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Asparagus and Herb Frittata

Longer days mean more eggs, and a new spring frittata recipe is hatched.
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How to Do a Maine Beach Lobster Bake

A Maine summer day and some lobsters are (almost) all you need for the perfect outdoor feast.
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A Meal as Easy as Late Summer

Freshly picked vegetables and herbs bring out the best in pastured chicken.
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First Taste of Spring

Welcome spring with pesto, pasta, and greens.
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Hard Opening

Last year, 170 new restaurants opened in Maine. Statistically, more than a quarter of them won’t make it through their first year. This is the story of one that did — restaurateur Annemarie Ahearn’s ambitious Salt Water Farm — and of what it took to get there: bruised egos, broken friendships, and tough lessons about what Mainers want.
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Annemarie Ahearn’s Fresh and Smoked Haddock Chowder Recipe

Welcome autumn with a Maine comfort-food classic.
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Annemarie Ahearn’s Biscuits with Summer Berries Recipe

Berries with biscuits and cream evoke memories of carefree days.

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