Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Another New England Favorite Gone ??

Today is pie making day in our house and one of my favorites is Squash pie not pumpkin. I usually make a few Apple, squash and maybe a chocolate.  My mom would make the squash out of a large Hubbard squash from the garden, but over the years using a canned squash produced by the " One Pie" canning Co. of West Paris, Me was much easier. But much to my dismay my bride came home empty handed. She went to 4 different stores( she's a good woman) early this morning  but couldn't find any. Being really distraught I went to  another store in the next town, no luck. I broke down and made a pumpkin, but used the recipe from the "One Pie" can, I hope the taste will be close.


I searched the web for info on the company, but couldn't find an active web site. I'll have to try "Hannaford's" when I go to Me or NY. and hope I can stock up.
I hope the company hasn't gone the way of all to many of the small canneries in New England.
I mean whats a guy to do?? I can't remember not having a squash pie on a holiday or the next day for breakfast.  

Monday, November 1, 2010

Mystic: Wolf Stones and Old Mystic's Wightman Burying Ground - CTnow

Here's an interesting story on rare wolf stones, which protected the remains from being disturbed by animals.
If there's one thing we have is rock and hardpan in New England, and hence some shallow graves in olden times. 
In addition to Wrightman, other names mentioned were Burrows and Morgan.


Mystic: Wolf Stones and Old Mystic's Wightman Burying Ground - CTnow