I have been to Salt Water Farm in Lincolnville Maine three times over the years, including recently in October, where they held a tasting. They also do tours and run a series of classes throughout the year.
Additionally, they organize culinary feasts they refer to as Full Moon Suppers throughout the year on designated Sundays. The dinners take full advantage of the seasons offerings, each one a tribute to local ingredients Maine has to offer. The evening begins with an amuse bouche, followed by four courses. Each Moon Supper is $65 per person.
The classes vary depending on what time of year it is. On December 2, 2011, they are holding a wood fired cooking class, where they plan to create an entire menu made in their wood burning oven, from Roast Pemaquid Oysters with Breadcrumbs, Butter and Herbs to Locally Made Sausages with Braised Winter Greens to Cider Roast Root Vegetables to Roast Pears with Creme Angalise.
On February 12, 2012, they’re doing a class on Cassoulet. The making of this dish is subject of much controversy in Southwestern France. How many times do you break the crust to keep the beans moist? How many hours do you cook it for? Is it made with duck meat or goose meat? They will run through the various traditions of making cassoulet, then move to the table for a meal typical in the Languedoc, a region of Southwestern France. Check out their full class schedule here.
Their farm to table concept has been spearheaded by owner and chef (a New York City transplant) Annemarie Ahearn, whose experience in the food industry and culinary travels have culminated in a deep appreciation for traditional methods of cooking locally sourced ingredients.
She spent her childhood summers in Maine at her family’s blueberry farm on Blinn Hill in the town of Dresden, where she and her cousins spent days picking blueberries and building forts in the woods. Along the way rising up in her culinary career, she also spent time working at the Slow Food Headquarters, promoting the movement and helping to increase membership. Salt Water Farm is an expression of her travels & experiences and love of cultivating new relationships as well as sharing delicious meals.
Above photo is of sausage making on the farm.
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