by Lillian Lake | Oct 27, 2018 | Food
The other night I ate grass-fed, organically raised spareribs. That singular act determined this week’s column would be different. As the first of a series, it’s from a more personal perspective but it’s time to tell my story in the hope that it will help other...
by Lillian Lake | Sep 29, 2018 | Coffee, Food
This morning I took a coffee break at Life Perks Coffee Company in Wilton, Maine. I don’t go often, but when I do, I always order the “French Toast” latte. I’m not sure that’s the real name, but with brown sugar and cinnamon, it tastes like French toast. It’s...
by Lillian Lake | Sep 4, 2018 | Food, Recipes
The sun was a fiery ball this morning as I had my morning cup of coffee. It promises to warm up considerably today, and I’m glad of it. A few more days of clear air and warm sunshine suits me fine. My mornings of writing outside are numbered, I know, but I intend to...
by Lillian Lake | Aug 21, 2018 | Farms, Food, Recipes
There are a few foods that mark the peak of a Maine summer like sweet corn. Yesterday, besides beet greens, cucumbers, and string beans, I picked up a “baker’s dozen” ears of corn at Whitewater Farm in New Sharon, Maine. Once you find the food you love, it’s like the...
by Lillian Lake | Jul 31, 2018 | Food, Recipes, Stop Trafficking
I’m sitting on my deck writing and working on a new product line. Words cannot adequately describe the commotion that is going on in my backyard! For several days blackbirds have been taking over the bird feeder. Only yesterday morning did I see them back down to a...
by Lillian Lake | Jul 24, 2018 | Building Community, Food, Recipes
Next week there will be a community dinner in the food court of Mt. Blue High School (not sponsored by RSU9), 129 Seamon Road in Farmington. The $5/plate dinner is Friday, July 27th 5 – 7 pm. This dinner will help alleviate financial needs for Mat Otte whose mother...
