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Simply Elegant

Why save chocolate mousse for special occasions when it’s so easy to prepare?
Holiday cocktail recipes
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3 Warm and Bright Cocktails for the Holidays

We asked bartenders at two of our favorite watering holes to match the spirit of the season with recipes for quaffs that are warm, bright, and cheery.
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Pumpkinhead Orange Cranberry Sauce

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Apples to Donuts

There’s little more satisfying than the crunch of a just-picked apple — except maybe a warm, freshly baked cider donut. Bet you can’t resist.
Summer Succotash with Soft Herbs
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Three of a Kind

Corn, squash, and beans are ideal companions in both garden and kitchen. See Annemarie Ahearn's Summer Succotash with Soft Herbs recipe.
Maine-Pies
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10 Maine Pie Makers Worth a Slice of Your Time

Nothing smells and tastes more like summer in Maine than a berry pie. What better way to embrace the season than by filling a pie or patronizing one of Maine’s expert pie makers? Ready your forks and remember that Maine’s flaky summer treats are best enjoyed outdoors and with friends.
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Pumpkinhead Whoopie Pies

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Roasted Delicata Squash and Autumn Greens
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Light and Cozy

Cold, dark days call for warm, bright salads. See this recipe for Roasted Delicata Squash and Autumn Greens.
Braised duck with Turnips and Apple Brandy
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November’s Other Bird

Crown the holiday table with a rich and savory roast duck.
Annemarie Ahearn's Apple Cake Recipe
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Bearing Fruit

An orchard is a gift to the future that nourishes us right now.
pea-soup
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Yes, Peas!

Move over, gazpacho — local legumes make a supremely summery soup.
Popovers from Acadia’s Jordan Pond House
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Acadia Favorites: Popovers

In the summer, MDI has the world’s highest popover density. Here are a few favorite popover providers.
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