by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food, Spiritual
“Meraki” [pronounced: may-rah-kee]. It’s a Greek word, derived from the Turkish “Merak”, for which there is no direct English translation. It is used to describe “doing something with soul, creativity, or love”, no matter how difficult the task. It should be of no...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
First published in Franklin Journal On a recent Friday, I schlepped my way to the Farmington Farmer’s Market. It’s smallish, but for what it lacks in size, it makes up in personality. As markets go, personality is a plus. This one is situated on a patch of lusciously,...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
First published in The Franklin Journal It’s another warm day here in Maine. The Weather Channel has predicted temps of high 80’s to low 90’s. We’ve had barely enough rain this summer to wet your whistle, but I have reveled in the sun’s rays and the joy of writing....
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
First published in The Franklin Journal There are so many diet options! Paleo. Atkins. Weight Watchers. Gluten-free. The list goes on without an end in sight. Each one has a marketing campaign to attract a particular consumer who will try it in an attempt to find the...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Farms, Food
First printed in Franklin Journal Across America, country fairs and festivals are the happening thing and will lead us from summer, right through fall. It’s rather hard to believe it’s that time all ready. I’m sure for farmers, the time moves even more quickly....
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food, Spiritual
First appeared in The Franklin Journal The Red Barn” is a small restaurant at 455 Riverside Drive, Augusta, Maine. Making your way out of Augusta via ME-3 E, you may think you’ve gone too far just about the time you find the left turn onto Riverside. Drive down...
