The Food & Dining in today’s Press Herald includes a profile of the Island Micro Farm on Peaks Island,
Located on the back side of Peaks Island down a winding gravel road, the farm is a new enterprise created by resident Mark Shain. But unlike traditional farms where straight rows of tilled soil define the landscape, Shain’s farm follows a permaculture model.
an article about three Farmers Market add-on services that either cook meals for you or deliver groceries to you door,
The concept of eating local foods is already wildly popular here in Maine, but for some people it can still be a challenge. It’s hard to make it to a farmers market on Saturday morning if your kids have a soccer game on the same day. Other people like the idea of eating locally, but they aren’t sure what to do with the food that comes in a CSA share.
Now a couple of local businesses are trying to remove any remaining barriers by making local, seasonal foods even more accessible to the public.
and a report the recently revived Way Way penny candy store in Saco.