Butterflies! Everywhere! Will I ever tire of posting photos of Monhegan?
Absolutely not! :)
Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Category: TRAVEL
Foggy Photo of Maine…
From the archives… It amazes me how quickly fog can roll in. You start out with a clear view for miles, then suddenly, the distance gets shorter and shorter. You have to appreciate the foggy days along with the sun. I think they’re rather calming…
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The Freshest Farmers Market – Monhegan!
Veggies so fresh they were literally JUST PICKED within moments of appearing on the tables! I couldn’t believe my eyes. As quickly as it was picked & placed on the table it was sold. Quite amazing! To taste food made from veggies just plucked, whew! It makes a difference!
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Cool cabin… Monhegan (Maine)!
This photo is from a while back, I love it. The door on the left is so striking against the gray weathered shingles and the window above with the flower – so sweet. Years ago a friend of ours rented this cottage. If you’re looking for a place of your own to rent while on Monhegan, there are many cottages to chose from. Plan ahead!
Check out the Stanley Apartment | Brackett Rentals website… great photos!
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Island Inn – Monhegan
View of the Island Inn, Monhegan, Maine.
Hiking around the island is heaven. Being out in cooler (than Charleston, SC) air, with great friends, wonderful food and views that are out of this world is something to look so forward to. Might be time to book next year’s vacation :)
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Photo: Window View Monhegan…
This is Uncle Henry’s cottage on Monhegan Island (Maine). It’s got a ton of charm, and is rentable! I always love a shot looking into one window and out through another! Uncle Henry’s cabin is a short distance from the wharf (between the Barnacle and the Island Inn) and has quite the view! They have a great FB page with photos, check it out!
Read about the history of this cabin here! (It’s short)…
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Fish House – Monhegan Island, Maine
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!
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View from the Dining Room of the Island Inn (Monhegan) – my favorite place!
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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Monhegan Potato Salad (no mayo!) – BEST EVER!
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 – Pretty Bowl from West Elm, Charleston, SC
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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Peace.
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!).
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The Island House – Mackinac Island, MI
I’m an island girl. I am fond of islands. Mainly where the weather is cool and there is a gorgeous landscape to be seen. Being at the Island House on Mackinac Island, MI where you can get up early, sit out on the porch in the dark cool weather sipping your hot coffee. It’s pure heaven to me! Then inside for a delightful breakfast and out to face the day! We haven’t been in some time… am looking forward to going back one day soon! The Island House is the white beautiful building with the reddish roof in this photo. It’s been around since 1852. I remember it when before it had air conditioning or an elevator, but it now has both! If you ever find yourself looking for a unique destination, Mackinac Island is beautiful, especially the back side of the island (bike rentals are available).
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Maine…
Can you beat a Maine sunset?
I just don’t think so… a painting in these colors would be amazing! Have a good weekend…
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We have ours… do you have yours? Island Inn Monhegan…
I love January! It’s when the letters confirming your reservation at the Island Inn are received. Yay! It gives you something to look forward to for the upcoming months. What could possibly be better than that? If you haven’t made your reservations yet, I would give them a call tout de suite (immediately)! The inn fills up quickly, so be sure to have your room reserved!
The Island Inn located on Monhegan Island, Maine is such an amazing place to stay. It’s been around since 1907 and has withstood the test of time. (Part of the inn has been around since 1816 when it was known as the Pink House, then it was added on to – currently there are 32 guest rooms). The rooms are wonderful (and very clean!), whether you have a meadow view or ocean view, they’re both amazing! The meadow view room sees a sunrise, and the ocean view, well, you can guess what they see!
Check out their website – so much great info and beautiful photos!
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monhegan… what memories…
Some of the best memories are of times spent taking in nature’s beauty. Being in a splendid location with people who are near and dear to your heart. It gives you a chance to recharge from the hectic normal days of life.
I swear you can find some of the most peaceful spots on the island of Monhegan. This is one of them. A place to sit and just be. Sit and watch the birds. Here, Fred is joined by a friends dog, Ella Pickle. She’s so sweet, everyone on the island loves her. What a great place to be a dog, can you imagine?
Looking forward to sitting here in this spot again!
Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour tonight before you go to bed! (If you go to bed at 10, set your clocks back to 9)
We’re GAINING an hour of sleep tonight, woohoo! We should all wake up a little less puffy ;) – I usually change one clock in the morning, so I can remember to switch the rest of them at night… Then for weeks I will say to myself “but it’s really x:o’clock” ha ha… My goal… to not do that this year!
Have a great weekend! Catch you back here tomorrow!
Happy Birthday to my sweetie!
Fred. Sweetest guy in the world! Love of my life! Well, I just have to wish him the happiest of all birthdays, because if anyone deserves a happy birthday, it would be him!
So my dear… you will probably also get the audio version (sorry!), hee hee, but it’s tradition!
Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday deeee-aaaar Freeee-eeeeed, Happy Birthday to you… and many more!!!!!
Whew!
This photo was taken on Monhegan, Maine. Gorgeous. Fred is very happy here, who wouldn’t be?!!!
Happy Birthday to my sweetie! You’re the best!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
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