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Author Archives: Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds

Sandy Oliver Sandy is a freelance food writer with the column Taste Buds appearing weekly since 2006 in the Bangor Daily News, and regular columns in Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors magazine and The Working Waterfront. Sandy lives on Islesboro, an island in Penobscot where she gardens, preserves, cooks and teaches sustainable lifeways.

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Start soaking cranberries in booze now to make a delicious holiday cordial

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds November 17, 2021November 17, 2021
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The ultimate pumpkin pie requires 2 essential steps that are well worth the effort

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds November 16, 2021November 16, 2021
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Make tortilla chips that taste better than any you can buy in stores

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds October 27, 2021October 27, 2021
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Use Maine potatoes and foraged mushrooms to make this comforting soup

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds October 21, 2021October 21, 2021
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Try this fresh take on the classic Waldorf Salad

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds October 14, 2021October 14, 2021
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Embrace fall flavors with this ‘basic’ pumpkin spice cake

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds October 7, 2021October 7, 2021
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Pickling beets is the best way to enjoy the controversial vegetable

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
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Usher in fall with this curried vegetable soup

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds September 22, 2021September 22, 2021
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How to make ‘corn oysters’ and other easy recipes to use your fall harvest

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds September 18, 2021September 18, 2021
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Tart crabapple chutney is an easy way to make use of the plentiful fruit

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds September 9, 2021September 9, 2021
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This sweet batch of zucchini bread is the perfect way to use your garden veggies

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds September 1, 2021September 1, 2021
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When you’re tired of your usual zucchini recipes, try brightening up the flavors

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds August 24, 2021August 24, 2021
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This summery bread salad is divine for warm evenings

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds August 17, 2021August 17, 2021
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Watermelon juice and other cool drinks to enjoy this summer in Maine

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
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This key lime pie has an unexpected surprise element

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds August 3, 2021August 3, 2021
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Salsa Verde Chicken is the perfect summer dish to feed a crowd

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
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Ripe berries and saved bananas make this slushie a perfect pick-me-up

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds July 22, 2021July 22, 2021
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This summer dip is perfect for using up mid-season spinach

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds July 13, 2021July 13, 2021
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Sweet and sour rhubarb gimlets are a perfect summer cocktail

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds July 7, 2021July 7, 2021
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Cakey date bars are a made-from-scratch treat to try

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

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