Take a moment to consider George Bellows’ painting The Teamster. Each brush stroke is intentional. Each simultaneously conveys movement and light. Via the brush strokes, I am transported to the boatyard: I hear Penobscot Bay lapping against the weathered wood docks; I see tall spires of masts against the deep blue Maine sky; I feel […]
It’s almost here! Strawberry season is coming, regardless of pandemics. And THAT’S a reason for all of us in this beautiful state to be thankful. (PSA: For those with strawberry allergies, I’m sorry; you may want to stop reading.) Here in Maine there are May days when the temperature is colder than I want and […]
For me, cooking is like enjoying art; it’s an opportunity to transport. It’s a door that stands wide open each day, regardless of our current requirement to be at home and despite the ridiculous weather here in Maine. It may be snowing in April, but when I choose to go through that open door, I […]
At its most basic, cooking is about recognizing what ingredients are available—or what raw materials must be used before spoiling—and then using those items to create a product that feeds our bodies. The fun of cooking, for me, comes from noticing the colors and textures of materials and playing with these qualities to create something […]
