Back Harbor reflects the blue sky in its calm water.

Travel to Midcoast Maine

We brought books and had comfy chairs to pull up to our oceanfront picture window. It’s from this perch that we read, had coffee, tea, or cocktails depending on the time, and just enjoyed the peaceful beauty that makes Maine a true “Vacationland” for so many people.

Bunny bait includes m&ms, mini marshmallows, mini pretzels, popcorn, and chocolate drizzle.

Bunny Bait Snack Mix Hits the Sweet and Salty Spot

This yummy sweet and salty snack isn’t hard to make, but the toppings stick better if you arrange the pretzels in a single layer.

Beef Stew Basics for Beginners

I’ve been leaning more towards lean cuts of beef for my stew; or at least well-trimmed beef to avoid excessive amounts of saturated fat. Pricewise and health-wise, lean cuts of beef are especially attractive, but you need to know how to cook these.

Baked biscuits with golden brown crust

Homemade Biscuits Are Easy, Flakey, and Flavorful

These biscuits were awesome! They were so flakey, soft, and flavorful that I had to walk away before I ate them all.

Black beans, yellow corn, green avocado, and red pepper make a colorful salad.

ABC Salad: Avocado, Black Bean, and Corn Medley

Black beans, corn, and avocado compliment each other in this fresh-tasting salad.

A Butterfly Garden Will Animate Your Landscape in Living Color

Late August and early September can be a bit boring in the flower beds. You can add some color and life to the landscape by choosing plants that bring butterflies.