Fish House Restaurant on Monhegan looking towards Manana. Look at that dark blue water… it’s as gorgeous as it is cold! Wonderful, fresh seafood! Lobster and crab rolls and much more! Read about it here! You can pick up your food, then sit at the picnic tables overlooking the harbor. Does a more peaceful place exist? We don’t think so!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
I love this view! Can it be any more charming or scenic? This is the view from our table at the Island Inn Dining Room… a wonderful place to be. If you haven’t visited Monhegan before, you may want to add it to your bucket list. The food served in the dining room is some of the best on the planet! Truly! The Island Inn is a fabulous place to stay while you’re on the island.
It just doesn’t get better!
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This is the freshest, tastiest, most wonderful potato salad in the entire world! Use fresh tomatoes when possible – these were a “tomato medley” from Whole Foods…
I call it “Monhegan” Potato Salad, because that’s where I was the first time I tasted potato salad minus mayo AND the freshest ingredients imaginable! This recipe is inspired by a true friend, [Thank you Jenn :)] She went to the Farmer’s Market that day, bought the best veggies and whipped this up (along with LOBSTER!)… what a treat!
This is how I remember it, and when I tasted it, whew! It was amazing! This is a true favorite! I will never make potato salad with mayo again! I was never even big on mayo in the first place, but this… it’s an entirely different beast!
Click HERE to print the recipe minus all the blah, blah, blah…
MONHEGAN POTATO SALAD – Serves 2
Ingredients
2 Red potatoes (more if they are small)
Onion (sweet or red, whatever you like), chopped or minced
Grape or cherry tomatoes – good sweet ones! I used 1/2 container… cut in half or thirds
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – I used about 8-9 quick swirls around the bowl, you can always add more.
Salt, Pepper, Dill (I use a lot of dill)
Arugula, Kale or Spinach chopped (fresh) – or whatever green(s) you like!
Directions
You can boil your potatoes until you they are barely tender when you pierce them with a fork, or you can do what I did (I’m always in a hurry). I took 2 red potatoes and washed them, then cut into bite size pieces. I spread on a plate and covered with another plate, and I (shhhhhh!) MICROWAVED THEM! (Truly, I am not a microwave cook, but needed to whip this up in the time it takes a hamburger to come off the grill, so boiling wasn’t an option, however, if you can plan ahead…).
In a large bowl, add the olive oil, tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper and dill. Mix it together and then add the potatoes (they can still be warm). Stir to coat.
Chop some arugula or spinach, however much you like, and add that to the bowl, tossing to coat.
Taste and season if necessary.
I’m making this again in a few minutes! Too good for words!
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Monhegan Island in the fall. Perfection. Peace. Solitude. I love how there is barely a distinction between the sky and the horizon. It makes the ocean seem even more vast than it is!
If you ever get a chance to make it to the island, I would highly recommend it! There are many wonderful places to stay, including the Island Inn (fabulous dining room as well!).
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Can you beat a Maine sunset?
I just don’t think so… a painting in these colors would be amazing! Have a good weekend…
Catch you back here tomorrow!
*UPDATED WITH TRAILER LINK… the previous Vimeo link was not working… (You can also Google “Monhegan Light Trailer” or click the link below…)
You’ve got to watch this movie trailer. I swear this movie is going to be a winner! I just recently found out that a group of students from Ohio University’s School of Media Arts & Studies created a film based on a short story by Richard Russo. The story is about a cinematographer who travels to Monhegan Island to confront a painter about his relationship with his deceased wife. There is an actual story line. The scenery is beyond stunning. I have to give them a thumbs up on all levels. For those of you who have been to Monhegan, this will transform you back to that special place.
Update 2025: while the trailer and website for this film are no longer available (therefore links didn’t work) I’ve removed them from this page…
Update 12/2025: I heard from Frederick Lewis, who along with his students, produced this film – he provided updated links, thank you!
“I did find the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcDzVUsKUXE
And the full film is here: https://vimeo.com/65193261 “
I pulled this from: lpfilmforum.com (no longer an operable link for this film)
More than a short film, really, “Monhegan Light” approaches the mid-length genre at almost thirty minutes running time. The film was produced by a team of Ohio University students, led by Associate Professor Frederick Lewis (who executive produced) and directed by Joe Battaglia, an OU student. Money was raised to produce the film ($18,000) which was shot on location in four days on Monhegan Island, Maine.
For those of you who are familiar with Monhegan you will notice Alison Hill‘s paintings, as well as her yard and her living room (with cool orange sofa)! This group did such a fantastic job. They raised the money, they worked hard and I really want to promote them!
If you’re interested in behind the scenes movie making, watch this video they made… you will see gorgeous scenes of Monhegan around18-19 minutes into it. Marcus DeAnda did a great job as the main character. So believable and he had so much emotion. Perfect casting. Great job to all the actors, Joe Battaglia (Director and Producer) and all the people behind the scenes. Its amazing how much work is involved. Read more about them all on their Facebook page!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Image via Monhegan Light Facebook...
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