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Maine Cocktails: The Grand Trunk
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The Grand Trunk

This Maine cocktail features spirits from Liquid Riot Bottling Company in Portland. Watch the John Myers duo make it!
Maine Cocktails: The Dirigo
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The Dirigo

Watch the John Myers duo mix The Dirigo, a custom cocktail made with Maine spirits, submitted by Jessie Lacey.
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Baked Bean Soup

From Maine Home Cooking — 175 Recipes from Down East
Beef Stew recipe
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Comfort in a Bowl

Beef stew warms your bones and lifts your spirits on cold winter days.
Maine Thanksgiving Pie Recipe
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What’s Thanksgiving Without Pie?

What’s Thanksgiving Without Pie? Baker Sara Ettinger of Aurora Provisions, a gourmet market, café, and caterer in Portland’s West End neighborhood, offers her versions of two holiday classics.
Maine Recipe, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pie
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopies

My mother's recipe — however, I added the chocolate chips!
Rhubarb Hand Pies
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How to Make Rhubarb Hand Pies

Rhubarb delivers rewards early in the growing season.
Desserted
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Ricotta Doughnut Holes with Orange-Scented Dipping Chocolate

From, Desserted: Recipes and Tales from an Island Chocolatier, by Kate Shaffer
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Lobster Stew

From Maine Home Cooking — 175 Recipes from Down East Kitchen by Sandra L. Oliver
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Stuffed Maine Lobster

A recipe for Stuffed Maine Lobster, by Chef Barton Seaver.
Ultimate Maine Thanksgiving, Recipes, Down East Magazine
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The Ultimate Maine Thanksgiving Feast

Every family has their own Thanksgiving dinner traditions, but some common elements, like turkey, sweet potatoes, and a whole lot of butter, unite us all in mouthwatering anticipation. Larry Matthews, chef/owner of the iconic Back Bay Grill in Portland, likes to keep things simple and delicious, with dishes that allow for easy adjustment to accommodate a potentially increased guest list.
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Crab-Stuffed Roasted Maine Lobster

This recipe by Oceana executive chef Ben Pollinger is sure to wow your guests.
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