Hi – we received an Easter gift from D’Artagnan of a bunch of goodies and I’ve never cooked any of them before. I am slightly intimiated by them, not sure why, I love to cook but am not that...

Your ideas are much appreciated!

Last week I was at the cheese store and noticed a good supply of truffle butter. I thought I saw a sign that said $10. There may have been more than one size or brand. On Saturday, I was at the cheese store again and grabbed the...

I will be visiting Acadia next week, staying in Northeast Harbor. Where is the best place to get a casual lobster dinner? Also, recommendations for great breakfast spots and other dinner ideas would be appreciated. Are there any...

We stayed in Bar Harbor about four years ago and found this GREAT place for drinks, but can’t remember the name? It was about a fifteen minute ride from the center of BH on a very rural road. The place sat on the harbor and...

Need suggestions for dining in the Ogunquit Maine area this summer. Thank You

What has anyone heard about Michaela’s in Portland?

Any recommendations for NYCer’s one night in Portland? Aubergine, Back Bay Grill, Street & Comapny, or ???? — which ONE would you Mainers recommend for a good, memorable meal? (Called Fore Street too late to get a...

Hi there....I am looking for a “spread” (not oil, per se) to butter. Any ideas?? Dairy is ok, possibly some sort of home-made cheese? Any ideas would be great! Thanks.

Just a research question. Besides fruit, veggies, etc., what type of prepared foods (baked goods, canned/jarred foods, breads, cheese) would you be likely to purchase at a Farmers Market? Thanks!

I made my first peking duck last week and I must admit mostly to render the duck fat to use in other dishes. I since then have gotten a store to order the fat so I don’t have to go the duck routine anymore. I have used the...

I’ve seen one- to two-pound bags of sliced, frozen squid everywhere from Chinatown shops to Whole Foods. I’m thinking they’d be a great thing to keep around in my freezer, but I’m wondering about the...

Am going to fix some alligator for my father-in-law and am curious if 'yall have any favorites. He grew up in the FL panhandle, he’s been there-done that, so give me something good !! Thanks

Yesterday we found the first morels of the season. For Easter dinner we will saute them in butter and serve them with our asparagus. We anticipate finding more, so what are your favorite ways to prepare them? I usually only enjoy...

Can anyone tell me about this restaurant— menu? quality? atmosphere? Thank you in advance