Life in Maine

When I decided to return to the community garden, it was supposed to be a small endeavor. But the garden had other ideas.

Working, schooling and living with my family under one roof has changed things. Here’s how I made our house more serene.

Bedrooms, bathrooms, size … so much goes into choosing a house. But when you’re a house-hunting food writer there’s more to consider.

It’s mid-August and our mid-summer’s produce is a dream. Come gaze at our garden, and see why I am so excited about a plant I nearly pulled. I’d worried that …

Radishes, sweet potatoes and shallots are roasted with balsamic vinegar and then tossed with fresh arugula in this savory arugula salad recipe. July was the hottest month in recorded human …

Filled with sweet bell peppers, pea shoots and scallions, this easy recipe for Seasoned Rice Noodle Salad is excellent served with warm chicken. Spring is setting in here in Maine. …

This is a story of our perfectly imperfect Christmas season. It was magical! It was grand! It wasn’t at all perfect — and perhaps that’s the best part. As the …

There’s been a new addition to our home. And honestly, it was among the most unexpected new additions. But sometimes, it’s the things we don’t expect that turn out to …

This recipe for Dilly Beans, or Pickled Green Beans with Dill, is a lovely way to preserve summer’s green bean harvest for enjoying all year.

Someone pinch me! Our garden is growing and I am still amazed that we did this all from seed. That’s what I am sharing in the fourth installment of In Our …