The highlight of the week for many of our passengers is our traditional Maine lobster bake. It’s an all-you-can-eat feast; seven whole lobsters eaten by one person, a girl scout!, in one sitting is the record (please do not try this at home). After anchoring near an undisturbed island in the early afternoon, the yawl [...]
It’s May and the smell of grilling throughout a neighborhood during the dinner hour is a smell that lets me know that we’ve firmly arrived in summer. Grilling is easy and healthy and we Americans just love it. There are a few simple techniques that can make your grilling almost foolproof. I have also included [...]
Everywhere we turn it seems that there’s a “National” day for any food items you can think of. After doing a little research and a lot of laughing in the office we’ve discovered in April alone the national food holidays include National Carmel Popcorn Day, Coffee Cake Day, Day of the Mushroom, National Cheeseball Day, and Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day. [...]
February 7, 2011 – 10:40 am
Who doesn’t love a good recipe for comfort food? I can’t imagine any of you are raising your hand! Soups and stews are perfect for this time of year when everywhere you go the temperatures are a little bit (or a lot) cooler than those days in July and August when you’re searching for recipes that do [...]
January 10, 2011 – 9:45 am
While this menu was originally planned as a holiday meal these recipes are perfect for a dinner where comfort food is what’s needed. Flank Steak with Sherry Portabella Sauce Marinade: 2 pounds flank, hanger or skirt steak 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Marinate for at least 1/2 [...]
January 3, 2011 – 11:57 am
When last we updated you on The Galley Chef we were shopping the show to several networks. Recently the PBS powerhouses, APT – American Public Television and WGBH – Boston Public Television, have officially endorsed the project, knowing that we have something special here. An endorsement from these networks is something 95% of projects do [...]
By J&E Riggin
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Also posted in Culinary Travel, Maine Vacations, On the Homefront, Uncategorized
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Tagged Anne Mahle, APT, David Berez, Greg Roscoe, Irwin Gratz, Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese, Maine's Galley Chef, MPBN Morning Edition, SeaWorthy Productions, WCSH 207, WGBH
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In the April issue of Windjammer News Annie shared memories and recipes focused around Rhubarb – a spring staple. Did you know that of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Rhubard is one of them. Do you know [...]
This month Annie is focused on spring and digging in the garden. Recipe include: Spring- Harvested Parsnip Soup Leg of Lamb with a Provencal Crust Potato and Tomato Tian Email this • Share on Facebook • Twitter • Digg This! • Save to del.icio.us • Stumble It!
By J&E Riggin
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Also posted in Culinary Travel, Maine Vacations, Uncategorized, Windjammer Vacations
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Tagged Chef Annie Mahle, gardening, Lamb recipe, Leg of Lamb recipe, Maine garden, Parsnip Soup, parsnips, potato recipes, Potato Tian, root vegetables, spring harvest
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One of the many projects we’ve been working on this winter has been with a talented Maine-based film crew, putting together a television show focused on Annie’s food, the Riggin and local produce abundantly found in Maine. We’re now at a point where a major network could snatch it up. Though we don’t know where [...]
This month Annie is thinking about going slower in the kitchen with certain dishes is well worth the time. Recipes include: Beef Bourguignon with Leeks and Porcini Mushrooms Polenta with Fresh Thyme Mixed Berry and Apple Gallette Email this • Share on Facebook • Twitter • Digg This! • Save to del.icio.us • Stumble It!
By J&E Riggin
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Tagged apple gallette, Beef Bourguignon recipe, berry gallette, Chef Annie Mahle, Cooking, gallette recipe, J&E Riggin, polenta recipe, porcini mushrooms, Windjammer Recipes
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