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DIY House Project Ideas

Life is busy as ever over here, but I do have some exciting news – we bought a house! We started looking a few months ago and happened upon one last month that is perfect for us. It’ s in Portland,...

Apr 28, 2013 Like

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Sunflower Natural Foods

I’ve started blogging for Sunflower Natural Foods, a natural foods store based in Laconia, New Hampshire. They have a great bunch of bloggers sharing recipes, DIY health and beauty tips and natural...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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Nursery Inspiration: Kate Quinn Organics

Greetings! I figured it was time to dust off the blog and get back into the swing of things. It has been a busy time over here, but I am loving every minute. Willa Hayes was born December 26 and we...

Apr 7, 2013 Like

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Exclusive! 20% off at Turtle Love Company

I’m in the final stages of my pregnancy (39 weeks!) and my poor blog here has been woefully neglected the past several months. I have lots of ideas for future recipes and content, though, so look...

Dec 4, 2012 Like

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Sneak Peek: Turtle Love Co. Style Board

This past summer, I was lucky enough to be asked to join the Turtle Love Co. Vintage Style Council. Turtle Love is an online jewelry company based in Portland, Maine. They sell ecologically...

Sep 28, 2012 Like

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End of Summer Treats: Nectarine Scones

Nectarines and peaches are my favorite fruits and they are only in season in Maine for a very short window. Though I made these about a month ago, you may still be able to find some last waning...

Sep 16, 2012 Like

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Summer Desserts

Summer highlights = the abundance of local, fresh fruit. Despite the heat, I’ve enjoyed spending time in my kitchen the last few weeks trying a few new recipes: Peach Pie with Crème fraîche...

Jul 15, 2012 Like

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Nourishing Belly Balm

A few months ago I ordered what I thought was cocoa butter lotion through the Portland Food Co-op. What I actually ordered, however, was solid cocoa butter. Smells delicous and nourishing for your...

Jul 6, 2012 Like

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Easy Kale Chips

It has been an embarrassingly long time since I have posted. There’s been lots of exciting changes and events happening over at mainebelle, and I’ve been busy with work, projects and other...

May 23, 2012 Like

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Paleo Dinner: Maine Shrimp Curry

The Maine shrimp season has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy it frozen! I ordered a pound of Maine shrimp from Port Clyde Fresh Catch (PCFC) through the Portland Food Co-op. PCFC...

Apr 17, 2012 Like

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Coconut Nuggets

It was my father-in-law’s birthday a few weeks ago and coconut is his favorite, so I tried my hand at these double coconut muffins from smitten kitchen. I followed the recipe exactly, so head over...

Mar 29, 2012 Like

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Guest Post – Four Looks with Thrifted and Vintage Clothes

Twitter has connected me to many great and interesting people from all over. Thanks to this social media network, on a cold Saturday morning my friend @cristymaldonado and I headed up north to...

Mar 27, 2012 Like

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Paleo Diet: Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

For the past two weeks, I’ve been on a “paleo” diet. I started seeing a nutritional therapist to check in on my diet – what foods are good for me, what should I avoid? I think I tend to eat pretty...

Mar 23, 2012 Like

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Cumin & Cilantro Fish Tacos with Pommes Frites

Doesn’t that title sound fancy? This is actually one of the more simple meals we have made. Our good friends Chris and Laura came down from Rochester, New York last weekend for our annual winter...

Mar 4, 2012 Like

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Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

I guess you could call this my unhealthy snack series. However, I made these for a party, so I justified it by telling myself other people will eat most of these – and let’s say that pretty much...

Mar 1, 2012 Like

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Guest Post: Swapaholics

Head on over to the Swapaholics blog to see a complete post about the ModCloth Swap hosted this week by Julia from Jeeze, Julia! More importantly, read Julia’s blog about how she organized the...

Feb 24, 2012 Like

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ModCloth Swap: Sneak Peek

Spring must be coming, because all I want to do is participate in and organize clothing swaps. It’s definitely that time of year – look for a guest post on the Swapaholics blog later this week...

Feb 23, 2012 Like

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Healthy Snacks: Coconut Cocoa Date Balls

I never even tried dates until last year. I always looked at them as a weird, amorphous food akin to prunes. They are now one of my favorite snacks – while they are great to eat on their own, they...

Feb 14, 2012 Like

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Sunday Dinner: Veggie Pot Pie

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted here – I have a backlog of recipes ready to be posted, as well as some great thrifting finds, so I hope to be more consistent! Tonight’s recipe came from...

Feb 13, 2012 Like

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Chocolate Covered Almond Apricots

A few things here: 1. These are amazing 2. They are very easy to make 3. You will be the hit of the potluck when you unveil these babies This recipe is very adaptable. I used almonds, but I also...

Jan 17, 2012 Like

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Holiday Cooking FAIL: Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas

I’m clearly late in sharing the recipes I made over the holidays, but I wanted to share this one, because it was a complete failure! I was really intrigued by this recipe when I first saw it on Two...

Jan 16, 2012 Like

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New Year’s Day: Barnstead, New Hampshire

Photos by Laura Breen

Jan 8, 2012 Like

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Holiday Cooking Round-up: Cranberry Chocolate Mini-Tarts

I realize that since we are only three days into 2012, everyone’s resolutions to eat less sweets is probably still going strong. However, because I’m a bit behind, you will have to indulge me (ha,...

Jan 4, 2012 Like

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Holiday Cooking Round-up: Easy Dog Treats

This year, I was fortunate enough to have a chunk of time off around the holidays (still on vacation!), so I spent quite a bit of time in the kitchen cooking up a storm and trying new items that...

Dec 30, 2011 Like

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Blogging for Good: Maine Historical Society

courtesy of Maine Historical Society A few weeks ago, Corey from the Portland Daily Photo blog asked me what I thought of the idea of asking Portland bloggers to write about their favorite local...

Dec 24, 2011 Like

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Christmas Kitsch

I will be selling vintage jewelry for Goodwill at the Picnic Holiday Fair this Sunday at the Portland Company Complex (58 Fore Street, Portland). It takes places from 11 am to 6 pm and features 80...

Dec 7, 2011 Like

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Holiday Fun: Parties!

Are you attending any holiday parties this season? Parties this time of year are the best excuse to get dressed up and have a cocktail or two. In preparation for a party this week and a guest...

Dec 7, 2011 Like

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Straight up Ginger Snaps

One of my favorite baking ingredients is molasses. It’s thick, messy and hard to not waste as you pour out your designated portion, but there is nothing like the sweet and potent taste of molasses...

Nov 30, 2011 Like

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Cider Donuts for Breakfast

We finally made it out to an orchard last weekend – even though apple picking season has passed! We drove up to Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, Maine, and picked up organic apples, cider and of...

Nov 15, 2011 Like

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mainebelle

DIY House Project Ideas

Sunflower Natural Foods

Nursery Inspiration: Kate Quinn Organics

Exclusive! 20% off at Turtle Love Company

Sneak Peek: Turtle Love Co. Style Board

End of Summer Treats: Nectarine Scones

Summer Desserts

Nourishing Belly Balm

Easy Kale Chips

Paleo Dinner: Maine Shrimp Curry

Coconut Nuggets

Guest Post – Four Looks with Thrifted and Vintage Clothes

Paleo Diet: Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

Cumin & Cilantro Fish Tacos with Pommes Frites

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

Guest Post: Swapaholics

ModCloth Swap: Sneak Peek

Healthy Snacks: Coconut Cocoa Date Balls

Sunday Dinner: Veggie Pot Pie

Chocolate Covered Almond Apricots

Holiday Cooking FAIL: Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas

New Year’s Day: Barnstead, New Hampshire

Holiday Cooking Round-up: Cranberry Chocolate Mini-Tarts

Holiday Cooking Round-up: Easy Dog Treats

Blogging for Good: Maine Historical Society

Christmas Kitsch

Holiday Fun: Parties!

Straight up Ginger Snaps

Cider Donuts for Breakfast

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