. Just typing those words seems so surreal. I Have Breast […]
The Norumbega Inn
The Norumbega Inn, inspiration for a Tasty Adventure and… …some delicious Lavender Blueberry Pancakes (recipe to follow.) So, Paul and I had a little road trip down to Camden, Maine. We stopped to visit The Norumbega Inn, a beautiful, iconic stone castle which was built back in 1886. The mansion, owned by Sue Walser and […]
Onion Dyed Easter Eggs
Onion Dyed Easter Eggs – my new favorite thing! 🙂 Happy Easter to all who celebrate! My family and I are actually celebrating Easter on May 1st this year because we are Greek Orthodox, but, I couldn’t wait until then to share this gem of an idea. The funny thing is I really didn’t believe […]
Ice Scream Cake
This “Cool” post sponsored by Gifford’s Ice Cream. Gifford’s Ice Cream has reopened it’s stands for the season! Oh YEAH!! There is nothing like some cold, creamy Gifford’s Ice Cream! And wanna know what’s even more exciting?! They’ve come out with a cool new flavor “I Scream for Cake!” After all, what’s better than Gifford’s Ice Cream? […]
The Bacon Tree in Winterport
Bacon! Oh Yeah! I am telling you, if you want a truly amazing and soul satisfying breakfast look no further than The Bacon Tree in Winterport, Maine. I recently met some friends down there for brunch and what a meal we had! The most amazing biscuits smothered in a homemade sausage gravy. Eggs Benedict with […]
Charcuterie of Unity
Chef Paul and I visited Charcuterie today, a delicatessen which specializes in dressed meats, smoked meats and cheeses. Charcuterie is located in Unity, Maine just a 45 minute drive south of Bangor. This artisanal shop is part of a growing Amish community and uses no electricity or modern conveniences. Everything is as natural as you […]
Bangor Market
Bangor Market is definitely a treasure that should not be overlooked. Located on Buck Street just across from the Bangor Raceway it offers a wide variety of local products. I stopped by this past Saturday to search out some local products for my kitchen and pantry. Open year round on Saturdays from 9:00 am to […]
Andouille Sausage Puff Pastry Wraps
Super Bowl Sunday! Are You Ready For Some Football – Snacks? How about Andouille Sausage Puff Pastry Wraps? This year my husband requested “Pigs in a Blanket.” You know, those tiny little hot dogs that are wrapped in refrigerated biscuit dough. Well, since we will not have the pleasure of getting to cheer for our […]
Gourmand Dream
Eventide Epicurean Specialties! First let me begin by saying “WOW!” I’ve made a new discovery! Eventide Epicurean Specialties is a Gourmand Dream located on Boothbay House Hill in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. It has a colorful, charming storefront which upon approaching draws you right in. The unique collection of gourmet products from all over the state […]
Harvest Pumpkin Ale Bread
Oh how I love Fall-Themed Beer! And anything with “Pumpkin” in it! My husband recently purchased one of those variety packs of beer. You know, the ones that have about four flavors of deliciousness. Well, at least I think so! There were a few bottles of pumpkin flavored ale. He’s not so crazy about the […]
Apple Crisp
Autumn is here! Or should I say “Fall?” There is a crisp, chill in the air and the orchards are harvesting one of my favorite fruits – APPLES! There is nothing quite like biting into a fresh, tart apple and having it snap back at you. Of course if you are fortunate enough to live […]