In Maine one knows spring is here when fiddleheads show up in markets. Eagerly awaited, this treat is an all too fleeting part of spring.
Fiddlehead Fern Recipes
Candied Cranberries
Maine is famous for its blueberries. And the first cousin to them is the cranberry, like a ruby is to a sapphire! They are both members of the Vaccinium family of plants. While most people think of the cranberry as coming from Cape Cod, Maine also grows them. In fact, five islands off of Mount Desert Island, Maine are called the Cranberry Isles. There is Grand Cranberry Island and Little Cranberry Island.
Candied Ginger Tea
As fall comes to Maine the wind has been howling! The leaves from the ashes, the tallest of our trees, have dropped. They leaf out the latest of all of our trees- around June 22, and are gone as soon as cold creeps in!
When it gets cold I love to have ginger tea to drink. The recipe is simple! Two slices of candied ginger root, add hot water, steep, and enjoy! When your cup is empty, add more water. If the ginger root is strong it will last all day!
Cream Sauce
A well made cream sauce is a thing of beauty and a joy! For us it is traditional for our Thanksgiving dinner.
Figs in Port
Figs in port is an easy to make item, that will wow your friends and family. As simple as it can be, no one seems to make it at home!
Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing
One of the main stays of a Thanksgiving dinner is stuffing. While one can use it at other times, most Americans equate it with TURKEY! But, why not use it for stuffed acorn squash? or serve with a pork loin?
TOMATOES- OVEN DRIED
Tomatoes are a staple in most households. One of our favorite ways of putting tomatoes by is to oven dry them and then freeze them in small packages. While most dried tomatoes are hard, with a strange taste, these are soft, and have a deep rich flavor. They can be used in soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches. And they give a definite lift to winter tomatoes, when used together.