Hartstone Inn’s “Maine Wine and Cheese Experience”
The midcoast Maine area is rich in regional culinary tradition and since we know many of you share our passion as “foodies,” we are proud to feature our “Maine Wine and Cheese Experience.” This five-hour tour takes you to two local wineries and a local sheep dairy. The first stop is Savage Oakes Winery which […]
Happy 10th Anniversary!
On May 13, 1998 Mary Jo and I signed the papers and became the proud owners of the Hartstone Inn. Today we are looking back over the past decade, which was filled with so many very special guests and friends, and we would like to send a sincere thank you for making our life as […]
Michael’s Cheesemaking Story on “Plating Up” Blog
Following is a story I wrote for Maine Food & Lifestyle Magazine’s Blog (Plating Up) titled: “What Happened to Home Cheesemaking.” I have no childhood memories of eating homemade bread. It’s not that my Mother dislikes cooking, as she often shares with me a new recipe she is trying, I think she just had her […]
Moose Sighting in Camden
It is a rather rare occurrence, here in Camden, to see a moose. Mary Jo and I have been here over 10 years now and we have had only 4 moose sightings. Two of them were actually in the parking lot of the Hartstone Inn. This recent sighting happened on Thursday, April 24th and this […]
Cooking Class Bloggers
On April 25th and 26th I taught a cooking class at the Hartstone Inn and the topic was “pasta.” My blog entry on the 25th of April details the course and includes a recipe for basic egg pasta dough. Two of the “star” students from the class (actually everyone was shining that day – perspiration […]
Fun for Foodies Vacation
Are you looking for a unique culinary getaway experience? Mary Jo and I started our Camden bed and breakfast and Maine restaurant with a deep passion for everything related to food and wine. We enjoy visiting farms, farmers’ markets and taking tours from food and wine producers. The midcoast Maine area is rich in these […]
Today’s Pasta Cooking Class
First a little history with an excerpt from my first cookbook “Hartstone Inn, Signature Recipes from an Elegant Maine Inn.” The origin of pasta is a very controversial subject in culinary history. The Arabic countries, Italy and China have all laid claim to the creation of what has become a favorite food worldwide. Most probably, […]
Cellardoor Winery – Maine Wine!
Located in a valley between Cameron and Levenseller Mountains, just five miles from Camden Harbor and the Hartstone Inn and Hideaway, Cellardoor Vineyard has a unique micro climate and a rich history. The vineyard, its accompanying fields, fruit trees and pond inhabit a special corner of the world. As you enter the newly remodeled 1790’s […]
Maine Maple Sunday – March 23rd
Maine Maple Sunday is an annual statewide tradition. Every fourth Sunday in March, sugar makers around the state open the doors of their sugarhouses for demonstrations, tours and maple syrup related activities. The traditional Maine Maple Sunday treats are pickles, donuts and maple syrup on vanilla ice cream. Press Information Download: Maine Maple Sunday Press […]
The Hideaway Spa
Take a little time to rejuvenate during your next visit to Camden. Let us pamper you with one of our relaxing spa treatments at the Hideaway Spa located on-site at the Hideaway Inn. Treatments can be scheduled seven days a week with one of the Innkeepers and we also offer couples massages for those looking […]