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Last week brought me an incredible new discovery of culinary delight: crab meat quiche. I had never heard of this dish before, but some friends brought my grandma a whole mess of crab meat and she immediately hauled out her recipe book and set me to work. After struggling just a bit with crisi…

Image: Jeffrey Bary Popovers are one of my favorite Maine dishes and this recipe is sure to produce the puffiest rolls you've ever eaten.  I love them fresh out of the oven, when the tall, crisp shell of the pastry breaks open to reveal a steaming light interior. The bread insid…

Located just outside of Prospect, Maine, Fort Knox is among the best preserved Forts in New England. Built into the hill on the bank of the Penobscot River, the fort was meant to help defend the Penobscot Narrows in times of conflict. The Beginning of the FortFort Knox was named after the first Am…

If you don’t know how to cook a lobster, the task can often seem daunting. We’ve all heard the tales of lobsters screaming as they are boiled alive. Once you’ve actually cooked a lobster though, you learn that the rumors are false, the prep and cooking simple and the result far better than packets…

Traditional Maine lobster rolls are legendary, there’s no doubt, and summer approaching means lobster rolls are in season. All across the state, shacks are opening their doors and piling perfectly toasted buns high with the house lobster salad. Festivals, picnics, luncheons and events will feature…