Maine offers some of the country's best raw materials for rustic, hearty cuisine. Dojny's love for the local produce finds its way into 165 recipes in this volume. Local stories and food lore, historical facts and literary quotes, and a traveler's guide to hidden road food gems make the book a fabulous guide to the salty personality of Maine cuisine.

From the Atlantic Ocean to well-tended organic farms, Maine offers some of the best raw materials for rustic, hearty cuisine. Add the independent spirit and quiet humor of the people and it becomes apparent why chefs, fisherman, and artisans are drawn to the state. Their fierce pride, respect for the land, and lack of pretension are recognizable ingredients in the food they produce, from fresh lobster to blueberry pancakes. Dive in to the salty personality of Maine's cuisine!