During the month of March (with the anticipation of Spring and the travel and tourism season), I’m going to blog about talented Maine artists throughout the state. R. Scott Baltz is today’s featured artist. He lives on Mount Desert Island and displays wonderful movement through use of color and style. I’ve shown three pieces of […]
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Maine offers some of the most spectacular dining in the country. The 2009 James Beard Foundation nominations are in and we’re proud to have such talent right here in the Pine Tree State. Here are this year’s Semi-Finalists: Outstanding Chef: Sam Hayward, Fore Street, Portland, Maine Outstanding Restaurant: Fore Street, Portland, Maine Best New Restaurant:
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March 11-15 is the Portland Flower ShowMarch 13 is Moonlight Madness in BathMarch 21-22 Maine Fishing Expo in Freeport (come stay at the Captain Briggs House, a great in-town but on a quiet side street B&B for sale)March 22 is Maine Maple SundayMarch 22 bake fresh breads with Stone Turtle BakingMarch 25 cooking and baking
March 22, 2009 is Maine’s Maple Sunday. It’s the participating farms’ opportunity to give visitors an understanding of just what goes into creating that beautiful amber colored syrup known as sweet liquid gold. Come see what tasty treats our sugarhouses have to offer!
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This is Maine chef and cookbook author Kate Gooding (Black Fly Stew, the painting in the background was used for Kate’s cookbook cover). Kate and her husband Don hosted our dinner. Kate’s been on Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern! Here was our menu And here’s our Wineaux crew (minus Kate, acting photographer)This was
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While my husband was browsing through blogs this morning, he came across a funny post with a catchy photo of a sign. But the subject of the entry was the best part, at least for me! It mentions several thriving real estate blogs, and guess whose was mentioned with a link out to that blog?
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Just for fun, join the 9th annual event with friends and family on Saturday, February 28th. My contribution to our 4 course meal is a Salad of Mesclun Greens, Crispy Shallots, Figs soaked in Sherry, Toasted Walnuts and Peppercorn Goat Cheese (from Sunset Acres Farm) tossed with a Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette. The wine I’ve selected
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$45mil Freeport development underway…from MaineBiz February 24. Also in the works – a premier train station for Freeport to become a Transit Oriented Destination (TOD). Captain Briggs House offers a buyer a great opportunity while interest rates are historically low, while the area, and thus the potential of the area businesses continue to grow. Win-win
Good news for Captain Briggs House Bed and Breakfast listing in Freeport, Maine Read More »
You think you might have a pretty good idea what type of inn or B&B is ideal for you. However, coming from experience, I can tell you that if you keep an open mind, your options will be much greater and results possibly much more successful. If there exists the perfect property, it’s often rare
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