Megunticook Market

Late Night Fun Before Thanksgiving

Lani Temple — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:23:32 -0500

Now that all the pie in my house has been eaten, I can once again dream about pie ... pumpkin, Pecan, Apple, Coconut Cream, Lemon Meringue, Blueberry and just about every other kind of berry that you can imagine. Can you tell that I love pie? On Thanksgiving Day, I tried a piece of every one on the table and had seconds. That was after making 80 pies for Thanksgiving orders at the market.

A couple of weeks before Thanksgiving, we plan a few pie marathon nights, when we mix the dough, roll out the crusts and fill as high as possible with fresh apples, Maine blueberries and combinations of mixed berries and fruit including peach, raspberry, blackberries, strawberries and cranberries. In order to have enough time to bake all the pies fresh for Thanksgiving Day, we freeze the unbaked fruit pies and rolled crusts. Then on Tuesday night we start baking non-stop until Thanksgiving morning. The most popular are always pumpkin, pecan and apple; then the cream and meringue pies - banana-cream, coconut-cream, chocolate cream and lemon meringue.

Our little pie marathon is quite the scene. Wish you could all be there to see the trays of pies stacked up to the ceiling on the sheet pan cart. It looks delicious!

And the anticipation just about kills us. We are all ready for company to arrive, but we have to count down two weeks until everyone comes to town for Thanksgiving. It was worth the wait and I look forward to doing it again next year.

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too!

Baby Back Ribs with Local Homemade Barbeque Sauce

Lani Temple — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:48:00 -0400

Ribs cooked on the grill are both tender and flavorful. When the meat falls off the bone, you know they are cooked perfectly. Baste the ribs with a homemade barbeque sauce using local honey and locally roasted coffee.

Barbeque Baby Back Ribs
4 main-course servings or 8 appetizer servings

2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon course ground salt (sea salt)
1 tablespoon course ground pepper
(Salt and pepper can be substituted with 1 tablespoon Lawry's seasoning salt or McCormick's garlic pepper)
1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
Local Barbeque Sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs. Slip a sharp object between bone and rib to loosen membrane, then grab membrane with a kitchen towel and peel back from ribs. Discard membrane.

Season both sides of rack of ribs with salt and pepper (or seasoning substitute). Over season the ribs and rub the season into ribs, some will fall off during cooking. Place ribs (and garlic, recipe below) on baking sheet and place in oven for 2 hours until meat is very tender and almost falling off the bone.

Place full head of garlic in a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over top and wrap foil around garlic to enclose. Place in oven with ribs for 45 minutes, then remove garlic from oven and set aside.

One half hour before serving, transfer ribs to a preheated grill. Brush ribs with barbeque sauce and cover grill. Turn and baste ribs with barbeque sauce every 10 minutes, for about 30 minutes total. Cut racks into individual ribs or 4 rib sections and serve.

Local Barbeque Sauce
roasted garlic, mashed (recipe above)
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cups ketchup
2 cups honey
1/2 cup strong coffee (or instant espresso)

In a bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Baste ribs with barbeque sauce while grilling. Barbeque sauce can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Local Ingredients used in the barbeque sauce include Opa's Honey harvested from hives in Camden, Maine on Mt. Battie and Ragged Mountain, Sewall's Organic Cider Vinegar and a strong brewed coffee from Rock City Coffee Roasters.

Cooking Baby Back Ribs with Rob on 207

Lani Temple — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:45:33 -0400

Grilling Season is here! And what better way to get in the swing of things, than to begin with Baby Back Ribs.

If you are in Maine, tune into WCSH's 207 tonight at 7:00pm, where I will prepare baby back pork ribs and a local barbeque sauce with host Rob Caldwell.

Find the recipe on the 207 website or back here after the show airs!

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials May 26 - 31

Lani Temple — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:11:28 -0400

What's for lunch?

Monday
Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub - Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza - Boar's Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
BBQ Pork Ribs with Rice Pilaf and Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub - Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special - Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Spaghetti & Homemade Meatballs with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub - Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza - Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Shepherd's Pie with Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub - Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza - BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Baked Beans with Hot Dogs and Homemade Coleslaw $4.99
Millville Delight Sub - Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza - Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

Saturday
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub - Turkey, Swiss, Grilled onions and Bacon Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar's Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we'll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 5/19 - 5/24

Lani Temple — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:05:07 -0400

Food for Thought. Lunch this week - Baked Chicken with Lemon and Rice Pilaf; Greek Pizza with Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta and Mozzarella; Chicken Salad Wrap and Caesar Salad.

Monday
Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken with Rice Pilaf and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub - Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza - Boar's Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Cajun Beef Stew Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Chicken Pot Pie with Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub - Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special - Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Chop Suey with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub - Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza - Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Cheeseburger, Chips and Homemade Potato Salad $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub - Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza - BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Macaroni and Cheese with Hot Dogs $4.99
Millville Delight Sub - Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza - Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar's Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we'll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 5/12 - 5/17

Lani Temple — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:01:18 -0400

What's for lunch? Baked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, Tuna Melt, Summer Minestrone Soup, Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Wrap or Chef Salad.

Monday
Baked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub - Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza - Boar's Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Summer Minestrone Soup Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles $4.99
Slugger Sub - Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special - Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Lasagna with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub - Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza - Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Chicken Stir-fry with Fried Rice $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub - Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza - BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Sloppy Joes, Homemade Coleslaw and Chips $4.99
Millville Delight Sub - Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza - Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar's Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we'll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 5/5 - 5/10

Lani Temple — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:05:42 -0400

The sun is out and it is a wonderful day for a picnic lunch. Grab a sandwich and enjoy a nice spot on the lawn at mid-day.

Monday
BBQ Baked Chicken with Potato Salad and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub - Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza - Boar's Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub - Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special - Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Baked Ziti with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub - Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza - Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub - Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza - BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Chicken Enchiladas with Lettuce, Salsa and Sour Cream $4.99
Millville Delight Sub - Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza - Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar's Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we'll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 4/28-5/3

Lani Temple — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:15:56 -0400

What is on the menu for lunch this week? Corn Chowder, Killer Steak and Cheese Sub, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Seafood Chowder. At mid-day take a break, catch some sun and look out on Megunticook River.

Monday
BBQ Baked Chicken with Macaroni Salad and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub - Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza - Boar's Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Corn Chowder Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Sweet-n-sour Pork Ribs with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub - Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special - Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rice Pilaf and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub - Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza - BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Chili Dogs with Chips and Homemade Coleslaw $4.99
Millville Delight Sub - Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Greek Pizza - Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar's Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we'll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 4/14-4/19

Lani Temple — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:51:03 -0400

What's for lunch? Everyday about 11:00 am this question begins to surface in my thoughts. At first it is a fleeting image, then the smell of something cooking starts to form and before you know it, I am famished. At this point I am ready to eat anything hearty, just to fill the void that has been growing in my stomach since the early hours of the morning. What do you think about for lunch?

Monday
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Rice Pilaf and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub - Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza - Boar's Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Beef Stew Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Stuffed Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub - Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special - Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub - Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza - BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Macaroni and Cheese with Hot Dogs $4.99
Millville Delight Sub - Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Greek Pizza - Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar's Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we'll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta

Lani Temple — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:22:15 -0400

When my friend Sharon asked, "Do you want to go to a cooking class at the Hartstone Inn?" I said of course I do.

Chef Michael Salmon was teaching a class on pasta, pasta and more pasta. Just what we had in mind for a Sunday workout. Kneading semolina pasta dough for about 20 minutes will really build your arm muscles. Michael had an advanced plan for us, as he was prepared to make beet pasta, spinach pasta and egg pasta. We learned the techniques for rolling out the dough by hand and machine, then cut out shapes for tortellini, linguine, pappardelle, ravioli and striped bow-ties.

In three hours we made enough pasta for 12 people to have four entrees, plus more for freezing. And, the pasta machine was fun. I am absolutely hooked. My wish list of kitchen tools now has a new item at the very top.

Can you imagine mixing fresh herbs and pureed garden vegetables into pasta or fillings for ravioli and tortellini? At the end of the summer, I usually spend a whole day making pesto for the freezer. I can just picture an assortment of fresh pastas ready for making soups, comfort dinners and a slow simmered bolognese.

As we wrapped up our work in the kitchen, Michael turned the shapes and strands of pasta into Spaghetti with a Creamy Prosciutto and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Pappardelle with Pesto, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Tiger Shrimp, Sweet Potato Ravioli with a Pine Nut and Sage Butter Sauce and Three-Cheese Tortellini with Chicken and Pesto. We were all hungry and the room grew silent as everyone filled a plate with the Hartstone's handmade pastas.

The Hartstone Inn is in walking distance of Camden's downtown shops and the harbor. Chef Michael Salmon and his wife Mary Jo have turned the inn into an elegant retreat and culinary destination. (I met someone in the class who was vacationing from Boston's North Shore.) Michael opens the inn's kitchen for one-on-one cooking classes like Pasta, Pasta, Pasta. If you can't make it to a class in Camden and still want to learn about pasta making, the recipes and step-by-step pictures are in his book Hartstone Inn Cookbook. Better yet, reserve a table for dinner and let Michael cook for you.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you about a Maine chocolatier that I met at Michael's cooking class, Kate. All Kate's chocolates are made by hand using local cream infused with organic herbs, flowers and fruit. Kate was sweet enough to bring some chocolates along and I ate them all in one sitting. We will definitely be carrying her Black Dinah Chocolates at the market. Actually, I'd really like to take a field trip to Isle a Haut, and eat at her shop and cafe. I'm sure it is an island of chocolate heaven.