Tag Archives: Marjorie Standish

Apfelmus Uber Alles

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Julie-Ann Baumer

“Applesauce for Everyone.”  That was the title of a Cook’s Illustrated magazine article in their “Fall Harvest Recipes” special edition.  Publishers are still publishing magazines and twice in the last year, I’ve impulsively thrown Cook’s Illustrated on the conveyor belt behind … Continue reading →

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One of the Nicest Days of Her Life

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On Sunday, November 26, 1972, Maine food writer Marjorie Standish’s column featured recipes for Ritz Cracker pizzas, broiled cheese on sesame rounds with onion salt, and Helen Robinson’s Seafood Newburg.  Who was Helen Robinson?  I don’t know, but I’ll find … Continue reading →

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Tips for Holiday Peace

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My friend Perry says blogs are out of fashion.  I wish I’d scribbled down his exact quote…it was something like “they’re so 2005.”  As I look out over the ever-changing digital landscape, I can see that Perry could be right. … Continue reading →

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When Jell-O Stalked the Earth

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The regular suspects made their annual pillage of the ancient rhubarb a few weeks ago, leaving a few stalks for the family.  The thieves are two of Uncle Bob’s “acquaintances” who visit his garden every spring and help themselves to … Continue reading →

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Studded Snow Tires

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s odd how the brain works during the fortnight before Christmas.  Despite the insurmountable list of things that “must be done” the overachieving type is always looking for one more thing to add to the number.  I know how that … Continue reading →

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Keep Cooking The Maine Way

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s Monday morning and I’m cooking up my first batch of rhubarb sauce.  You can find the easiest recipe for this in Marjorie Standish’s “Keep Cooking The Maine Way” cookbook.  This was her sequel to “Cooking Downeast.”  My Aunt Jo … Continue reading →

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