Here is a larger, redesigned edition of a tried-and-true classic cookbook inspired by the favorite Maine diner of travelers and natives alike! Like its famous namesake eatery, this cookbook almost needs no introduction. The original edition went into 15 printings, because recipes such as these simply never fall out of fashion. However, even more good recipes have been approved and appreciated by the clientele of Moody's Diner in the past decade or so and more great anecdotes and photographs have been collected, so clearly it was time for a bigger and better edition of What's Cooking at Moody's Diner. Fifty-nine new recipes were added, and — by popular demand — the diner-size recipes are now presented in family-size versions as well.

No shitake fritters or champagne sorbet in this new edition, but you'll find a whole new blend of favorite diner and Moody family recipes, served up with photos and lore from the diner's humble beginnings to its current-day status as a Maine icon of good food and strong, persistent family values. Moody's Diner sits on the edge of Route One in Waldoboro, Maine, looking much the same as it did some seventy-five years ago. A stop at Moody's is a must for all who pass that way; in fact, many people make a special trip to Moody's, just for the experience. From Gillie Whoopers to Vension Stew to Moody's Walnut Pie, here are the recipes and stories that have made Moody's world-famous--and made the first edition of this book a perennial favorite.

No shitake fritters or champagne sorbet in this new edition, but you'll find a whole new blend of favorite diner and Moody family recipes, served up with photos and lore from the diner's humble beginnings to its current-day status as a Maine icon of good food and strong, persistent family values. Moody's Diner sits on the edge of Route One in Waldoboro, Maine, looking much the same as it did some seventy-five years ago. A stop at Moody's is a must for all who pass that way; in fact, many people make a special trip to Moody's, just for the experience. From Gillie Whoopers to Venison Stew to Moody's Walnut Pie, here are the recipes and stories that have made Moody's world-famous--and made the first edition of this book a perennial favorite.

Across Maine, iconic diners come in different shapes and sizes. From the fluffy pancakes as big as a plate to piles of perfectly crisped corned beef hash, these beloved spots have served classic comfort food to generations of hungry patrons. For more than ninety years, Moody's Diner in Waldoboro has offered famous homemade pies to regulars and visitors alike. From the Lumberjack Breakfast at the Palace Diner in Biddeford to the steak and cheese omelet at the Deluxe Diner in Rumford, author Sarah Walker Caron reveals the stories and recipes behind the state's most iconic community eateries.

Innovative, delicious recipes from a Maine caterer, these salads go way beyond vegetables and way beyond being mere side dishes! Simonds shows us how to think of salads as the feature of a meal. She also includes recipes for delicious dressings and garnishes, and an appendix lists sources for many of the ingredients.

In this collection of essays, John Thorne sets out to explore the origins of his identity as a cook, going "here" (the Maine coast, where he'd summered as a child and returned as an adult for a decade's sojourn), "there" (southern Louisiana, where he was captivated by Creole and Cajun cooking), and "everywhere" (where he provides a sympathetic reading of such national culinary icons as the hamburger, white bread, and American cheese, and sits down to a big bowl of Texas red). These intelligent, searching essays are a passionate meditation on food, character, and place.

Whoopie pies could be declared the official Maine dessert, and many assert that the rotund chocolate confection originated there, although Pennsylvania actually has a an equally strong claim to that honor. No matter-aficionados in both locales never tire of the giant sandwich cookies, and the comfort-food treats are enjoying a renaissance as bakeries offer gourmet versions on the Internet. This little book is a wide-ranging, lighthearted look at whoopie pies and the folks who love them. This book contains 16 recipes including healthy, gluten-free, and zucchini whoopie pies!