Tag Archives: grains

Finding Local: Maine Grains Flour and Grains

Posted on June 3, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A brand new display of Maine Grains just appeared at Philbrick’s Fresh Market in Portsmouth — including their whole wheat flour, sifted wheat flour, wheat berries and cracked oats, all from Aroostook County and stone ground at the Somerset Grist Mill in Skowhegan — making it easier … Continue reading →

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4.7.14 Growing Duborskian Upland Rice in Maine

Posted on April 8, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Whether grown with Western machinery or Eastern backbone, rice is not the easiest grain to produce. It prefers a long growing season and warm humid weather. It is grown profitably in our country only in the Southwest, mostly in Arkansas, … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Oaties

Posted on October 18, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We’re lucky to have a real bakery in town. With artisan baked goods their focus, Beach Pea Baking Co. fills their cozy shop with crusty, fresh bread and all manner of tempting treats. And when we stop by, we always come … Continue reading →

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