A Night in Provence

2018 is the year of the dog in the Chinese zodiac.  While we don’t follow the Chinese calendar, every year we declare it a year of something.  The criteria are simple: it is whatever strikes us on the farm as being particularly abundant, beautiful, or noteworthy.  This year we have decided that it is the…

As we witness the last vestiges of summer, we are reminded of the many wonderful experiences we have enjoyed through conversations with new and repeat diners who have become friends.  What constantly amazes us is the people we meet at the restaurant who have such fascinating lives and share with us their friendship and more….

Those muggy, humid days of mid-summer are upon us bringing moist air that the winter squash, corn and tomatoes thrive upon.  Summer squash and zucchini are picked daily and if missed, they turn into baseball bats within 24 hrs.  The winter wheat is ripening into a beautiful gold and contrasts brilliantly against the late planted…

With Christmas and the New Year fast upon us… Chef Eddie, Bob and I (Mary), have been creating menu selections over morning cups of coffee.  The cozy feel of warmth from the fire, and the scent of pine given off from the massive timber frame dining room, make easy work selecting the food that will…

As many of you know I was born and grew up in Eastport.  The 4th of July, or Independence Day, has special meaning for that town and this year marks a major milestone in history of the State of Maine.  Many of you may know that Eastport was captured by the British in July 11th…