Today’s edition of the Portland Daily Sun reports on Out on a Limb, a rare apple CSA that’s starting its second year this Fall.
The Rare Apple CSA took root at Super Chilly Farm in Palermo, where “John Bunker and Cammy Watts grow apples, pears, plums and cherries on Super Chilly Farm in Palermo,” according to their website. “Founded in 1972, the farm’s specialty is a collection of rare and historic apple varieties, at last count well over 200. Many of the varieties originated in Maine, from York County to The County. John and Cammy think of the farm less as a commercial orchard and more as a repository for rare and endangered varieties.”
Stonyfield Cafe at the US Open
According to a report in today’s Press Herald, the Stonyfield Cafe is headed to the US Open to sell their eats to hungry tennis fans.
Sports fans at the 2010 U.S. Open in New York City will be able to dine on the normal sports venue fare, from hot dogs to burgers, pizza and ice cream.
But they’ll also be able to partake in healthy parfaits, flatbread sandwiches, cold soups and salads from Maine’s own Stonyfield Cafe.
Bakery Fundraising
In a new twist on the bake sale concept, vegan/gluten-free bakery Cakeface is using the web to raise capital and expand operations. (via Avery Yale Kamila)
Profile of Pearls Seaside Market & Cafe
Today’s Press Herald includes a profile of Pearls Seaside Market and Cafe on Cliff Island.
After Labor Day, Maine-made organic gelato will melt away and name-brand ice cream will fill the freezer. Changing out the food helps Steve and Johanna Corman mark the passing of seasons, and provides the ingredients with which they have created a successful business in the middle of Casco Bay.
Profile of Pearls Seaside Market & Cafe
Today’s Press Herald includes a profile of Pearls Seaside Market and Cafe on Cliff Island.
After Labor Day, Maine-made organic gelato will melt away and name-brand ice cream will fill the freezer. Changing out the food helps Steve and Johanna Corman mark the passing of seasons, and provides the ingredients with which they have created a successful business in the middle of Casco Bay.
Portland WSET Wine & Spirit Certificate Course
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, will be offering their Intermediate Level 2 certificate class in Portland this October. The class is being taught by Adam Chase and Elizabeth George from Grape Experience. The program is aimed at anyone “who works in wine, wants a career in the wine industry or has a serious interest in the subject”. See the WSET website for a more detailed explanation of what the course covers.
The class ($700 per person including wines and course materials) is taking place over 2 days October 23-24 with the final exam scheduled for October 30. The organizers are holding an informational session this Thursday (11 – 1 at Havana South) for anyone interested in learning more about WSET and the class itself.
Portland WSET Wine & Spirit Certificate Course
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, will be offering their Intermediate Level 2 certificate class in Portland this October. The class is being taught by Adam Chase and Elizabeth George from Grape Experience. The program is aimed at anyone “who works in wine, wants a career in the wine industry or has a serious interest in the subject”. See the WSET website for a more detailed explanation of what the course covers.
The class ($700 per person including wines and course materials) is taking place over 2 days October 23-24 with the final exam scheduled for October 30. The organizers are holding an informational session this Thursday (11 – 1 at Havana South) for anyone interested in learning more about WSET and the class itself.
This Week's Events
Wednesday — Wine Wise is teaching a class at The Wine Bar.
Thursday — there will be an informational session for anyone interested in taking the WSET intermediate level wine certificate course this Fall, a wine tasting at Browne Trading, a beer tasting at the Public Market House and Bard Coffee is holding their monthly latte art competition aka the Thursday Night Throwdown.
Friday — the Fourth Friday Food Film series is screening the movie Fed Up! and there will be a wine tasting at Scarborough Wine Outlet.
Farmer’s Markets — the traditional series of Farmer’s Markets are taking place Monday (Monument Square), Wednesday (Monument Square) and Saturday (Deering Oaks Park). Cultivating Community is running their new series of markets Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations around the city.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
This Week’s Events
Wednesday — Wine Wise is teaching a class at The Wine Bar.
Thursday — there will be an informational session for anyone interested in taking the WSET intermediate level wine certificate course this Fall, a wine tasting at Browne Trading, a beer tasting at the Public Market House and Bard Coffee is holding their monthly latte art competition aka the Thursday Night Throwdown.
Friday — the Fourth Friday Food Film series is screening the movie Fed Up! and there will be a wine tasting at Scarborough Wine Outlet.
Farmer’s Markets — the traditional series of Farmer’s Markets are taking place Monday (Monument Square), Wednesday (Monument Square) and Saturday (Deering Oaks Park). Cultivating Community is running their new series of markets Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations around the city.
For more information on these and other upcoming food happenings in the area, visit the event calendar.
If you are holding a food event this week that’s not listed above, publicize it by adding it as a comment to this post.
No Free Milk
A Maine state law regarding Milk pricing has forced Shaws to retract a promotion that would have given shoppers a free gallon of milk if they bought 6 gallons in a 2 month period.
Maine sets a minimum price for milk. The law is decades old, designed to prevent large retailers from offering milk from out of state as a loss leader, at prices that are below the cost of production for Maine dairy farms. The current minimum price is $3.55 a gallon for whole milk.
Giving away a gallon for every six purchased violates the law by dragging the average price below the minimum, Drake said.