Megunticook Market

Chutes and Toboggans

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:30:37 +0000

Ever wonder what people do in the winter in Maine? Some people think we hibernate like bears in warm dens sleeping away day and night until spring comes back. Actually, we do get out every now and then, and we make a day of it, inviting all our friends from here and away. You may even see a wicked good crowd.

Poster for the National Toboggan Championships

Away can be the next town over, another state or even foreign countries. Take for instance the National Toboggan Championships where teams from as far away as the Netherlands were here over the weekend to compete in the 2-person, 3-person and 4-person toboggan races.

It sounds official and there are rules, but anyone can enter a team and run the chute for the 9 second or better thrill of dropping from the top of the hill and racing to the finish line that empties out onto frozen Hosmer Pond. All you need is to meet the muster of the official toboggan regulations with a wooden toboggan built of slats, a pad and a curve; no fiberglass, carbon fiber or other synthetic fibers. And the competition does come with strict warnings … “clothing may be ripped or melted” … melted? I don’t know how that happens when it is usually about 20 degrees outside, but I’ll leave that to the chute masters.

About 400 teams show up the first weekend in February at the Camden Snow Bowl to compete for the fastest time down the chute and best costume. Best costume is, as or more competitive than the races. One thing you can count on is that almost every team is going to compete for the best costume award. Be on the lookout for whole teams dressed as superheros, cows, bridezillas, team mascots and ballerinas. As Forrest Gump would say, it is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.

My friend Oscar, representing the Royal Dutch National Toboggan Team, winner of Best Costume Award

Although Camden is only a small town with a population pushing 5,000, competitors for the National Toboggan Championships come from all over the world, but mostly you see license plates from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Pennsylvania.

Delightful CC cheering on Le Grand Crew from Cellardoor

The first toboggan chute was built at the Camden Snow Bowl in 1936 and rebuilt in 1991, when the first toboggan championship was held. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the event.

If you are looking to go, watch, or even enter to compete for next year’s races, check out the official rules at the Camden Snow Bowl.

Mousse Hunting

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:17:06 +0000

The other day, a customer reminded me of a great chocolate mousse we carried. It was rich and creamy. Would it be over the top to layer the mousse inside a brownie? At the market, we always have brownies on hand, so I selected my favorites- the walnut, the almond amaretto, the raspberry and the callebaut chocolate brownies, cut them in half, layered them with the mousse and stacked them up for a taste test. Before they were even chilled and set, my husband was pleading to try one. So much for the taste test, they didn’t last that long. Tonight I will be making another batch to tuck away in the freezer. The best late night snack, shhh.

If you make it, keep the layers of brownie and mousse from sliding by placing a toothpick into the top of the brownie through the layers. Once the mousse has chilled, remove the toothpick before serving.

Back in stock and here to stay, are the Inspired Cuisine Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Mousse Mix. Just whip the mix with 2/3 cup of milk and chill it in the refrigerator for an hour. A perfect pantry staple that makes a quick dessert mousse for a dinner party or indulgence for Valentine’s Dinner for two. Delicious topped with fresh mixed berries or whip cream and toffee crumbles.

Late Night Fun Before Thanksgiving

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:23:32 +0000

Now that all the pie in my house has been eaten, I can once again dream about pie … pumpkin, Pecan, Apple, Coconut Cream, Lemon Meringue, Blueberry and just about every other kind of berry that you can imagine. Can you tell that I love pie? On Thanksgiving Day, I tried a piece of every one on the table and had seconds. That was after making 80 pies for Thanksgiving orders at the market.

A couple of weeks before Thanksgiving, we plan a few pie marathon nights, when we mix the dough, roll out the crusts and fill as high as possible with fresh apples, Maine blueberries and combinations of mixed berries and fruit including peach, raspberry, blackberries, strawberries and cranberries. In order to have enough time to bake all the pies fresh for Thanksgiving Day, we freeze the unbaked fruit pies and rolled crusts. Then on Tuesday night we start baking non-stop until Thanksgiving morning. The most popular are always pumpkin, pecan and apple; then the cream and meringue pies – banana-cream, coconut-cream, chocolate cream and lemon meringue.

Our little pie marathon is quite the scene. Wish you could all be there to see the trays of pies stacked up to the ceiling on the sheet pan cart. It looks delicious!

And the anticipation just about kills us. We are all ready for company to arrive, but we have to count down two weeks until everyone comes to town for Thanksgiving. It was worth the wait and I look forward to doing it again next year.

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too!

Baby Back Ribs with Local Homemade Barbeque Sauce

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:48:00 +0000

Ribs cooked on the grill are both tender and flavorful. When the meat falls off the bone, you know they are cooked perfectly. Baste the ribs with a homemade barbeque sauce using local honey and locally roasted coffee.

Barbeque Baby Back Ribs
4 main-course servings or 8 appetizer servings

2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon course ground salt (sea salt)
1 tablespoon course ground pepper
(Salt and pepper can be substituted with 1 tablespoon Lawry’s seasoning salt or McCormick’s garlic pepper)
1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
Local Barbeque Sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs. Slip a sharp object between bone and rib to loosen membrane, then grab membrane with a kitchen towel and peel back from ribs. Discard membrane.

Season both sides of rack of ribs with salt and pepper (or seasoning substitute). Over season the ribs and rub the season into ribs, some will fall off during cooking. Place ribs (and garlic, recipe below) on baking sheet and place in oven for 2 hours until meat is very tender and almost falling off the bone.

Place full head of garlic in a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over top and wrap foil around garlic to enclose. Place in oven with ribs for 45 minutes, then remove garlic from oven and set aside.

One half hour before serving, transfer ribs to a preheated grill. Brush ribs with barbeque sauce and cover grill. Turn and baste ribs with barbeque sauce every 10 minutes, for about 30 minutes total. Cut racks into individual ribs or 4 rib sections and serve.

Local Barbeque Sauce
roasted garlic, mashed (recipe above)
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cups ketchup
2 cups honey
1/2 cup strong coffee (or instant espresso)

In a bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Baste ribs with barbeque sauce while grilling. Barbeque sauce can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Local Ingredients used in the barbeque sauce include Opa’s Honey harvested from hives in Camden, Maine on Mt. Battie and Ragged Mountain, Sewall’s Organic Cider Vinegar and a strong brewed coffee from Rock City Coffee Roasters.

Cooking Baby Back Ribs with Rob on 207

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:45:33 +0000

Grilling Season is here! And what better way to get in the swing of things, than to begin with Baby Back Ribs.

If you are in Maine, tune into WCSH’s 207 tonight at 7:00pm, where I will prepare baby back pork ribs and a local barbeque sauce with host Rob Caldwell.

Find the recipe on the 207 website or back here after the show airs!

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials May 26 – 31

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:11:28 +0000

What’s for lunch?

Monday
Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub – Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza – Boar’s Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
BBQ Pork Ribs with Rice Pilaf and Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub – Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special – Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Spaghetti & Homemade Meatballs with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub – Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza – Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Shepherd’s Pie with Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub – Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza – BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Baked Beans with Hot Dogs and Homemade Coleslaw $4.99
Millville Delight Sub – Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza – Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

Saturday
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub – Turkey, Swiss, Grilled onions and Bacon Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar’s Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we’ll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 5/19 – 5/24

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:05:07 +0000

Food for Thought. Lunch this week – Baked Chicken with Lemon and Rice Pilaf; Greek Pizza with Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta and Mozzarella; Chicken Salad Wrap and Caesar Salad.

Monday
Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken with Rice Pilaf and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub – Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza – Boar’s Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Cajun Beef Stew Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Chicken Pot Pie with Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub – Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special – Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Chop Suey with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub – Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza – Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Cheeseburger, Chips and Homemade Potato Salad $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub – Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza – BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Macaroni and Cheese with Hot Dogs $4.99
Millville Delight Sub – Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza – Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar’s Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we’ll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 5/12 – 5/17

admin — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:01:18 +0000

What’s for lunch? Baked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, Tuna Melt, Summer Minestrone Soup, Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Wrap or Chef Salad.

Monday
Baked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub – Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza – Boar’s Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Summer Minestrone Soup Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles $4.99
Slugger Sub – Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special – Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Lasagna with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub – Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza – Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Chicken Stir-fry with Fried Rice $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub – Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza – BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Sloppy Joes, Homemade Coleslaw and Chips $4.99
Millville Delight Sub – Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza – Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar’s Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we’ll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 5/5 – 5/10

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:05:42 +0000

The sun is out and it is a wonderful day for a picnic lunch. Grab a sandwich and enjoy a nice spot on the lawn at mid-day.

Monday
BBQ Baked Chicken with Potato Salad and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub – Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza – Boar’s Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub – Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special – Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Wednesday
Baked Ziti with Side Salad and Garlic Bread $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Mt. Battie Sub – Ham, Roast Beef, Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers & American Cheese Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Chicken Salad Wrap with Chips $4.99
Artichoke and Chicken Pizza – Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Chicken Breast, Baby Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $16.99/Small $8.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub – Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza – BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Chicken Enchiladas with Lettuce, Salsa and Sour Cream $4.99
Millville Delight Sub – Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap with Chips $4.99
Greek Pizza – Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar’s Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we’ll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.

Megunticook Market Lunch Specials 4/28-5/3

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:15:56 +0000

What is on the menu for lunch this week? Corn Chowder, Killer Steak and Cheese Sub, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Seafood Chowder. At mid-day take a break, catch some sun and look out on Megunticook River.

Monday
BBQ Baked Chicken with Macaroni Salad and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak & Cheese Sub with melted Horseradish Cheddar Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Housemade Meatball Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Tuna Melt Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $5.59/Small $4.59
Oven Grinder Sub – Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Pepper, Pizza Cheese and Sauce Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Hawaiian Pizza – Boar’s Head Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella Large $13.99/Small $6.99

Tuesday
Corn Chowder Bowl $3.99/Cup $2.99
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Sweet-n-sour Pork Ribs with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Roll $4.99
Slugger Sub – Ham, American Cheese, Tomato, Bacon and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Pizza Special – Small 1 Item $4.59
Tomato and Bacon Pizza Large $13.99/Small $7.99

Thursday
Seafood Chowder Bowl $4.49/Cup $3.49
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rice Pilaf and Buttered Roll $4.99
Steak Teriyaki Sub with Mozzarella Cheese Large $6.49/Small $5.49
The Gobbler Sub – Turkey, Swiss, Bacon and Grilled Onions Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Italian Sub Large $5.49/Small $4.49 Choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or salami.
BBQ Chicken Pizza – BBQ Sliced Chicken Breast, Onion, Jalapeno and Mozzarella Lg $15.99/Sm $8.99

Friday
Killer Steak & Cheese Sub with mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos Large $6.49/Small $5.49
Chili Dogs with Chips and Homemade Coleslaw $4.99
Millville Delight Sub – Roast Beef, American Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms Large $6.29/Small $5.29
Taco Salad with Chips and Chili $5.49
Greek Pizza – Tomato, Baby Spinach, Black Olives, Feta, Mozzarella and Sesame Crust Large $15.99/Small $8.99

All Sandwiches are made with Boar’s Head sliced meat, imported and domestic sliced cheese, chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables.

Megunticook Market, 2 Gould Street, Camden, Maine.

Call ahead to order and we’ll have your pizza and sandwiches ready 207-236-3537.

Visit us online at www.megunticookmarket.com and sign up for the weekly email of our lunch specials.