I moved to the State of Maine back in 2013 leaving my home country of South Korea. Since my move to the USA, I always missed my mom and aunt’s kimchi and, unfortunately, all kimchi products in the US market never really satisfied me. One day my mom was telling me how flavors are really… Read more »

My husband and I met working on a very busy restaurant line together. We both fell in love with cooking & hospitality at a young age and have developed those skills over many years in the business. He has pursued a career as a chef in some of Portland’s best restaurants and currently heads up… Read more »

Maine produces less than 2% of US sea scallops, and our small dayboats fish so differently from the much larger offshore fleet they’re essentially producing a different product. We meet Maine’s dayboat fishermen at the dock, quickly packing or freezing their scallops and shipping them off to customers across the country so people can finally… Read more »

Welcome to Thirty Acre Farm, a certified organic farm located on the picturesque Midcoast of Maine. Since 2005, we have been dedicated to producing high-quality fermented foods and sauces that celebrate the richness of our land. Our mission is simple: to grow and preserve nutrient-rich foods that support gut health, bring joy to your table,… Read more »

Born in Cape Town and raised in Durban, South Africa, I embody a multicultural heritage shaped by my East Indian father and mixed South African mother. South Africa, with its diverse blend of indigenous African, Dutch, British, Indian, and Malay influences, has cultivated a rich culinary experience. Having grown up in a multicultural home, I… Read more »

Adaptability and a strong work ethic are important for Maine living. Bootleg Captain, Tammy Snider, has a bounty of both. Raised in a rugged coastal Maine fishing and seasonal work community, I learned as a very small child to rake blueberries in the summer, make Christmas wreaths in the winter and go worming, clamming and… Read more »

We began keeping bees nearly a decade ago as an endeavor to share with our twelve-year-old daughter. After participating in a beginner beekeeping class at The Honey Exchange over the winter we started out with two hives in the backyard and grown every year since. Our daughter has since gone on to new horizons, but… Read more »

Sweet Monkey Business started with timeless, traditional shortbread and granola recipes. To those recipes we added new flavors and healthy, all natural ingredients. We believe that our company and products have developed a loyal and growing following due to our focus on core values – customer-focused, quality-focused, and employee-focused.

At Plucked Salsa, we have striven to develop salsas for all to enjoy and make fellow Mainers proud. Our Plucked Fresh Salsa line is available in grocers small and large throughout New England and our new Ready to Go Plucked Salsa line is available online and at Renys Department Stores and other independent retailers.

Since the late 1780’s, buckwheat has been cultivated in the St. John Valley. Due to uncontrollable circumstances, wheat crops diminished and by 1850, buckwheat emerged as the grain crop leader in the Valley, representing 40-45% of all grain production. Visitors to the Valley commented on the delicious buckwheat pancakes which local farmwives served their families… Read more »