Stories

edible MAINE - The Invasion Menu

The Invasion Menu

Confronting Climate Realities—and Reevaluating What It Means to Dine Maine-Style

edible MAINE - Guts to Glory

Guts to Glory

The Unexpected Magic of Green Crabs and Eel Trimmings

edible MAINE - Canned for Conservation

Canned for Conservation

Maine is known for a lot of things—rocky coastlines, lobster rolls, a fierce independent streak—but perhaps its greatest asset is one most of us take

edible MAINE - Grinding Toward Greatness

Grinding Toward Greatness

In the annals of American industry, few tales are as heartening as that of Maine Grains, the Skowhegan-based mill that isn’t just grinding wheat but

edible MAINE - Toxic Tango

Toxic Tango

In the ever-evolving environmental regulation saga, Maine again takes center stage with its audacious ballet against per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, those notorious “forever chemicals” that

edible MAINE - Leftovers to Love

Leftovers to Love

Harvest Maine, a trailblazer in reducing food waste and supporting local farmers, has launched Pummies, a new snack made from upcycled fruit. These dried fruit

edible MAINE - Sustainably Savory

Sustainably Savory

Maine Garum, a sauce company run by Liam Fisher, brings a Roman classic into today’s world with a Maine-style twist. From its base in Waldoboro,

edible MAINE - Persian Winter Boulevard

Persian Winter Boulevard

Take a classic Boulevardier on a world tour with this Persian twist. The Handshake Digestif brings a fragrant depth, balancing the bourbon’s warmth with a

edible MAINE - Handshake Hot Toddy

Handshake Hot Toddy

Warm up with a toddy that travels from Maine’s woodlands to Persia’s spice markets. With bourbon’s smooth kick, Handshake’s aromatic bitters, and a touch of

edible MAINE - Handshake Spritz

Handshake Spritz

Add some sparkle to your spritz with Handshake’s Persian twist! This effervescent blend of bitters, Aperol, and a touch of star anise brings a warm

edible MAINE - Tending the Future

Tending the Future

In an Age of Urban Sprawl and Chemical Threats, Maine Farmland Trust Fights to Keep Farms Flourishing