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Continue reading →: The Maine Tasting Center: A One Stop Shop For Maine Flavors
Sometimes I think Maine is just showing off. We’ve got lobster rolls, blueberry everything, potato candy (we’ll talk more about that in the future), maple syrup so good it makes pancakes worth waking up for, and of course, the Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset. Established in 2021, the Maine Tasting…
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Continue reading →: Not Your Basic Meal Prep: Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade (because dry chicken is a hate crime)
Let’s get one thing straight: chicken does not have to be boring. I know it’s the main protein everyone tells you to eat when you’re trying to “eat healthy”, but nine times out of ten, it ends up dry, sad, and flavorless; basically the punishment of the meal prep world.…
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Continue reading →: Why Meal Prep Actually Saved My Sanity (at least what was left of it)Confession: for most of my adult life, meal prep has sounded about as appealing as chewing on a flip-flop. Bland chicken. Sad steamed broccoli. Dry brown rice. A week’s worth of Tupperware containers starting at me from the fridge like, “you signed up for this, bitch.” No thank you–not the…
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Continue reading →: Masala Chai Spiced Apple Crisp w/ Espresso Chai Whipped CreamMove over pumpkin spice latte, there’s a new basic bitch fall obsession in town, and her name is Masala Chai Apple Crisp. She is warm, cozy, and boujee enough to make you feel like you’re treating yourself, but also rustic enough to still be acceptable in stretchy pants. Let’s talk…
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Continue reading →: Sprinkle, Sprinkle, Little Star: The Magic of Flavor EnhancersIf oils and vinegars are the show stopping stilettos of the kitchen, then flavored salts & sugars are the bold accessories that take your dish from “meh” to “main character energy”. They may look small and unassuming, but they’re packing a serious punch. Don’t believe me? Have you ever made…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough English Muffins: Apartment Friendly Sourdough RecipeI love a crusty sourdough loaf as much as the next carb addict. But here’s the thing: making one in my apartment is basically a hostage negotiation with my fire alarm. Preheating a Dutch oven to 450°F? Forget it…the second that oven door opens up, my fire alarm decides to…
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Continue reading →: Semi-Enlightened Thoughts with Kira: Iced Coffee is My Emotional Support BeverageHere’s the thing: I NEED iced coffee daily (or some sort of cold caffeinated beverage) or I turn into a full-blown menace to society. Like, Brad Marchand level type menace, like for the safety of those around me, caffeine is basically public service work. The caffeine doesn’t even energize me…
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Continue reading →: The Clam Pasta I Only Make Once a Year (Because Love is Greater Than Chewy Ocean Nuggets)There are certain recipes you only pull out for special occasions; the ones that sometimes carry more meaning than flavor. For me, that is this clam linguine. I’m not a big clam girl…they’re kind of squishy, salty, gritty, chewy, ocean boogers. I like them in cake form (surprise…I love ALL…
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Continue reading →: My Trip to the Farmer’s Market: Fresh Finds, Cat Crimes, and Culinary ExperimentsA little off topic: I have the best job in the world. I’ll make a longer post one day soon with some more details, but long story short, I work for a local recreation department and one of my handful of job titles is “50+ Club Coordinator”. Essentially, I get…
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Continue reading →: Semi-Enlightened Thoughts with Kira: Recipes, Rules & Making Sh*t UpConfession: This blog almost didn’t happen. You know why? Because I don’t measure anything. I am a chronic eyeballer. A “that looks like enough salt” kinda person. A “just dump it in and see what the hell happens” enthusiast. Recipes and I have always had a complicated relationship…and because of…
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I’m Kira
Welcome to Hangry in Maine, my passion project–a place where I can eat through my feelings, find joy in the little things, and share my recipes; ranging from healthy to hearty to things that’ll hold your hand when your life falls apart.
Hangry in Maine 