by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
This was a tough week for writing. Every writer gets writer’s block now and again. I’m writing a book that seemingly has nothing to do with food and another that completely does, so this can be a serious problem. Write a book. Sure! Why not? Two, please! I love it!...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Farms, Food
It’s harvest time! It’s the time of year when people are cognizant of the blessings of the earth. Whether you have your own gardens, garden with a friend, or pick up fresh food at the farmer’s markets or roadside stands, it’s hard to miss the richness of Mother...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
Part three of a three-part series on reinventing the Maine countryside. My morning started with the usual coffee, a side order of creamy eggnog, and a quick summer run. Someday, I’ll manage to do the run piece earlier, before the heat and humidity set in. Until then,...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
Part 2 of a three part series on renewing Maine’s countryside. If there’s one thing that never goes wasted in this home, it’s coffee. These days I’m into making cold brew coffee concentrate and let me tell you, it makes seriously, great tasting coffee. I don’t know...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
This week’s post will be the first of a three part series on “Renewing the Maine Countryside”. This summer in Maine has really been quite outstanding. We could use a little more rain to make the flowers and vegetable gardens feel better, but otherwise, what a...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community
This morning as I settled with my coffee mug and started to read, the thought of the recent media attention on Caitlyn Jenner floated across my mind. I decided to snag it and see where it took me. Heroes. Looking out for a hero. Much of the Caitlyn attention focused...
