Makers' Market Shop and Studio

Makers' Market Shop and Studio Local craft, fine art, gifts and provisions, including baked frozen and ready to eat food and drinks.

“Well, here we are!”…Dang, that was unpleasant, huh? Heat is one thing, but when it gets extreme, when it gets humid, ev...
08/08/2026

“Well, here we are!”…
Dang, that was unpleasant, huh? Heat is one thing, but when it gets extreme, when it gets humid, everything just shifts. We work in a place that is generally hot, a given that we have become accustomed to. Still, it is not easy to push through when it passes the reasonable mark and just keeps going.
I can understand why some of our colleagues just up and closed yesterday, probably a good idea, actually, although for our operation closing actually requires quite a bit of planning and additional work. So we soldier on, we get through it with a lot of iced tea/Agua Fresca blend and all the fans running full blast.
Yesterday was so hot and unpleasant, even the customers stayed home- we had Specials right up until closing, and long periods were there wasn’t a car in the lot, when we collectively huddled under the heat pump and drank our cool liquids.
But looking outside the morning, it appears to be cooling rain, it looks like there is no beating sun and so far it is not 80 degrees out- we’ll take the win!
So, a bunch of great food awaits you if you choose to venture out. You packed your stylish offshore foul weather gear, you brought an umbrella, you have those cute rain boots so you’ll have to get out amongst it all and enjoy a nice meal!
Today we have Local Scallops in a wonderful Tomato Aguachile! Served with some crispy chips, you may think you are on a billionaire’s chartered yacht. There is a Tasty Grilled Chicken Quesadilla, tender slices of chicken tossed in our Local Herb Pesto, served with Mexican corn and some local mixed greens. And we have this amazing Smoked Salmon Quesadilla, with a nice salad.
And, yes, up at Makers’ Market we have the usual collection of fresh, local foods and baked goods, chilled bottles of great wine and beer, a dizzying selection of local art and craft and all sorts of artist’s supplies, bespoke clothing and jewelry. Might be good to venture out today!

“Grace, Power and Beauty”…A couple years ago I told y’all about the experience Jasper and I had when we encountered a gi...
08/07/2026

“Grace, Power and Beauty”…
A couple years ago I told y’all about the experience Jasper and I had when we encountered a giant humpback whale in the Reach while we were out sailing the Hobie Cat. A 40-something-foot whale viewed from a 16’ boat at water level was indeed a humbling experience, and the half-hour it swam around with us was pretty magical.
I have spent most of my summers here, along the Reach, and never heard even a mention of whales in these waters, which was part of the reason we were so gobsmacked when one swam up next to us.
This summer, the whale is back, and is making quite a splash (sorry) around here. Sightings have been reported all over Penobscot Bay, but yesterday it spent part of the morning dining in Buck’s Harbor, right near the shore and among the boats moored there. The video is amazing, and the fact this creature is cruising along chowing down on pogies among all of us is pretty special. It’s hard to keep up the act of being a du***ss human when you see one of these things close up. It makes you realize that we are not the only ones here that matter, that we are just a part of this ecosystem, even if we do have an outsized impact. I suppose we should feel better that there are so many seals around now (explains all the sharks, too!) and there is at least some small fish for these guys to eat. Maybe we have been doing something right? Clearly, we are again headed down the wrong path, but perhaps we’ll see the light and reverse course sooner rather than later. Certainly the whale would appreciate our collective enlightening. The seals and the sharks, too!
We won’t be serving schools of Pogies here today, but we do have our lovely Smoked Salmon Quesadilla, with a nice salad. We also have made some fresh pesto (things are growing!) so there is a Grilled Pesto Chicken Quesadilla. And as it’s Summer, we have a lovely Lobster and Herb Quesadilla today- all served with tasty, fresh veg.
Come early for best selection, and if you don’t want to deal with the crowds, check out the offerings up at Makers’ Market Shop & Studio- no lines up there, and lots of food, craft, jewelry, clothing and a million other cool things.

“Ahhhh, Summertime!”…There is nothing like a Summer in Maine. Clearly, you get it. You understand the appeal, the light,...
08/06/2026

“Ahhhh, Summertime!”…
There is nothing like a Summer in Maine. Clearly, you get it. You understand the appeal, the light, the views, the way the trees and the water and the rocks all conspire to create the most incredible landscapes. The people from all over, each having their own “Maine” experience. From the modern internet Influencers, to the tenth-generation summer people to the gritty Downeasters who are trying to get their traps hauled, the clams dug and the berries raked we are all here doing the best we can. Sure it is annoying to find a completely full lot at the Co-Op, yeah, standing in line for a fish sandwich is a drag, yes, there are morons who drive amongst us!
But come on, people, really?Let’s just pump the brakes here for a second. Take look around, smell the roses, taste the berries (but DO NOT poach from commercial fields!) Eat some lobster. Just take a moment to calm down, to reflect that you are here, now. Things may be going to hell in a hand basket in the general sense, you are not wrong to be gravely concerned about the existential crisis facing our country and our species in general, but sometimes you gotta chill!
How doe do two things at once? Worry, revolt, plan action and subvert while simultaneously building a fire ring on the beach, trimming a mainsail or boiling a lobster? I guess this is the part about being a human with this big ol’ brain where more than one thing can be true at the same time? So, sure, crisis and vacation all at the same time! I suppose it is worth reflecting on this, and certainly well worth acknowledging the incredible fortune that allows for this space where we find ourselves.
So, if the line outside our door scared you off yesterday (it sure did for me!) today is another chance for something delicious! We have a Local Collards & Ham Quesadilla, with Caramelized onions and a lovely mustard sauce. We have Local Crab Quesadilla, with a nice salad. And we have Local Chorizo, with Aroostook Potatoes rolled into a tasty Burrito! Things are terrible, and things are great! Come have a beer and some tacos, while there is still time.

“What are you going to eat today?”…Happy Wednesday, friends. It’s August, it’s going to be another hot one, and The Peop...
08/05/2026

“What are you going to eat today?”…
Happy Wednesday, friends. It’s August, it’s going to be another hot one, and The People are here! We are living in that period where the grocery store is packed full of people we don’t know, the gas station is lined with cars adorned with plates from other states and the usual hot spots are all operating at maximum capacity. Summer, in all its glory! Remember that it’s just a part of life on The pEninsula that parking at the trails is full, there is going to be a line for coffee and the bread might be gone before you get a loaf. The System has ramped-up to its maximum capacity, and some things have more demand than supply. Breathe deeply, take a chill-pill and relax. We know it’s temporary, we understood when we made this place our home that there was a strong seasonal influx of visitors, and it can be loads of fun interacting with folks From Away. Give them a break, some of them are pretty clueless and may not fully understand the subtleties of rural Maine living. We had a cal the other week-“I can’t find you on The App, can we get an order for delivery?”. Few interactions we’ve had illustrate the gulf between our existence and theirs, in so many ways. This, friends, is why we don’t generally answer the phone during Summer!
But, if you show up hungry, and are willing to try something different, we have some great options today: Fish Tacos! Haddock, marinated in a tasty Lime, Coconut and fresh Fennel (from our kitchen garden) sauce, for one. Local Chorizo & Potato Tacos, for another. And this week (today at least) we have Local Crab Quesadillas, served with a nice salad. Up at Makers’ Market we have tons and oodles of tasty things as well, from Gazpacho to fresh Bagels, Bread to Beer, Pickled Citrus-Chili Shrimps to staples like Local tofu and bricks of unsalted Butter, Pancake Mix, Farro, Barley, Coffee and Tea. Both stores open 11-7 today!

“Turn and face the Strange Changes”…Look out, you rock and rollers- Happy August! What we around here call midsummer, bu...
08/04/2026

“Turn and face the Strange Changes”…
Look out, you rock and rollers- Happy August! What we around here call midsummer, but really just seems like out and out madness wrapped in soft winds, golden sun and azure skies. Yeah, we did finally get a spot of rain, and was pretty cool to have a day of fog and drizzle and all, but we are all really here for the perceived perfection of a Maine summer, right?
Well, as things are progressing, we are still managing to keep up. We have been feeding a lot of you, and doing pretty swell job of it if I say so myself. Heck, we were poaching local Halibut and serving Seared Pork loin out of here last week! Not to mention a billion burritos, hectares of Nachos and a whole lot of tacos.
Looking ahead, you have to know that all of this is going to change. Our staff, everyone but Prep Mistress Shannon, are all going to have to return to school before the end of the month. You would think we’d have a tough time running this place with just the 3 of us, and you’d be right, not gonna happen, so we are going to have to change things up.
Starting Labor Day-ish, we are moving 100% of our operations up to Makers’ Market Shop & Studio- all the food will be there, so don’t worry about going hungry, but things will be different than they are now. Different, but also great! You may not be able to order Nachos, but there are so many other possibilities- Just looking over yesterday’s sales, people scored a half-dozen Burrito 4 packs, 2 # bags of chips, and a bunch of our salsa, a cup of hot coffee, 3 Baguettes, some Tonic Water, a few quarts of Gazpacho a pound of Heiwa Tofu, some Maple Syrup, Sourdough Starter, and a half-dozen of our Sandwiches filled with Chicken Salad, Ham & Cheese and Spicy Tuna. Plus, there were some people taking home frozen pizzas and Pugnuts Ice Cream, too.
While there were there, they also took home Watercolor sets, Clay, Greeting Cards, Sketchbooks, Soap and some great jewelry! Come for a visit today, the sop is open 11-5 today, and see what we have to offer. There is more to come, to, just you wait!

“Amazed and surprised”…Who could have guessed they were wrong about the reflecting pool? Shoot, turns out it wasn’t actu...
08/01/2026

“Amazed and surprised”…
Who could have guessed they were wrong about the reflecting pool? Shoot, turns out it wasn’t actually Antifa vandals after all. Well, thank goodness for that. One more thing I don’t have to worry about, leftist vandals.
I suppose for some of us, this comes as no surprise, having become accustomed to, um, inaccurate statements from our federal regime. I feel awfully sorry for our poor Olympic canoeist who had to suffer a bit of time in the pokey, hopefully someone will step in to help with his legal bills.
But everything else is totally believable, right? Are you convinced yet? Do you feel like we are On Track? We’re just asking for a friend who is wondering how we are all feeling these days.
We are feeling pretty optimistic around here- it’s August! We’ve made it most of the way through what is clearly our busiest summer ever. Yes, we are tired, we’re ground down, hot and exhausted. But we have the strength and the gumption and the drive to finish strong. We’ll make it to the end of the month (some of us, anyway). Labor Day and beyond are going to be far different than ever before, but until we get there it’s fulls team ahead.
So, to celebrate the final month of Summer, we are starting with a bang- Poached Local Halibut Aguachile Roja: A tasty, precious piece of our local sea treasure, gently poached in a deep and flavorful sauce of tomatoes, lime, chilies and onions. Served over rice, with a green salad, this another one of those dishes you’ll savor. Come early if you are interested, it’ll all be gone soon!
Also today, we’ve a lovely Grilled Chicken Pesto Quesadilla: Tender, sliced, grilled chicken in an all-local fresh herb pesto folded with melty cheddar into a toasty tortilla. With a green salad, too!
And, yes, we have our full menu of Taqueria favorites too! Plush whole store full of fabulous curiosities, Artists' supplies and tasty treats right next door at Makers’ Market (plus, Cold Beer!). We are here 11-7 today.

“And the hits keep coming”…Well, after all that weather, the torrential downpours and the wind, lightning and thunder- I...
07/31/2026

“And the hits keep coming”…
Well, after all that weather, the torrential downpours and the wind, lightning and thunder- I hope you have all escaped unscathed.
Actually, we did see a few minutes of light mist here yesterday- it even drove us in off the front porch! Moist….
In any case, we are back to our regular Summer today- more of that oppressive blue sky, that terrible mid-70’s heat, the stifling 65% humidity. I, frankly, hope we pull through. With all this talk about the weather, although I am sure you are tempted to speak of other things (WW III, Kangaroo Courts, Economic collapse, etc) what we really should be talking about here is food.
So, here’s what we are going to say about it: Shrimp Fajitas! A whole tasty, steamy, fragrant bowl of juicy, pan-seared shrimps, with sweet onions and red peppers in a delicious sauce. Sure, there are grilled flour tortillas in which you can wrap them, and guacamole to adorn your creation. Rice and beans, too! Landlubber? Well, we have Beef yo!- A Ground Beef Picadillo Taco Plato: Slow-cooked Maine ground beef with chilies and tomatoes and briny green olives and plump raisins, also on grilled flour tortillas, with black beans and rice, a little guacamole and some veg. Speaking of Veg? We have more of that amazing Quill’s End Farms’ Collard Greens & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla- served up with a nice green salad, this is the pick of the week so far in my book.
Yes, we do also have an entire menu of Taqueria Specialties for you as well, don’t panic when you come in are confronted with that big slate with all the text on it (so many words…) Our regular menu has no pictures, but is very much like most other taqueria menus you may be familiar with. Trust us…
As far as next door at Makers’ Market? Tinder Hearth today, and Gazpacho, and Pickled Chili-Citrus Shrimp, and Tinned Fish, and new Watercolor Sets, and Birdhouses and Rocks, with colorful cord woven around them, because beauty is paramount!

“Always busking”…I guess one thing to aspire to, is that when your death ultimately comes, people respond positively. Un...
07/30/2026

“Always busking”…
I guess one thing to aspire to, is that when your death ultimately comes, people respond positively. Unlike “The Day”, in which people are already hoarding champagne and comp time in anticipation of a celebration, the untimely death of Irish musician Glen Hansard illustrates the benefits of life well lived. The sort of unassuming fellow who might be standing in line to order a burrito, is the guy who has Springsteen, Cat Power and Elvis Costello fondly remembering their interactions with him. A huge talent, with a small ego and a big heart. Seems like we need more people like this, not fewer. Maybe the takeaway is to spend a moment to stop and listen to an anonymous street musician, you just never know.
We finally have a somewhat dull, grey day here in Downeast Maine. No rain to speak of, but hope is there for a bit of precipitation at some point later on. We continue to stay the course, hard at it crafting even more delicious food to keep The People fed for another day. Yesterday was another Banger, these Wednesdays continue to amaze us, and we are gratified that y’all are willing to share your time with us.
Today, after we get all the basics made anew, we’ll have on offer some great specials- Seared Pork Tenderloin, in our house-made Mole’. Yes, this is an impressive dish, a bowl full of flavors and textures like nothing else. Tender, juicy, seared pork on a bed of black beans and rice, with our rich and complex Mole’, a little salad and a few warm flour tortillas. Also, we have some amazing local Collards from Quill’s End farm, and we’ll have a great Quesadilla, stuffed with Caramelized onions and melty cheese. And there is also our Birria Bowl- rice and beans, topped with seasoned, slow-cooked, shredded beef in a rich consume’ with some guac and grilled flour tortillas to wrap it al up in. Plus, we have that whole Taqueria Menu, too!
Everything moves forward, the planet spins and tilts. Always forward.

“Might as well eat”…Food, glorious food. Well, friends, it doesn’t look like we are going to get any rain, but we do hav...
07/29/2026

“Might as well eat”…
Food, glorious food. Well, friends, it doesn’t look like we are going to get any rain, but we do have some food we can offer you!
Sure, it’s dry AF out there, it seems like months since we’ve had a proper soaking, but it’s summer inamInae and we might as well make the best out of it. Those of us not in the business of growing food or flowers or berries, not trying to keep the fairways and the greens green and not running whitewater trips can deal with this dry spell pretty well (at least until our well drys up…) Those of us who are in the food business are having a fine season- there certainly is no shortage of hungry folks around, and as usual we are working primarily to manage the flow, to keep everyone happy (and on their best behavior) and to follow our bliss. Every day brings new excitement up at Makers’ Market Shop & Studio- there is always something new showing up, weather a new fleet of Birdhouses from Sarah Doremus, or new ceramics from Random Pottery or new CBD seltzers from mantis Medicinals- it’s all weird and wonderful! Plus, we have Fresh Crabmeat and Fresh Lobster today, as well as Whoopee Pies & Blondies from Honey & Lace Baking, Tinder Hearth Bread and more.
Here at EL EL we continue down the path of offering innovative, delicious scratch-made food efficiently and affordably. As it is again Wednesday, we are offering you Fish Tacos today! Pan-seared Haddock, in a deep and tasty Gochuchang chili sauce, on grilled flour tortillas with all the taco trimmings. Also today, for you Beef lovers, we have a Birria Plato- slow-cooked, juicy shredded beef served in it’s consume’, with warm tortillas, on rice and beans, with Guacamole and salad. And we again have the Local Crab Quesadilla, with a nice salad.
Come, savor the fruits of our labor! 11-7 today at both stores.

Brrrrr...Need someplace to keep those ice cream sandwiches? Over-bought on the frozen burritos? Maybe you have a growing...
07/28/2026

Brrrrr...
Need someplace to keep those ice cream sandwiches? Over-bought on the frozen burritos? Maybe you have a growing Otter-Pop resale business?
We have a Commercial Freezer for sale!
Atosa, single-door, bottom-mount all stainless steel. 3 shelves included, led lighting, rolls on casters, just professionally serviced and just professionally cleaned! $1000 OBO, or trade for? As-is, where is (bring a truck) we can't deliver it.

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Sargentville, ME
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