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One evening over vacation, my family was dining together (as usual), and my mom posed a question to my dad. I can’t recall exactly how it fit into our conversation, but the query was made. ”How much do you weigh now?” I am usually a very soft spoken person. I choose my words carefully, always think [...] We had one final mission before leaving Maine today: blueberry pancakes. After one last walk on the beach, one last round of family golf, and two cars stuffed to their brims, we set out for the ultimate pancake destination: the Maine Diner. It may appear a token roadside diner, but looks are not everything. The wait for [...] The day had to come – the final evening of our vacation. Our dining destination last night was actually just outside of Ogunquit - Joshua’s, a restaurant in Wells, one town north of ours. The chef, Joshua Mathis, began his career at Five-O, before opening his own kitchen along with the aid of his parents. The family-operated [...] Over the years, my parents have taught me a great deal about food. One lesson I have come to truly respect is the importance of local food, not only because of its greener quality, but also due to the increased strength and depth in flavor. It’s the explanation for why my father won’t touch a [...] Just as I enjoy leading a relatively active lifestyle, I also appreciate a bit of activity on vacation. This has never meant spending my mornings in a hotel gym or cranking out pushups on my hotel room floor. It does, however, mean picking up my feet and breathing in some fresh air. In the past, [...] |
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