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Mel's avatar

We always had 'Salmon Wiggle' on the fourth. Fresh peas from garden, there was salmon and egg sauce served on homemade mashed potatoes.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

You are describing the perfect Downeast meal.

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Absolutely yummy summer piece, Amie! Never thought of a dinner of salmon and peas on the Fourth, but topped off with that strawberry shortcake, I don’t think it could be beat as an all-American treat (especially when you add potato chips and saltines!). I love your mother’s style and sass. I wish I lived close enough to pop by for some blueberry cake and sun tea with fresh mint. It sounds delicious.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Sassy and salty...Thats how we roll!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

A very sweet story. We always broil the salmon with balsamic vinegar which is a very simple method. The saltine and potato chip coating sounds tasty!

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Jillian Hess's avatar

Have some more strawberries for me!!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Beautiful and delicious words, Amie!

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Jason McBride's avatar

We enjoy a lot of salmon in our family. I've never thought to try rolling it in a chip/saltine mix. I'll have to try that the next time we have salmon! Maine is a place I've wanted to visit for a long time, but now I really want to visit your island during strawberry season!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Hurry up and get to the “right” Portland! Strawberries almost gone, but blueberry season starts soon.

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Carla Stein's avatar

What a fresh kid! LOL!!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Sassiness perfected at a young age 😆

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sarah e webb's avatar

welcome to Maine 🍓♥️🍓

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Island hop over to see me!

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sarah e webb's avatar

except I’m currently in Rochester 😂😂

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