Keywords: Pancake Kitchen
Item 104297
Various dessert recipes, ca. 1890
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Media: Ink on paper
Item 105443
A shopper's guide map of Portland, 1965
Contributed by: Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education Date: 1965 Location: Portland; South Portland; Cape Elizabeth Media: Lithograph
Exhibit
Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here
From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.
