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HOLIDAYS Contents November Events..........4 Things to do from now through Thanksgiving A Taste of the Season..........14 Three chefs share their favorite seasonal recipes Maine Harvest Festival..........A-L Enjoy the flavor of Maine at this spectacular event
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December Events..........20 Celebrate the holidays all month long Holiday Word Find..........29 Try your skill in this holiday puzzle Holiday Food Files..........30 Get inspired in the kitchen with some of our favorite Food Files from past issues
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November 3 Take Pride in Acadia Day • Mount Desert Island
November is chock full of arts and craft fairs and shows where you can get a jump on your holiday shopping. Whether you are looking for something for a loved one, or something to spruce up your house for the holidays, supporting local craftspeople, artisans, and businesses is the way to go.
November 9 & 10 The Gifted Hand Fine Art, Craft, and Gift Show • Ellsworth
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Photos: (top) Aimee Beal; (left) courtesy of fern house studio
November Events
November 1 NT Live: Timon of Athens The Strand, Rockland The Grand, Ellsworth Simon Russell Beale takes the title role in Shakespeare’s strange fable of consumption, debt and ruin, written in collaboration with Thomas Middleton. 2 pm live; rebroadcast at 7 pm. $23 adult; $15 student.
Where the mountains meet the sea.
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November 1–4 Becky’s New Car Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Audience members will play a vital role in how the story unfolds, so come ready to participate. Thurs. 7 pm; Fri. & Sat. 8 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $22.
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November 2 Mommie Queerest Camden Opera House Jamie Morris’ hilarious drag homage to Joan Crawford, Mommie Queerest, comes to the Camden Opera House! The production is a well-balanced and cohesive spoof that stays close enough to the film’s narrative to evoke Faye-Dunaway nostalgia, but shines brightest through Morris’ original jokes and content. Sponsored by the Camden Harbour Inn to support Equality Maine. 8 pm. $25 in advance; $30 on the day of the show.
Brian Hodges
236-7963 www.camdenoperahouse.com
November 2 33rd Annual Chamber Auction Rockland Elks Lodge Donations of hundreds of items will be up for auction, both online and during a live auction.
Camden Development Director
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November 1 Piscataquis Chamber CASH MOB Center Theatre, Dover-Foxcroft Maine Shop at local businesses this holiday season. This event is followed by the film, Betting the Farm. 5:30–7 pm; movie at 7 pm.
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Music dinner. Bar service is available. Dinner at 6 pm; show starts at 7:30. $25.
November 3 BelO • Rockland
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November 3 Take Pride in Acadia Day Acadia National Park Bring gloves, a rake, water, your family and friends, and prepare the park for winter. A free lunch of chili, cornbread, and cider follows the morning’s work. Registration is required. 8 am–1 pm. 288-3340 • www.friendsofacadia.com
November 3 Grand Opening Open House at Thymes & Seasons Gourmet Coffee & Tea Bar Bistro and Florist Shop 35 Greenville Rd., Monson Come sample our food and beverages and take part in our tea demonstration at 2 pm. There will be a tour as well as kid’s activities.10 am–4pm.
There will also be raffles, cash bar, and food concessions. Sponsored by the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. Preview starts at 5 pm; auction at 6 pm.
BelO’s remarkable voice and dynamic live performances powerfully connect the music of his native island to the vibrant Parisian Afro-global music scene. 7 pm. $35; $25 ages 21–35; $10 under 21.
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594-0070 • www.rocklandstrand.com
November 3 BelO The Strand, Rockland Hailed as Haiti’s musical ambassador to the world and an outspoken groove innovator,
November 3 Comedy Dinner Show Spectacular Event Center, Bangor The Maine Hysterical Society will make you laugh all night long. Ticket includes show and
November 3 & 4 24th Annual Bangor Arts & Crafts Show Bangor Civic Center Start your holiday shopping early this year and give the gift of something Maine-made. Dozens of artisans will be displaying their unique products at Bangor’s largest craft show. Sat. 9am–5 pm; Sun. 10 am–4 pm. $2; free for children under 12. 621-2818 www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com
museums Hancock County Abbe Museum Bar Harbor 822-3519 • www.abbemuseum.org Birdsacre-Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary & Homestead Ellsworth 667-8460 • www.birdsacre.com George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History Bar Harbor 288-5015 • www.coamuseum.org
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Seal Cove Auto Museum Seal Cove 244-9242 www.sealcoveautomuseum.org Wendell Gilley Museum Southwest Harbor 244-7555 www.wendellgilleymuseum.org Woodlawn Museum Ellsworth 667-8671 • www.woodlawnmuseum.org
Knox County Coastal Children’s Museum Rockland 385-1105 www.coastalchildrensmuseum.org Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center Rockland 596-6457 • www.farnsworthmuseum.com Maine Lighthouse Museum Rockland 594-3301 www.mainelighthousemuseum.com
Photos: (top) courtesy of the strand; (opposite) courtesy of the nite show
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November 3 & 23–25 Airport Mall Craft Fair Union Street, Bangor The Airport Mall Craft Fair is one of the few remaining interior mall-walkway shows. 9 am–4 pm. 992-2386
November 4 Heroic Beethoven Collins Center for the Arts, Orono The Bangor Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lucas Richman, brings you Alon Goldstein on the piano. 3 pm. $19–$43. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com
November 4 Bangor Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel Center Theatre, Dover-Foxcroft This show is suitable for the entire family and there will be photo opportunites with the cast after the show. 4 pm. $10 adults; $5 students and children. www.centertheatre.org
November 7 The Nite Show • Brewer
November 6 The Met Live in HD: Verdi’s Otello The Strand, Rockland Verdi’s towering masterpiece, based on Shakespeare’s tragedy, makes its first Live in HD appearance. Semyon Bychkov conducts
an extraordinary cast led by Johan Botha in the title role of the jealous Moor of Venice, opposite Renée Fleming in one of her greatest roles, Otello’s innocent wife Desdemona. 1 pm. $25 adult; $15 student. 594-0070 • www.rocklandstrand.com
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November 14 Arlo Guthrie • Rockland
November 9 & 10 The Gifted Hand Fine Art, Craft, & Gift Show The Ramada Inn, Ellsworth Ellsworth’s premier winter crafts show features over 65 local and nationally recognized artisans. The 7th annual show will feature door prizes and a café area staffed by Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro. Fri. 11 am–7 pm; Sat. 9 am–4 pm. $2. 664-2404 • www.giftedhandshow.com
November 9 & 10 Dancing Like the Stars Brewer High School This dazzling performance of dancers is a fundraiser for the Brewer High School Project Graduation. 7 pm. $5 adults, $3 students $10 for limited priority seating. 989-5820
connections between jazz, blues, and gospel. 7 pm. $33–$38. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com
November 7 Taping of The Nite Show Next Generation Theatre, Brewer Ever wanted to see a late-night talk show in person, but can’t make it to New York or Los Angeles? The Nite Show with Danny Cashman is filmed before a live studio audience right here in Brewer. There is no charge, and audience members must be at least 14 years old. 5:45 pm. 989-7100 www.theniteshowmaine.com
November 9 Mary Black The Strand, Rockland For the last quarter-century, singer Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music, both at home and abroad. She has played a frontline role in bringing Irish music, past and present, to an increasingly appreciative and ever-growing global audience. 7:30 pm. $45. 594-0070 • www.rocklandstrand.com 8
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581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com 594-0070 • www.rocklandstrand.com 667-9500 • www.grandonline.org
November 10 Annual Early Bird Pajama Sale & Bed Races Bar Harbor Set your alarm early to shop in your pajamas for extra discounts. Sale hours are 6–9 am. The bed and pajama parade will begin at the Village Green at 10 am with the races immediately following on Cottage Street. 404-2921 • www.barharborinfo.com
November 10 & 11 Maine Harvest Festival Bangor Civic Center Sample what this year’s harvest has produced and take home some of the best. Learn all about your options for quality, locally-sourced food and beverages. 10 am–4 pm. $5; children under 5 are free. 947-5555 www.maineharvestfestival.com
Photo: (Top) Courtesy of the strand; (left) courtesy of the gracie theatre
November 7 Spirituals to Funk with Dr. John & Blind Boys of Alabama Collins Center for the Arts, Orono This show represents the first-ever touring partnership between two icons of American music. Based on the legendary Carnegie Hall Spirituals to Swing concerts, produced by John Hammond in the 1930s, Spirituals to Funk features an integrated show that explores the
November 10 The Met Live in HD: Ades’s The Tempest Collins Center for the Arts, Orono The Strand, Rockland The Grand, Ellsworth Composer Thomas Ades conducts this Metropolitan Opera premier of his own work. 12:55 pm.
November 11 Bangor Ballet’s Salute to the Troops Center Theatre, Dover-Foxcroft Designed to be both fun family entertainment and a tribute to those who have served, and continue to serve, our country. 4 pm. $12 adults; $8 students and children.
Doctor Faustus The Strand, Rockland Shown live from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, Doctor Faustus, played by Paul Hilton, forsakes scholarship for magic and makes a pact with the Devil. 1 pm live; 7 pm rebroadcast. $15 adult; $10 student.
Folk-music icon, Guthrie is a legendary artist who shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs, as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan base that spans the globe. 7:30 pm. $50.
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November 14 Arlo Guthrie The Strand, Rockland
November 15 Hunter’s Supper American Legion Hall, Jackman
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Come on in and enjoy a hearty hunter’s supper, which includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh rolls, veggies, cranberry sauce, and, of course, dessert. 5–7 pm.
Music 10 pm, offering specials, door prizes, and refreshments. Get your holiday shopping done early. www.pichamber.com
668-7621 • www.jackmanmaine.org
November 15 Fusion:Bangor Awards Ceremony Bangor Waterfront Fusion will be recognizing individuals and organizations within the Bangor region for outstanding community impacts. There will be live music, cash bar, treats, dancing, and more. Come out and network and support young professionals—and have fun, too! 6–9 pm. $35. www.fusionbangor.com
November 15 RUNA Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts RUNA draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and offers a contemporary and refreshing approach to traditional and more recently-composed Celtic material. Through their repertoire of highly energetic and graceful acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble gives its arrangements of traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound. 7:30 pm. $15 948-7469 • www.unity.edu
November 16 Comedy Show Spectacular Event Center, Bangor Boston comedians will take the stage for a night of laughs. Ticket includes show and appetizers. Bar service is available. Doors open at 7:30 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm. $15. 941-8700 www.spectaculareventcenter.com
November 16 Jennifer Holliday Gracie Theatre, Bangor Two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Jennifer Holliday will usher in the holiday season through music. 7:30 pm. $25. 941-7888 • www.gracietheatre.com
November 16 Main Street Mania Presque Isle Businesses along Main Street are open until 10
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November 16–18 ArtFull Gifts 2012 Point Lookout, Northport Don’t miss the midcoast’s premier invitational show for fine Maine-made holiday gifts. Opening-night cocktail gala is on Fri. from 5–8 pm. $10 admission includes food tastings and live jazz. Cash bar available. The show runs Sat. and Sun. 10 am–4 pm. $3. www.artfullgifts.com
November 17 Maine Discovery Museum Gala Dinner & Auction Bangor Hilton Garden Inn This 10th annual dinner and auction will feature over 80 fabulous works of art focused on the theme “Maine Discovery” from artists across the state. Proceeds will benefit the museum’s mission to provide a fun, hands-on place where art, science and nature come alive for Maine children and their families. 5 pm. 262-7200 www.mainediscoverymuseum.org
November 17 & 18 Comforting Blankets Craft Fair & Auction Bangor Civic Center This organization works to give adults and kids battling cancer a blanket to keep them warm and comforted while in the hospital. Sat. 9 am–5 pm; Sun. 10 am–4 pm. 735-7309 www.mainecomfortingblankets.org
November 18–20 A Dickens of a Christmas Main Street, Fort Kent Merchants get dolled up in Victorian dress and offer special sales and drawings. 834-5354 • www.fortkentchamber. com
November 23 & 24 Houlton Winter Crafts & Gifts Fair Houlton Recreation Center This free event features over 55 different crafters. Give the gift of something made in Maine this holiday season. 10 am–4 pm. www.houlton-maine.com
Hometown Holiday Celebration Saturday December 1, 2012
Experience the joy of a “Hometown Holiday� in beautiful Piscataquis County at our Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday December 1st. This year promises to be better than ever with many activities taking place for the whole family to enjoy! From Santa sightings and tree lightings to horse drawn carriage rides, caroling, and a light parade, this is a festive day in Piscataquis County you won’t want to miss! While you are here, enjoy shopping and dining at our many Chamber Member Businesses. For more information, contact Erin at the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce. 207-564-7533 or visit us online at www.piscataquischamber.com
Dover-Foxcroft 9–11am..................Kris Kringle Coffee, DoverFoxcroft Congregational Church
4:30–6pm............Main Street Caroling, Main Street
1–2:30pm..............Polar Express Movie, Center Theatre
5pm........................Light Parade, Foxcroft Academy to Fire station
2:30–3:30pm.......Letter Writing to Santa with Mrs. Claus, Center Theatre
5:15pm...................Santa Arrives/Tree Lighting, Fire station
3–5pm....................Visit Polar Express Station, Central Maine Railroad
5:15pm...................Children’s Crafts/Food, Fire station
3–5pm....................Holiday Exploration, Historical Society
5:30–8pm.............Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Lincoln Street
3:30–4pm.............Story Time with Characters, Center Theatre
7pm.........................Angel Ball, Main St. Ballroom
Guilford & Monson 9am–3pm..............Kris Kringle Craft Fair, Monson Gym 1pm.........................Santa visits Kris Craft Fair, Monson Gym 2:30–4pm.............Holiday Movie Time, Community Fitness, Guilford 4:00–5:30pm.....Children’s Story Time & Craft Activity, Community Fitness, Guilford 5:30pm..................Hot Cocoa & Sweets, Historical Society, Guilford 5:45pm..................Santa Arrives/Tree Lighting, Braeburn Lot, Guilford
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Come visit our new store! Gourmet Bistro, Coffee & Tea Shop, as well as a full-service florist, selling loose teas, herbs and gifts. To-go coffees and teas, all organic. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30–5:00 35 Greenville Road 997-3495
6:00pm ...............Caroling by the bonfire, Braeburn Lot, Guilford
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November 24 Christmas Tree Lighting • Fort Kent
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November 23–25 Festival of Lights Celebration Rockland This fun, family-friendly event is not to be missed. Santa arrives by Coast Guard boat, there’s a lobster-trap tree lighting, parade, and horse-drawn carriage rides. 593-6093 www.rocklandmainstreet.com
November 23–25 United Maine Craftsmen’s Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show Brewer Auditorium Make it a Maine-made holiday by shopping locally and giving the gift of quality. Over 50 Maine artisans will be selling their products at this annual event. Fri. 10 am–5 pm; Sat. 9 am– 5 pm; Sun. 10 am–4 pm. $2; free for children under 12. 621-2818 • www. unitedmainecraftsmen.com
November 24 Festival of Lights Craft Market Samoset Resort, Rockport This annual craft fair boasts over 50 artisans
and craftspeople selling authentic Maine-made items. 9 am–3 pm. $3 adults; free for children under 12. 236-4404 • www.therealmaine.com
November 24 Angelina Ballerina— The Musical Center Theatre, Dover-Foxcroft This wonderful holiday show is presented by New York City’s Vital Theatre Company. 2 & 6 pm. $10. www.centertheatre.org
November 24 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Fort Kent Library Mr. and Mrs. Claus will show up in Fort Kent for this very special tree lighting. Join the Clauses in singing Christmas carols and sip some hot cocoa. Sponsored by the Fort Kent Lions Club, the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, and local organizations. 6 pm. 834-5354 www.fortkentchamber.com
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November 27 Shaolin Warriors Collins Center for the Arts, Orono In a fully choreographed theatrical production, the Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement, and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu to stages throughout the world. 7 pm. $38. 800-622-TIXX www.collinscenterforthearts.com
November 29 Troy MacGillvray Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts Heir to the centuries-old music his Scottish ancestors brought to Canada over 200 years ago, Troy MacGillivray has become a master of the fiddle and piano traditions that have been passed down through generations. Audiences around the world have been captivated by the flying fingers and energetic pace of this multiple-award winner. 7:30 pm. $15. 948-7469 • www.unity.edu
November 30–December 2 Three Wise Men of Spider Creek Union Hall, Searsport This heartwarming tale tells the story of a frontier family Christmas. Snowbound and iced in, the children are visited by Santa, and the true joys of Christmas are celebrated through song, friendship, love, and the simplest of pleasures. 7 pm. www.belfastmaskers.com
November 30–December 2 The Nutcracker Camden Opera House The Atlantic Ballet Company presents this colorful holiday production—a tradition during Midcoast Maine’s Christmas by the Sea weekend. Fri. 7:30 pm; Sat. 1 & 3 pm; Sun. 2 & 3 pm. $20 adult; $14 children under 14 and senior citizens. 236-7963 www.camdenoperahouse.com
November 30–December 2 Christmas by the Sea Camden A weekend celebration of the holiday season. Shopping, live music, community tree lighting, horse-drawn wagon rides, and fireworks. Enjoy sales and dining specials, as well as photos and children’s story hour with Santa. 236-4404 • www.camdenme.org
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A Taste of the Season The holidays bring friends and family together. And when any group of people get together what do they like to do? EAT! We asked area chefs to share some of their sumptuous seasonal recipes with our readers. We hope you enjoy! Tremendous turkey meatloaf 2 lbs. extra lean ground turkey ½ of a mediuim green pepper ½ of a medium red pepper 1 stalk of celery ½ of a Spanish onion Extra virgin olive oil ½ cup tomato juice 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ cup BBQ sauce 2 eggs 1 cup plain breadcrumbs Seasonings added to taste: salt, pepper, garlic powder, Tabasco, thyme Dice onion, green and red pepper, and celery. Saute in a skillet with the olive oil until soft but firm. Mix all ingredients, except seasonings, adding breadcrumbs last. Mixture should bind together but still be moist. If using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, Tabasco, and thyme to taste.
Pumpkin pie dip 1 16-oz package of cream cheese ½ can of pumpkin ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 large shallot, finely chopped Dash of cinnamon and sea salt
Blend all ingredients and serve in a dish surrounded with apple wedges tossed in lemon juice, toasted angel food cake, toasted pound cake, or ginger snaps. This recipe is created by Ann Marie from Ann Marie’s Kitchen
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Make a small ½-dollar-size patty from mixture, grill it up and taste-test! Adjust seasonings to your preference. Grease two loaf pans. Divide the mixture evenly into the pans and cover pans with foil. Bake at 325° for 1 hour, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. For a firmer “crust” remove foil for the last 30 minutes of baking. TIP: If you only need one meatloaf this recipe freezes well. Divide mixture, placing one half in a pan to bake. Place other half in a gallon-size freezer bag. Press mixture out flat, to ¼ inch thickness. Label, date and store flat in the freezer for up to 3-4 weeks. Pressing the mixture flat allows for neat storage and quick thawing. Once thawed, if mixture seems too moist, add a touch more breadcrumbs, bake as directed, and enjoy! This recipe is created by Cliff Richard from Chef on Demand
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Pork Loin Roulade 1 2½-pound boneless pork loin roast* 4 slices bacon, cooked and cooled ½ pound ground hot Italian sausage, browned, drained, and cooled 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped 3 large slices dill Havarti cheese Spice rub 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. paprika tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. dried thyme ½ tsp. crushed dried rosemary tsp. cayenne pepper * Note: Ask your butcher to butterfly the roast, or see instructions below.
Wash and pat dry the pork loin roast and place on cutting board. To butterfly, starting one-third from the bottom, slice end to end along long side of loin to within 1 inch of opposite side. Don't cut all the way through. Repeat on other side, this time starting cut 1/3 down from top. Unfold the pork loin and lay it flat on a work surface that has been covered with plastic wrap. Place another piece of plastic wrap over the pork loin and, using a smooth-edged meat mallet, gently pound pork evenly until it is 1/3inch thick. Remove top plastic wrap and season meat lightly with salt and pepper. Lay the slightly-cooked bacon lengthwise along the middle of the pork loin, to within 1 inch of each edge. Sprinkle the browned sausage over the entire pork loin, to within 1 inch of the edge. Sprinkle the green onions and jalapeños over the sausage, again keeping the filling to within 1 inch of all edges.
Layer the cheese lengthwise, as with the bacon. Starting on one long side, begin rolling up the roulade, tucking the ends in. Tie with kitchen string every 3 inches or so, and tie each end so that the cheese does not seep out while cooking. Preheat oven to 400°. Rub the outside of the roulade with the spice rub. Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven-safe roasting pan. Place pan over medium high heat, being careful not to burn the butter. Brown roulade on all sides. Place in oven and roast until thermometer placed in center of the roulade meat (not the filling) reaches 145°. Remove from oven, cover, and allow roulade to rest for 15 minutes. Cut away string and slice into 1-inch thick medallions and serve warm or at room temperature. This recipe comes from G. M. Joachim's cookbook, A Taste of it All
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Thursday, November 29 6:00PM – 9:00PM P.A.W.S. Auction for Animals Friday, November 30 10:00AM – 10:00PM Camden Merchants’ Co-operative Holiday Open House. 10 Mechanic St., Camden. 3:45PM – 4:15PM Santa arrives in West Rockport at Midcoast Recreation Center, Rt. 90 W. Rockport 5:00PM – 6:30PM Opening Reception, Camden Public Library. 6:00PM Christmas by the Sea Parade begins on Union St., Camden. 6:30PM – 9:00PM A Walk Through Bethlehem, Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Camden. All Day Until 9PM Holiday shopping EXTRAVAGANZA at downtown Camden shops! 7:30PM The Nutcracker, Atlantic Ballet Company’s full length version of this magical Holiday production. Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., Camden. Saturday, December 1 8:00AM – 1:00PM Rockport Garden Club Holly Berry Fair, Rockport Opera House. 9:00AM Thomas F. Chester Memorial Frozen 5K. Rt. 1, Northport. Visit www.frozen5k.com.
9:00am – 2:00pm Holiday Craft Market & Open House at Windward Gardens. 105 Mechanic St., Camden. 9:00AM – 2:00PM St. Thomas’ Christmas Fair, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden. 9:30AM – 3:30PM Indulge in the Sights and Smells of Christmas at Hoboken Gardens Annual Holiday Open House in Rockport. 9:30AM Santa arrives by boat at Rockport Harbor! 10:00AM – 4:00PM Holiday Bazaar at Merryspring. Visit www.merryspring.org. 11:00AM Hartstone Inn Brunch & Fashion Show, Hartstone Inn, Elm St., Camden. Noon Santa arrives by Tug boat in Camden Harbor! 1:00PM FREE photos with Santa at The RIG, 56A Elm St., Camden. 2:00PM – 4:00PM A Victorian Christmas at the historic Conway House on the grounds of the Camden-Rockport Historical Society. 3:00PM The Nutcracker, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., Camden. 4:00PM Tree lighting, bonfire and sing along at Lincolnville Beach.
4:00PM Ringing in the Season. First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden. 6:00PM Holiday Themed Winemaker Dinner, Cellardoor Winery, Lincolnville. 6:30PM – 8:30PM A Walk Through Bethlehem, Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Camden. Sunday, December 2 11:00AM to 3:00PM Indulge in the Sights and Smells of Christmas at Hoboken Gardens Annual Holiday Open House in Rockport. 1:00PM – 4:00PM Creative Holiday Gift Wrapping by students of The Watershed School at the corner of Washington and Mechanic Streets. 3:00PM The Nutcracker, Camden Opera House 29 Elm St., Camden. 5:00PM Spaghetti Supper put on by the Rockport Masonic Center, 63 Washington Street, Camden. 6:00PM Christmas in the Country, tree lighting on the Union Common. 7:00PM 25th Annual Holiday Concert with Anne Dodson & Friends at the First Congregational Church Sanctuary, 55 Elm St., Camden.
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December 1 & 2 The Nutcracker • Camden December 15 & 16 The Nutcracker • Orono
From tree lightings to parades to concerts to community open houses— we know how to usher in the holidays and celebrate them right! Take time during this busy month to do something fun with your family and friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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December 1 & 2 Three Wise Men of Spider Creek Union Hall, Searsport This heartwarming tale tells the story of a frontier family Christmas. Snowbound and iced in, the children are visited by Santa, and the true joys of Christmas are celebrated through song, friendship, love, and the simplest of pleasures. 7 pm. www.belfastmaskers.com
December 1 & 2 The Nutcracker Camden Opera House The Atlantic Ballet Company presents this colorful holiday production—a tradition during Midcoast Maine’s Christmas by the Sea weekend. Fri. 7:30 pm; Sat. 1 & 3 pm; Sun. 2 & 3 pm. $20 adult; $14 children under 14 and senior citizens. 236-7963 www.camdenoperahouse.com
December 1 & 2 Christmas by the Sea Camden A weekend celebration of the holiday season. Shopping, live music, community tree lighting, horse-drawn wagon rides, and fireworks. Enjoy sales and dining specials, as well as photos and children’s story hour with Santa.
December 1 Annual Christmas Parade Downtown Ellsworth This annual parade is a must-see. This year’s theme is “old fashioned,” and the parade will proceed down Main Street starting at 11:30 am. 667-4664 www.ellsworthchamber.org
December 1 The Met Live in HD: Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito Collins Center for the Arts, Orono The Strand, Rockland The Grand, Ellsworth This drama set in Rome features Giuseppe Filianoti as the noble Tito and Barbara Frittoli as Vitellia, while Harry Bicket conducts. 12:55 pm. $28. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com 594-0070 • www.rocklandstrand.com 667-9500 • www.grandonline.org
December 1 Holiday Bazaar Merryspring Nature Center, Camden
Shop for a variety of plants, fresh seasonal greens, wreaths, and gifts for your loved ones. 10 am–4 pm. 236-2239 • www.merryspring.org
December 1 Holiday on the Harbor Rockport Luminaria will light Pascal Avenue and Central Street. Stores will be open late. Meet for caroling and refreshments at the Harbor Tree at 7 pm. www.mainedreamvacation.com
December 1 Holiday Light Parade Don’t miss this annual parade, which starts at North Street and proceeds south on Main Street, ending at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Refreshments will be served at the parade’s end. www.centralaroostookchamber.com
December 1 Thomas F. Chester Memorial Frozen 5K Point Lookout, Northport
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December 1 21st Annual Poinsettia Ball The Ramada, Ellsworth This festive, semi-formal evening includes valet parking, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. Cocktails and appetizers start at 5:30 pm. Dinner is served at 7 pm. $100. 664-5548 • www.mainehospital.org
December 1 Roosevelt Dime Roosevelt Dime is a five-piece, Brooklyn-based band that blends elements of acoustic jug-band blues, classic New Orleans soul, and neo-folk to create an original sound best described as Kings County Steamboat Soul. The band’s nontraditional lineup consists of banjo, electric and washtub basses, percussion, trumpet, and woodwinds. 8 pm. $12. 948-7469 • www.unity.edu
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The West Bay Rotary sponsors this challenging run to support ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Registration begins at 9 am; race at 10 am. www.frozen5k.com
December 1 Annual Christmas Parade Downtown Ellsworth Don’t miss this annual parade down Main Street, which ushers the holidays. www.downtownellsworth.com
December 1 Holly Berry Fair Rockport Opera House This event features homemade gingerbread houses, painted buoys, baked goods, and other treasures. 8 am–1 pm. 594-4449
December 1 Gingerbread Competition Pairings at Winterport Winery Come and enjoy festive decorations and vote for your favorite gingerbread house. 6–7 pm.
Music 941-2952 ext. 204 www.ucpofmaine.org
December 4 Bowfire’s Holiday Heart Strings Collins Center for the Arts, Orono Celebrate the festive season with some of the world’s greatest fiddlers and violinists in many genres, with stepdancing like you have never seen. 7 pm. $38–$78. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com
December 5–29 Annie Penobscot Theatre, Bangor The holiday season brings America’s most beloved little redhead to the stage. A delightful musical for the entire family, Annie brings the audience on adventure after fun-filled adventure with her lovable mutt, Sandy, and a cast that is sure to create an unforgettable experience.
December 6–8, 13–15, & 20–22 Handmade Art & Craft Sale Waterfall Arts, Belfast This is an annual exhibit showcasing unique, high-quality handmade goods and artwork from over 40 indie artists and crafters. This is a fundraising event for Waterfall Arts and part of the proceeds benefit the organization and its programming. 338-2222 • www.waterfallarts.org
December 7 Village Holiday & Midnight Madness Downtown Bar Harbor Welcome Santa to the Village Green for the lighting of the Christmas tree at 5 pm, followed by activities for the whole family at the MDI YMCA. Shop deals at downtown businesses and get extra savings for dressing up. 8 pm–12 am. 288-5103 • www.barharborinfo.com
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December 1 & 2 Annual Holiday Open House General Henry Knox Museum, Thomaston Montpelier is open to the public with holiday decorations, music, and food. 1–4 pm. 354-8062
December 1 & 2 Eastport Historic Homes Holiday Tour Eastport Kick off the holiday season by touring eight beautifully decorated historic homes. Enjoy a variety of home-baked goodies and beverages at each stop. 1–6 pm. $15.
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The Best-kept Secret in Ellsworth... Two jewelers, handmaking jewelry for you, on-site! Beautiful, affordable, memorable jewelry that will become your next heirloom!
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December 1–24 Holiday Gift Wrapping by UCP of Maine Bangor Mall UCP volunteers help save you the headache of gift wrapping during the holiday season. UCP of Maine’s Holiday Gift Wrapping Booth at the Bangor Mall provides a convenient, low-cost service, and you help support local children and adults living with disabilities.
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We’ll help bring your designs to life using your old gold and gems, our newly recycled metals and gems, or a combination of both.
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December 7 Caribou Tree Lighting & Santa Parade Caribou Rec Center Join us as we start the Holiday Season by lighting the Caribou Christmas Tree and greet Santa as he rides his sleigh through town. Make a gingerbread house and other treats for Santa and his reindeer. 6–8 pm.
December 1 Gingerbread Competition • Winterport
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December 7–9, 14,& 15 Miracle on 34th Street Center Theatre, Dover-Foxcroft Based on the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, Miracle on 34th Street is a classic story that is a fixture of the holiday season. $12 adults in advance; $15 adults day of show; $12 seniors and students. www.centertheatre.org
December 7 & 8 Stocking Stuffers Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor Acadia Community Theater will perform
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Stocking Stuffers for this year’s holiday show. Fri. 7 pm; Sat. 2 and 7 pm.
Music joys of Christmas are celebrated through song, friendship, love, and the simplest of pleasures. Fri. & Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm.
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December 7–9 Three Wise Men of Spider Creek Waldo County Shrine Club, Belfast This heartwarming tale tells the story of a frontier family Christmas. Snowbound and iced in, the children are visited by Santa, and the true
December 8 2012 Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale & Demonstration Hudson Museum, UMaine, Orono This annual holiday event features Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot
Basketmakers, who sell their hand-made, one-of-a-kind, ash splint and sweetgrass basketry. Work baskets, such as creels, packs, potato baskets, and fancy baskets ranging from strawberry- and blueberryshaped baskets to curly bowls, may be found along with quill jewelry, wood carvings and birchbark work. Traditional music, demonstrations of brown ash pounding, basketmaking, carving, and birchbark work, as well as traditional drumming, will be presented. 9 am–3 pm. 581-1904 www.umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum
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1. AVANTI BRIDAL SALON & BOUTIQUE Avanti Bridal Salon & Boutique offers the most diverse collection of bridal in the area! Dreaming of a storybook wedding or small elegant affair? We have the perfect gown for you. Wedding gowns and accessories, bridesmaids and mothers dresses, flower girl, prom, shoes and more. Located next to Capello Hair Studio & Day Spa. The salon offers great gifts for the holiday season. Services: Alterations, Gown preservation, custom footwearand handbag dyeing, tuxedo rentals. 8FTU #SPBEXBZ t www.avantibridalsalon.com
2. GATHERINGS FOR THE HOME A serene and welcoming retreat, Gatherings offers an eclectic mix of beautifully displayed gifts and home dÊcor to suit every style and budget. You will find everything from fresh Christmas wreaths and dried floral arrangements to hip ladies’ accessories and stylish accent furniture. Interior design services available year round. And, as always, classy, free gift wrapping with any purchase. .BJO 4USFFU t
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December 8 The Met Live in HD: Un Ballo in Maschera The Strand, Rockland The Grand, Ellsworth Verdi’s vivid drama of jealousy and vengeance will be seen in a new production by acclaimed opera director David Alden, returning to the Met for the first time in more than 20 years. 1 pm. $27. 594-0070 • www.rocklandstrand.com 667-9500 • www.grandonline.org
December 8 Holiday Hullabaloo Old Town Public Library This event has something for everyone including a gift-basket raffle, children’s mall, photos with Santa, and holiday cookie decorating and sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the River Coalition. 9 am. 827-3972
December 8 Holiday Open House Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor This annual event is being offered in conjunction with the Bar Harbor Merchants Association open house. A full day of events, sales at local shops, treats, and special activities will be available. The Abbe Museum will offer free admission and a selection of crafts for people of all ages to make and take home. Light refreshments will be provided. 1–4 pm. 288-3519 • www.abbemuseum.org
December 8 & 9, 22–23 Airport Mall Craft Fair The Airport Mall Craft Fair is one of the few remaining interior mall-walkway shows. 9 am–4 pm. 992-2386
Northern Maine December 11 Holiday Open House, Tree Lighting, & Club Discovery Kids’ Sing-Along Old Town Public Library Enjoy delicious refreshments and festive decorations at the Old Town Public Library. 2–7 pm. Tree lighting and caroling will take place on the library lawn at 6 pm. 827-3972
December 12 Taping of The Nite Show Next Generation Theatre, Brewer Ever wanted to see a late-night talk show in person, but can’t make it to New York or Los Angeles? The Nite Show with Danny Cashman is filmed before a live studio audience right here in Brewer. There is no charge, and audience members must be at least 14 years old. 5:45 pm.
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December 12 Dreaming in Chocolate Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, Camden Love chocolate? Then don’t miss this delicious event. This swoon-worthy talkand-taste stars Kate Shaffer, owner of Black Dinah Chocolatiers. Free, but reservation required.10:30 am–12 pm. 230-6114 • www.quarryhill.org
December 15 The Met Live in HD: Aida The Strand, Rockland The Strand, Ellsworth Verdi’s iconic opera set in ancient Egypt stars powerhouse Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, who makes her Met debut in the title role of an enslaved Ethiopian princess. 1 pm. $27.
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December 15 Holiday Pops Concert Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High School United Mid-Coast Charities invites you to the 4th Annual Holiday Pops Concert for an afternoon of rousing sing-along, tap-along, holiday entertainment from Maine Pro Musica. 4 pm. 236-2299 www.unitedmidcoastcharities.com
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December 8 Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale & Demonstration • Orono
December 15 & 16 The Nutcracker Collins Center for the Arts, Orono Unwrap this treasured holiday gift featuring the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, the Robinson Ballet, and the Bangor Area Children’s Choir. This is a true Nutcracker experience, complete with a thrilling battle scene, elegant dances, and a Christmas tree that grows and grows. Sat. 2 and 7 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $21–$37.
December 16 Caroling in Thomaston Thomaston Carl Danielson and Carolyn Whitaker will host a caroling party at their home, which will be led by Tony Antolini, the artistic director of Down East Singers. 6 pm. $25 for Georges River Land Trust members; $30 nonmembers. 594-5166 • www.grlt.org/revelry
December 20 Irish Christmas in America Camden Opera House
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Canterbury Cottage The Perfect Getaway
Designed by Fred Savage in 1900, the Canterbury Cottage is a friendly, homey spot in the heart of Bar Harbor. Short walk to all the shops, restaurants and many outdoor activities. Minutes from Acadia. t Pet-friendly t Military discounts t Open all year t Rates starting at $79.00
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This show features Irish musicians, singers, and dancers in an engaging performance rich in history, humor, and boundless energy. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, Scotland and the U.S. present a fun-filled performance to start the holiday season. $40 adults; $30 ages 21–35; $10 under 21. 236-2823 www.baychamberconcerts.org
old and new sounds from many folk traditions. They accompany interweaving family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, wooden banjo, cello, and guitar, as well as a few surprises. Whether they are crooning a poignant ballad or delivering a rollicking fiddle tune, their unique arrangements are especially engaging and often go along with anecdotes of historical or humorous content. 7:30 pm. $15. 948-7469 • www.unity.edu
December 29 The Met Live in HD: Verdi’s Aida Collins Center for the Arts, Orono The Met’s unforgettable production of Verdi’s ancient Egyptian drama in HD. 12:55 pm. $28. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com
December 31 New Year’s Eve Dance Party Spectacular Event Center, Bangor
December 22 The Met Live in HD: Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera Collins Center for the Arts, Orono Director David Alden’s dreamlike setting provides a compelling backdrop for this dramatic story of jealousy and vengeance. 12:55 pm. $28. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com
December 27 The Gawler family band Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts The Gawler family brings you an assortment of
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Ring in the New Year with an all-inclusive celebration. Ticket includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing, and drinks—including a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 7:30 pm; dancing at 8. $125 per couple. 941-8700 www.spectaculareventcenter.com
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December 31 16th Annual New Year’s by the Bay Downtown Belfast Celebrate the end of 2012 with events all around town. There will be music, dancing, a bonfire, magic, food, and more in this familyfriendly, chem-free environment. $18 adults, $5 youth, free for children under 5. 323-1748 • www.nybb.org
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December 31 New Year’s Eve with Desperado Peakes Hill Lodge, Dedham Ring in the New Year with the band that likes to party. Cash bar, appetizer buffet, champagne toast, and party favors. 8:30 pm–12:30 am. $20 per person; $30 per couple. 944-8319 • www.peakeshilllodge.com
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December 31 New Year’s Eve Sardine & Maple Leaf Drop Eastport Where else can you see a gigantic sardine and maple leaf descend from above? Nowhere but the Tides Institute and Museum of Art in the heart of downtown Eastport. The maple leaf is dropped at 11 pm and the sardine at midnight.
December 31 Downtown Countdown Downtown Bangor Celebrate in the streets of downtown Bangor with family, friends, and neighbors. Plenty of food, live music, dancing, and the traditional ball drop from 29 Main Street. www.downtownbangor.com
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Holiday Edition We dug through our archives and chose four recipes with a seasonal flair to share with you this holiday season. Whether you are looking for a new way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey, or need a filling snack to serve your friends during Sunday Night Football, these four recipes are sure to please
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Songs, Blessings & Latkes When Melinda Wentworth came to Monson, she brought a love of food, entertaining, and Jewish tradition. Her kids supplied the motivation to celebrate Hanukkah in a big way. Her husband supplied the moose menorah. Hannukah latkes 10 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 2 large or 3 medium eggs Âź cup unbleached all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, or matzoh meal Vegetable oil Salt and white pepper to taste Peel the potatoes if the skin is coarse; otherwise, just clean them well. Keep them in cold water until ready to prepare the latkes. Starting with the onions, alternately grate some of the onion on the large holes of the grater and some of the potatoes on the smallest holes. This will keep the potato mixture from
blackening. Press out as much liquid as possible and reserve the starchy sediment at the bottom of the bowl. Return the sediment to the mixture. Blend the potato mixture with the eggs, flour, salt, and white pepper. Heat one inch of oil in a frying pan. Drop about one tablespoon of mixture for each latke into the skillet and fry, turning once. When golden and crisp on each side, drain on paper towels. Serve with yogurt, sour cream, sugar, or applesauce. This recipe originally appeared in our December 2008 issue.
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Baking With Love Sunday afternoons are a little bit sweeter at the home of Lanie Abbott and her daughters, Lydia, and Natalie Colson. Healthy, homemade food is important to this mom and her daughters, and they spend some time each weekend baking up a storm in their country kitchen.
apple pie filling 7 big apples ¾ cup sugar Add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
Grandma’s pie crust 2 cups flour 1½ tsp. salt ½ cup vegetable oil 4–5 Tbsp. milk
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Peel and slice the apples into 1-inch cubes. Mix in sugar and spices. Set aside. Mix crust ingredients until moist and doughy. Set half aside. Roll other half out into an even circle between two sheets of waxed paper and place inside pie plate. Fill the bottom crust with the apple filling mixture. It’s OK if it rises above the rim of the plate. Roll the other half of the crust dough into a circle be-
tween two sheets of waxed paper and place on top of the pie plate. Pinch the top and bottom crusts together around the edges of the pie plate with your fingers. Make three slices into the top of the pie for steam to escape. Cover the crust with strips of tinfoil to avoid burning. Bake at 450°F for 40–45 minutes. This recipe originally appeared in our September 2010 issue.
Super Stromboli Looking to create the perfect platter for your party guests? Jennifer Sonnenberg’s Super Stromboli has been a proven crowd pleaser for years. Super stromboli Mozzarella cheese Provolone cheese Romano and Parmesan ¼ cup spaghetti sauce for each stromboli 2 loaves of bread dough
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fillings Sliced ham Sliced prosciutto Pepperoni Sliced portabella mushrooms 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves of garlic 1 roasted red pepper, sliced Let your frozen dough rise overnight. Stretch your dough into a rectangle measuring about 9 by 14 inches. Preheat oven to 425°. Slice your meat, cheese, and
vegetables. Cook your mushrooms and brown your onions and garlic in a saucepan before adding them to the dough. Spread spaghetti sauce down the middle of your dough. Add cheese and other ingredients. Fold sides toward the middle, one at a time, and seal the seam by pinching together. Also pinch the ends. Flip the stromboli over so that the seams are on the bottom. Rub lightly with olive oil. Place in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. The stromboli is done when the dough is lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving with a side of warmed spaghetti sauce for dipping. This recipe originally appeared in our January 2011 issue. 2012 Home for the Holidays by Bangor Metro
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Trash can turkey
Todd’s Trash Can Turkey Looking for a different way to prepare your Thanksgiving bird this year? Take a tip from weatherman Todd Simcox and cook your turkey like a real Mainer—in a trash can. 34
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Prepare the bird: Rub the turkey with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add other spices to taste. Drive the wooden stake firmly into the ground. Prep the ground around the stake by layering sheets of aluminum foil. Light two piles of charcoal; let them burn until they turn white. Place the turkey on the stake and center it under the trash can. Layer the coal on top of the can and around the edges, piling them up the side of the can. Roll up the foil hanging out below the trash can to create a seal. When enough time has passed (approximately 2 hours), remove the coals from the can and uncover the bird. This recipe originally appeared in our November 2009 issue.
Photos: shane leonard
10–12 lb. turkey Olive oil Salt and pepper 10 lb. bag of charcoal 10 gallon galvanized metal trash can (burn the inside of a new can to get rid of any chemicals) 2- to 3-foot-long stake Roll of aluminum foil
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