I thought Fields Fields was just a blueberry farm, so when I saw their food "truck" (crate? box?)…read moreat the end of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Aglow walk I was delighted! As well as a variety of hot herbal teas for $3, they had wild blueberry crisp AND vegan wild blueberry crisp (I'm not entirely sure what the difference between the two is minus whipped cream on the non-vegan one) for $8. And they were really satisfying portions! AND IT WAS THE BEST BLUEBERRY CRISP I'VE EVER HAD. I opted for the vegan one and wow. WOW! It was overflowing with warm, jammy-yet-whole local blueberries covered in an oatmeal crumble. Everything was sugared and seasoned in a way that let the blueberries absolutely shine (and do all the heavy lifting), which personally I prefer! It was one of those Maine-in-a-bite kind of moments. If I could explain this incredible state in one flavor, this absolutely would be it. So, if you ever come across Fields Fields at an event GET YOURSELF A SQUARE OF BLUEBERRY CRISP (probably get two, one for right then and one for later!). You won't find anything else like it anywhere else (except maybe your grandmother's kitchen)!

We visited Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for their Gardens Aglow Event. When finishing up our…read morewalk through the garden we came across Fields Fields Blueberry Truck. As a vegan I sometimes struggle with finding options especially at events. I decided to take a quick peak at their menu and was SHOCKED! Vegan Blueberry Crisp! The girls working the truck were sooo nice and that they totally made my evening by offering vegan options. They explained that they try to accommodate to all different kinds of food allergies/restrictions. They even offer dairy free whipped to top off the crisp. I can honestly say I was just blown away with how delicious the crisp was, so much so that I wish I would have got another for the road. If you ever come across their truck MUST give them a try and support their business!

Great selection of breads, vegetables, plants, sweet treats and seasonal foods and plants!read more

We stopped here as we were headed home from a weekend in Maine. Chase is my maiden name and my…read moreson's first name, so we HAD to go. Upon arriving, we saw all the beautiful Christmas trees for sale and were immediately greeted by a very nice young man who asked if we'd ever been there. He welcomed us to check out the store and that there was complimentary mulled cider, apples, and fresh-popped popcorn and coffee, and a whole sitting area to enjoy it in. We purchased their own Cryovacced beef and sausage, some fresh veggies, homemade baked goods, and some cider. The staff was AMAZINGLY friendly! As we were leaving, my children saw some very small broken Christmas tree twigs in the parking lot and wanted to take them home for the ride so they could smell the pine. Another young man called over to me and said he had a better piece for them than what we found on the ground and he gave them a large branch! It just made their day! Then, my daughter saw the horses and he invited us to go and look at them. It was such a gorgeous setting and we really enjoyed everything we purchased. The sausage is out of this world!!! I'd drive 5 hours just to purchase it again!

I kind of don't want to post a review for this place because it's like a hidden gem and I'm not…read moresure that I want to share it with the world. Good news is that we are in Maine and it's kind of off the beaten path...so I'm not sure that my review is going to have such a huge impact. But seriously, this place is magical. They might have the most beautiful apple orchard ever. It's like the kind of place that should be used to film a movie and a great location for a wedding-which they offer for a very reasonable rate. On our most recent visit, we picked apples, walked along the grounds, fed the chickens, looked at the sheep, talked to the owner, and bought apple cider. The apples are delicious and they had a good selection to choose from. It's the kind of property that I would want to live on if I didn't have a fear of living in the middle of nowhere.

Meh. We were there in early Spring and the rooms were disgusting. There were dead bees ALL OVER…read moreTHE PLACE. Hundreds of them and it was horrifying. No one cleaned them up - I had to clean them myself. This was bizarre. There was no housekeeping service either. The heater did not work. My friend stayed downstairs and my friend hurt herself on the bathroom step because there's no light and there's a big step. She broke her foot! The manager didn't seem to care one bit. It ended up costing her thousands of dollars and it ruined our trip. The manager/owner is weird and grandiose and just, well, frankly bizarre. Not really "host-like" if you know what I mean. Not much information about where to go or what to do. The grounds are beautiful and there is a lovely lake and orchards that are breathtaking. There are charming chickens. But for the money? Go up the road to the Tipsy Butler for OUTSTANDING service, wonderful hospitality, and NO BROKEN BONES.

Lovely people. Beautiful Christmas trees, and they put them on the car well tied down. They even…read moreoffered to cut off the bottom. Reasonable prices, and every tree was fresh, fragrant and beautiful. Highly recommend these folks.

If you want lobsters cooked to perfection and fresh vegetables to go with it, this is your place!read more

Maybe I should keep this a secret but Cote's has fresh corn. I don't know how much is ready and…read morethey could run out quickly, but it's worth the trip to find out. And if you go, please don't take the last few ears, I'm probably right behind you! Quick update (9/9/13): Go really soon, they're almost done for the season.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. If you want beautiful annuals including hanging…read morebaskets do not go anywhere in Biddeford/ Saco area but here. Their plants are beautiful and great prices.

This wonderful CSA is truly a treasure. I had a summer share that was plentiful and fresh. The…read moreprices are a bit intimidating, but I assure you it is well worth the cost for the enormous amounts of fresh produce. Every week, I read the little farmer's blog and checked out the recipes and what the week's bounty would be. I did lots of stewing, canning, salad making and savoring. In addition to the weekly pickups, there is a free pick your own flower garden, which was a lovely treat. There is also pick your own tomatillos, herbs and cherry tomatoes. There are pick your own strawberries, which store bought cant even come close to. These sweet berries melt in your mouth and make tasty jams and pie. There is also products available for purchase that change with the months, fresh baked goodies, milk, eggs, cider, berries. I made my own tomatoe sauce from scratch with my abundance of tomatoes. I also canned lots and lots of pickles and dilly beans. I also got to try new veggies I was unfamiliar with, hello kohl rabi and poc choi. There are also holiday and winter shares, as well as beef and pork. This farm share is absolutely excellent.

The one thing I miss the most about moving to Portland is Little Ridge Farm, where I had a CSA for…read morearound four years. There was nothing I didn't love about Keena Tracy's farm or the awesome CSA's she offered. Back when I was participating, I would get the full harvest share which is more than enough for two vegetarians! Each week we'd come to her stand and pick up however many pounds we were allotted that week (usually along with other complimentary goodies like apple cider, pumpkins, or corn). I have heard that CSA's from other Maine farms don't follow this same structure - that they pick and choose what each person gets. I liked the freedom of being able to load up on all the cucumbers and tomatoes, kohl rabi and sorrel (both of which I discovered BECAUSE of Little Ridge), edamame and spaghetti squash I wanted while I watched others get pounds upon pounds of garlic scapes and pac choi. As a shareholder I also had access to the pick-your-own garden with flowers, herbs, cherry tomatoes, and tomatillos. We also had the ability to pick raspberries and strawberries at a discounted price; there was also fresh bread and cheese for sale as well. And we were always invited to romp around her property exploring the fields, saying hello to the pigs and turkeys, or even volunteering some of our time helping out in exchange for a discount on our CSA. Keena also offers a Thanksgiving Share and a Holiday Share (both of which include about thirty pounds of your choice from things like onions, sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, beets, garlic, spinach, and sometimes apples, bags of cranberries, or EXTREMELY delicious potato rolls), and a Winter Share as well. For carnivores, there are also pork, beef, and turkey shares which I know very little about (except that people seemed to love them). Little Ridge does an exceptional job at simply growing organic (they pride themselves on not using hormones, antibiotics, cages, or chemicals) with a keen eye on both environmental and animal health as well. After writing all of this, I believe I've made a grave mistake not continuing my CSA here - what's a forty minute drive for the best produce you've ever had, right?

I enjoyed the best apple I've enjoyed in a very long time. The Cortlands are amazing. They offer a…read morecouple of local produce and gifts of Maine to bring home. Apples were predicted at $2.50/lb for the freshness and quality my only regret was I hadn't bought more. I also bought 1lb of fresh local wildflower flower honey I believe I paid $7. This farmstand is a great place to stop stretch the legs and enjoy fresh local produce.

I hadn't been in a couple of years and went today. Once again, this place does not disappoint…read more Their selections of apples and products related is awesome! They also carry a multitude of other products that aren't found in many other locations. Staff is so friendly and helpful. If you haven't been there, it's a must! Diana O.

Cider is great!! People are just lovely and helpful. Good baked goods!! That's enoughread more