In Cynthia Finnemore Simonds cookbooks, she established a reputation for creating original recipes using local ingredients.   Cynthia has produced cookbooks such as Delicous Maine Deserts, Fresh Maine Salads, and Superb Maine Soups.

Cabot Creamery Cooperative has been in continuous operation in Vermont for almost 100 years. Since 1919, when 94 farmers founded Cabot, contributing $5 per cow plus a cord of wood each. Over the years, Cabot has won every taste award for cheddar cheese, including ‘Best Cheddar in the World’ at the 22nd Biennial Cheese Championship. No other company can make that claim.
 

Down East Enterprise is a multimedia company based in Rockport, Maine, devoted to celebrating "Maine at its Best." Founded in 1954, the company’s flagship publication, Down East: The Magazine of Maine, has become synonymous with the state itself and today ranks as Maine's premier magazine with more than 100,000 subscribers around the world. Today, Down East delivers not only the best available coverage of lifestyle, destination, and "good curiosities" in Maine, but it also zooms in on hot topics for Mainers and those who love the Pine Tree State.

Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods, based in Westbrook, Maine is the state's leading independent distributor of fresh produce & specialty foods. We deliver fresh, quality food daily to top Maine restaurants, hospitals, assisted living facilities, schools and universities, grocery stores, caterers, etc

Maine is known for producing New England's finest apples! Our warm summer days, cool autumn nights and healthy winter season make Maine apples extra juicy, crisp and full of flavor.