Maine Self-Serve Veggie Stand

One of the things that is most endearing about Maine is that things that require trust in the community, still exist--like this self serve vegetable stand about 3 miles from my home. One evening, about 8:30 PM I stopped in because the "Open" flag was flying. There was no one there, and the refrigerator had kale, carrots, beets and cucumbers. A price list was on the white board. The instructions near the cash box indicated that personal checks were accepted in the box, and if you wanted something but were a little short, you were welcome to take the item and return with the cash later!!

In case you think this is an idealistic newcomer, the stand has been there for years. In addition, they are not alone--many people this summer had coolers at the end of their driveway with fresh eggs, and an envelope inside to put the cash in.  A small apple orchard on the Kennebunk/Lyman line sells cider, in season, from a self serve refrigerator in a small stand at the entrance to the orcherd.

 I would love to share that sense of trust and community with those who are unfamiliar and I'd like to think it is contagious, rather than something to be taken advantage of!

Santa in Kennebunkport, Maine

Santa Arrive by Lobster Boat in Kennebunkport

 

Santa arrives for Kennebunkport's annual Christmas Prelude celebration. I was at Federal Jack's restaurant with my Mom and sister, who arrived from Florida that day. This is one of those activities that if you live here, you might not do unless someone visits, and insists on Christmas Prelude festivities. All good.

Just in case you're reading this Santa, I'd like a new pair of Kinco gloves  that doesn't smell like Eddie the buck, a book by David Whyte, an automatic choke for ny 2002 Honda Elite (and someone else to install it), happiness and understanding for my family, and whatever is on Bev's wishlist. Thanks. We'll leave the cookies in the usual place, and there is hay in the barn if the reindeer need a boost.

From the Cranberry Bog at Nest's Farm

Pechakucha and the Cranberry Bog

From the cranberry bog up the street at the Nest Farm and the puchakucha in Cape Porpoise last week come the cranberry wreaths for this year's Thanksgiving! Last week at the Pechakucha held in Cape Porpoise at Atlantic Hall someone described her cranberry wreath business. A quick trip to the cranberry bog up the hill at Nest's Farm and voila, cranberry wreaths for Thanksgiving. If you stop at Nest's Farm for cranberries get a gallon of the Maine Apple Cranberry juice-- you'll thank me!