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Squirrel Island Clambake, 1921

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: 1921-08-19 Location: Southport Media: Photographic print

Choosing Lobsters for a Clambake, Squirrel Island, 1921

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: 1921-08-19 Location: Southport Media: Photographic print

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.