The best of Maine’s local food, from noted farms like Dandelion Spring to esteemed restaurants like The Lost Kitchen.There’s a lot more to Maine than stunning coastline. Sure, come for the incomparable lobster rolls or the state’s renowned blueberries, but stay for the locally milled grains, organic grass-fed meats, and surprising foraged delicacies. The Pine Tree State’s active food community springs to life in the hands of Kate Shaffer, Maine cookbook author and ...

From chocolate enthusiast to home chocolatierMaking melt-in-your-mouth chocolate may seem daunting—but it doesn't have to be! Whether you're hoping to impress guests, give a delicious gift, or add something special to your baked goods—Chocolate for Beginners shows you how to create beautiful confections in the comfort of your own kitchen.Progress through easy to difficult recipe tutorials for melting, tempering, dipping, and decorating. Try your ha...

If you've ever had a fantasy of living on a Maine island, this book is for you. It,s just icing on the cake it that is also happens to involve chocolate. Kate Shaffer and her husband moved to remote Isle au Haut nearly seven years ago. Once there, they were inspired to open a chocolate company and cafe featuring delicious chocolate and fresh Maine ingredients. Now their products are shipped all over the world ~ and their island cafe is a true Maine destination. This armchair travel log and...