Though there are many advantages to home births, especially during the pandemic, there are steps that need to be taken in order to make sure they are done safely and confidently. Read More
Tomato soup is one of our ultimate comfort foods, especially served with a grilled cheese sandwich. You can make it easily, since the store soup shelves may be bereft of it, as they were two weeks ago when last I went grocery shopping. Read More
I can’t tell you how many times over the past weeks I have stuck my own hand out, only to have it rightfully rebuffed as any form of physical contact during the time of COVID-19 must be avoided, writes Julia Bayly. Read More
Recently, a viral internet video has taken the coffee world by storm: whipped coffee. Read More
Whatever your situation may be, we’ve compiled our tips and guidance on how to thrive while sheltering in place during this unprecedented time. Read More
“I just wanted a shack with a stove.” Read More
Valerie Chiasson moved into her 230-square-foot house in Brooklin in November. Unlike many tiny houses, this one is set on a foundation. Here she shares more details about living the tiny-house dream. What made you decide to live in a tiny house? My youngest son, age… Read More
Think of it as the tiny house that could. Read More
Because some of us are staying home, either working from home or just staying apart from others, we might have more time or disposition for baking. Read More
Maybe we should call it deer-herder’s pie. It’s one more good thing to do with ground venison besides burgers, chili, spaghetti sauce, and tacos. Read More
St. Patrick’s Day is passing more quietly than usual this year. But you can still bring a little taste of the Irish into your kitchen this holiday. Read More
Basic Beer Bread is a simple, quick and easy loaf that can be made in under an hour. Once cooked, it’s perfect for toasting, making sandwiches or transforming into French toast. Read More
Bone broth is having a moment as a hipster health food, but broth has long been a kitchen staple for preparing comfort foods such as soup or risotto. Read More
Several years ago, tired of the worn and battered look of my once-nice kitchen table, I carefully sanded it, stained it and re-polyurethaned it. The process took me a few days, and I was so happy when it looked clean, crisp and fresh again. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
When we shuffled onto the train in Portland last week, my kids situated themselves in the plus seats by the windows. The train soon jerked to a start and they watched as the Maine landscape — serene blue bodies of water and not-yet-awake trees —… Read More
The French call it false celery — or, at least that’s the translation for the term. And according to “The New Food Lover’s Companion,” it was once used as a treatment for … freckles. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
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Supply chains have been disrupted and some grocery store shelves remain bare, but at Maine’s farms, the growing season is beginning in earnest. Read More
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ORONO — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Maine Cooperative Extension will delay opening all drop-off locations for greenhouse plastic recycling until on or about June 21. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a new resource for Maine farmers and agricultural producers devoted to frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
Science supports my pain. The same soaps and physical motions that break down all those nasty microorganisms will also break down the barrier on your skin that keeps it moisturized and crack-free. Read More
The area where I have lived and worked for more than 40 years didn’t look or feel the same. There were fewer people. A typically bustling business district was a ghost town. Read More
Many popular money saving strategies are happening organically right now. For example, you are probably going out to eat less than you previously were, not buying drinks at bars or filling up on much gas, for that matter. But there’s more you can do. These tips will help. Read More
Saving energy will help you save money during what is increasingly proving to be a financially challenging time for many. Here are a few tips to save energy while practicing social distancing, self isolation and self quarantine during the coronavirus. Read More
Maine homesteaders have built their lives around self-sufficiency. Still, even homesteaders are not immune to the changing world. Read More
Sooner or later you learn that while many hands make light work, there are times when the last thing you need or want is someone sticking their fingers into what you are doing. Read More
With social distancing, self-isolation and self-quarantine, celebrating is a little more challenging than usual. Read More
Celebrating your birthday during the coronavirus can seem logically impossible. Throwing a party is a no-go while practicing social distancing, self-isolation or self-quarantine. At times, too, it may feel inappropriate to celebrate at all. Read More
Most years, mid-March is a slow time for the Winter Buying Club at Bahner Farm in Belmont, as the season winds down and the amount of produce available dwindles. Not this year. Read More
Even during this time of social distancing and concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, small farms, homesteads and backyard hobbyists are planning for the arrival of this spring’s batch of poultry chicks. Read More
Luckily, homesteaders are more than willing to share what they have learned from centering their lifestyles around self-sufficiency. Here are some tips from Maine’s homesteaders on how to survive social distancing — physically, mentally and emotionally. Read More
For Maine’s homesteaders, who have built their lifestyles around practicing self-sufficiency and living off the land, it seems they have been preparing for times like these for a while. Read More
Crafty Mainers all around the state are sewing face masks to help alleviate the national shortage in personal protective gear that is facing medical workers and others who must be out in public. Read More
There are a number of steps you can take to become an urban homesteader, even if you live in a tiny studio apartment in a city like Bangor or Portland. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
Any couple who works their own land will also tell you it’s not unusual to also have some totally divergent interests and passions that, from the outside looking in, would seem to put you at odds. Read More
At the best of times, there are few things more frustrating than being in the middle of a cooking or baking project and being out of an ingredient. With people in Maine avoiding stores due to social distancing or, when they do go to a store finding empty shelves, knowing a few kitchen ingredient substitutions can come in very handy. Read More
As Mainers come to grips with the reality of COVID-19, they are learning the things they usually do to help are suddenly not allowed or are drastically altered. Read More
Lambing is my favorite time of the year, but it can also be super stressful and exhausting. For the last two weeks, I have been setting my alarm every two hours at night to get up and check the sheep. It’s… Read More
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