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Atsuko Fujimoto’s not-your-father’s Danish, filled with strawberry–green-tea custard from Norimoto Bakery

Atsuko Fujimoto’s Crossover Cooking

At her wholesale Norimoto Bakery, she's infusing classic pastries with farflung flavors.
Water buffalo at ME Water Buffalo Co. in Appleton

Maine Water Buffaloes Make Amazing Gelato

ME Water Buffalo Co. farm and creamery is a heartfelt affair.
Annemarie AhearnMaine Coast Paella

Springtime Recipes from Modern Country Cooking

An excerpt from contributor Annemarie Ahearn's gorgeous new cookbook.
Taste Test: R.E.D.D. Energy Bars

Taste Test: R.E.D.D. Energy Bars

The pocket-size snacks pack impressive nutrition stats. Are they loaded with flavor too?
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Dean’s Sweets Chocolate Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win one of two custom gift packages from Dean's Sweets!
Evan's Rockin’ Hot Sauce and a saxapohone

Evan’s Rockin’ Hot Sauce is Sax-y and Spicy

Saxophonist Evan Smith, of indie-pop band Bleachers, brings the heat to the stage and to the table.
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Wood-Fired Meals Star at Walkers Maine, in Cape Neddick

The AAA four-diamond restaurant strikes a balance between chefy flair and homey comfort.
During the spring harvest, Michael Romanyshyn boils sap in a wood-fired evaporator and sells his Temple Tappers brand of birch syrup to specialty grocers and restaurants.

Can Birch Syrup Pick Up Steam?

A western Maine tapper is all in on maple syrup's lesser-known cousin.
Erik Desjarlais Bakes Up a Comeback

Erik Desjarlais Bakes Up a Comeback

The formerly hard-charging chef finds a fresh start at the New Gloucester Village Store.
Oxbow Beer Garden4

Ski In, Eat Out at Oxbow’s New Beer Garden

Winter trails lead to hot pizza and cold beer at the brewing company's outpost in Oxford.
Aroostook County beer made with local hops and barley

On Tap in the County? Truly Local Beers

Aroostook hop growers, maltsters, and brewers are teaming up on homegrown suds.
Eat Like a Franco-American at Dolly's Restaurant

Eat Like a Franco-American at Dolly’s Restaurant

This Frenchville diner's cretons, poutine, and ployes are très bien.
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