My previous post referenced the Dog Days of Summer, those hot August days that find us waiting for back to school, back to football and back to tailgating.
South Island Living, a publication for Amelia Island Plantation residents, featured our dock overlooking the Intracoastal waterway with our son, James and 2 special pups; Sheldon, a black mini whoodle (a miniature poodle/ wheaten terrier mix) and James’ Ralph, a french bulldog. Talk about Dog Days.
I only wish our daughter, Elizabeth could have been home to be included in the story.
Susan Scarborough took the amazing pictures and captured our special spot beautifully. Susan is a talented photographer and loves to cook. We will be collaborating again in future tailgating posts.
Thank you to Brian Gilbert and South Island Living Magazine, published by n2publishing. Next month they will be doing a follow- up story about KathyMillerTime’s “Tailgating Through The South” project.
Living in the South is a wonderful predicament, but as all Southerners know it sure gets hot and humid. Especially in August. To escape the heat and to celebrate a special anniversary and birthday, Dave and I decided to visit 2 of our favorite states, Vermont and Maine. The Green Mountains of Vermont, surrounded by fertile valleys,
flowered meadows, white clapboard houses
and barns of all shapes and sizes…
was the perfect heat getaway. More on Vermont in my next post.
After enjoying the Green Mountains we traveled to the shore, the coastline of Maine.
I couldn’t wait to eat lobster. I had lobster every day, every way possible. Lobster rolls.
I found this beautiful lobster roll from Honestly Yum.
My version from Beal’s Lobster Pier.
Our newly met friend, Wendy Meredith’s lobster roll.
My previous post showcased the low country shrimp boil. Now I had to try a lobster boil.
Lobster Boils from Honestly Yum appeared on my Bloglovin’ feed
And I had to replicate.
From the cottage rock terrace, Dave and I enjoyed our lobster and lovely sunset view.
I found the cute lobster flour sack napkins in Southwest Harbor Maine and used them in lieu of placemats or tablecloth.
The napkins are bright colored Walmart washcloths.
As usual I have a story to tell about this idyllic meal. Dave didn’t enjoy cracking the lobster open. He didn’t enjoy picking the meat out with a tiny pick. He didn’t enjoy the chowder because it was clam chowder instead of fish chowder. “Clams are just tendons”.
The next home cooked lobster meal was in honor of our last night. We bought the lobster fresh picked. More expensive, but more enjoyable because Dave was happy!
Watch for more stories from our Vermont and Maine trip….Including a special trip to Monhegan Island to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1914 Art Exhibition. “The Famous and the Forgotten: Revisiting Monhegan’s Celebrated 1914 Art Exhibition” is on view through September 30, 2014.
I welcome your comments, recipes and any inside information on your favorite tailgating spots.
Come celebrate with me. I’ll save you a seat at the table.
22 Comments
What a great post. I loved every bit of it . We visited Maine this summer as
well and it was so Beautiful. Yes, Lots of Lobster. Your pictures terrific.
When are you coming to Vermont to the Northeast Kingdom to visit us?
Keep up the good work—-you are right — you can not retire!!!!
So glad you made it to Maine. We did a short trip to Dorset. We do have to get up north to see you. The Northeast Kingdom!
I don’t know what the word retire means.
Ha, I’m with Dave on this; I love Lobster meat but want mine either picked or “on the half shell” where it is easy to get out with a fork. As for Clam Chowder, you eat it and give me Lobster or Crab Bisque.
Congratulations on feature of your home-very cool.
SEC FB only 6 days away! Go Cats!
I love lobster and crab bisque too! You should have heard Dave. He oohed and aahed once we bought the lobster ready to go. He ate lots of Haddock and Halibut sandwiches. The fish was delicious!
Lovely family photo on your dock! Handsome son is great combination of you two. Miss you and those cool mountain hikes. Carson
Thanks Carson. The photos were quite the surprise. Miss you guys and look forward to November. Thinking of Sally too. Anyday now?
Your vacation looks wonderful. I know you both enjoyed the cooler temps. And the great hiking! The food is always a plus! Maine certainly is a destination that you can get the best. The article of your lovely home and why Amelia is so important to you is great. You addressed all the reasons to love the place we live.
Thanks Joanne! Have a great time in Auburn Alabama this weekend. Watch for the East Alabama Living Magazine. My Auburn painting should be in the Tailgating Then and Now feature.
Love the magazine article and all the pics! BTW the twins are now saying,”Go Vols”!
Go Vols is right! Perfect thing for them to say.
I am convinced that the Maine lobster pounds started this “tradition” of making the customer do all the work and promoting it as fun. I dont mind selecting my live lobster, but bring me just the meat. The halibut and haddock sandwiches and chowder were outstanding!
You are too funny! I will admit I liked the lobster just waiting for us to dip in the drawn butter.
First, I thought, “that’s a painting, ooou that ‘s another painting, “‘ and then I got to the lobster and drooled. Thank’s for sharing with your art buddies!
SC
Thank you Sandy. Coming up next is my blog post on our visit to Monhegan Island. I will include pictures that I hope to paint.
Too funny that we were in Maine at the same time. Your photos are wonderful. My Picassa file is full of lobster pictures too.
Somehow lobster anywhere but Maine never tastes the same.
Keep up your wonderful blog and travels.
x d
I thought of you when I read your wonderful story about visiting your sister in Kennebunk…I couldn’t believe we were there at the same time. Thank you for your stories. I always read From The Porch.
Looks like your vacation in Maine was wonderful – great pics! What fun that you got featured in the Amelia Island magazine! Great pic on the cover. Of course, being the grammar queen that I am, unfortunately one of the first thing I noticed was the caption to the left of James – “Meet the Miller’s” ????????? Wow, whoever wrote/edited that doesn’t know the difference between plural and possessive?? Someone at the magazine should have seen that!! Arrrrgghhhhh!! Love the article though!! 🙂 xoxo
I need for you to always edit my commentary! Ouch! Love you Laura. Going to Cashiers on Tuesday…wish you were going to be there…will have good friends from Natchez visiting…hiking…eating good food…
I love the barns and white homes in Vermont. While the mountains are not as tall as those in NC the rolling hills and meadows in front of them make for such a beautiful scene. I look forward to the next post with more Vermont pictures.
Think a few will be coming Clara!
I spent this morning enjoying your pictures and blog of Maine and Vermont. Lobster rolls are one of my favorites and the ones picture looked divine!! Loved the dish towel placemats.
Thanks Kay! It is great to hear from you. I will include the recipe for the lobster rolls in the next post.