Tag Archives: local food

Rhubarb Lime Salsa with Bitters

Posted on June 7, 2013 by mainebelle

Check out my latest recipe creation over at the Sunflower Natural Foods blog! xo

Posted in Food & Cooking | Tagged bitters recipe, local food, rhubarb, rhubarb salsa, salsa recipe, Sunflower Natural Foods | 1 Comment

Cider Donuts for Breakfast

Posted on November 15, 2011 by mainebelle

We finally made it out to an orchard last weekend – even though apple picking season has passed! We drove up to Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, Maine, and picked up organic apples, cider and of course, an assortment of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Cooking | Tagged apple cider, apples, donuts, local food, Maine apples, Ricker Hill Orchards, Sweeter Salt, sweetersalt | 2 Comments

Meatballs for when you don’t want pasta!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by mainebelle

It’s true! I’m not a huge fan of pasta – I like it now and then, but it’s so heavy and it’s just empty carbs. But I like meatballs – dilemma. What to do when you want a good protein … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Cooking | Tagged everybody likes sandwiches, fennel seeds, local food, meatball recipe, meatballs, meatballs without pasta, portland food co-op, tide mill farm | 4 Comments

Stocking Up: Maine Specialty CSAs

Posted on September 18, 2011 by mainebelle

Many small farms support themselves through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Most offer full and half shares of the farm’s products from May-October. In exchange for an up front payment, consumers receive fresh produce, flowers, meat, dairy and other products each … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Cooking | Tagged Alewive's Brook Farm, apples, Broadturn Farm, Buttermilk Hill Farm, Chicken CSA, CSAs, local food, Maine, Maine CSAs, Super Chilly Farm, Webb Family Farm | 1 Comment

Swiss Chard Loves Hot Weather

Posted on July 22, 2011 by mainebelle

As do most other items currently growing in the garden. This is the second year we have had a garden plot at the Portland Community Gardens location on North Street. It’s in a great location, lots of sun and great … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged basil, garden, golden beets, green beans, kale, lavender, local food, sage, swap, swiss chard | Leave a comment

Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill and Tomatoes

Posted on July 22, 2011 by mainebelle

Well, I’m just going to launch right in! I’m very excited to start a blog to share my adventures in Portland, Maine – gardening, cooking, thrifting, writing, local history and whatever else comes up along the way. First up, a … Continue reading →