We believe that a gristmill is at the heart of turning the many and varied contributions of a community into sustenance for all.

"Eat food. Not too much.
Mostly plants."

– Michael Pollan

From philosopher to physician, we now know that eating more plant- based food nourishes our bodies and our land.

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From Jailhouse to Gristmill

Learn about the unusual story behind the former county jail transforming a blighted part of downtown
Skowhegan into a thriving food hub and community gathering place.

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Visit the mill for one of our free tours and dine at our onsite cafe. You will see how grain is cleaned, sorted and prepared. Watch our team at work. See the beautiful stone mills in action and smell the unmistakable aroma of freshly milled flour.

The people of Maine are just like our landscape- rugged, resilient & industrious. We fix what’s broken. Learn about the new generation of thought leaders, farmers, & food producers revitalizing our grain economy, from the ground up.

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Maine Roots

The people of Maine are just like our landscape- rugged, resilient & industrious. We fix what’s broken. Learn about the new generation of thought leaders, farmers, & food producers revitalizing our grain economy, from the ground up.

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Baked Buckwheat and Apple Cider Donuts https://mai

Baked Buckwheat and Apple Cider Donuts
https://mainegrains.com/baked-buckwheat-apple-cider-donuts/

Baked donuts made with #mainegrains buckwheat and and all-purpose flours! A simple recipe that features apple butter and boiled cider. It is a wonderful way to create and preserve apple flavor to add to baked goods, drinks, frosting, caramels, donuts, top hot cereals and so on.

By: @elliemarkovitch of #storycooking

Friday night #pizza night! Got dough? We do, and

Friday night #pizza night! Got dough? We do, and it’s made with 100% Maine Grains! Stop by the Millers Table to stock up for the weekend.
#thegoodcrust, #mainegrains, #local, #sourdoughlove, #pizzatime

Easy Apple Cake https://mainegrains.com/easy-apple

Easy Apple Cake
https://mainegrains.com/easy-apple-cake/
So simple, so good! Use seasonal fruit if you prefer; an mix up your flours if you wish– using a little of Maine Grains Organic CornMeal when using peaches or blueberries.

By: Cat Morrow @www.legacyacres.org

Last week, on worldwide #communitybakeday we visi

Last week, on worldwide #communitybakeday we visited Muhidin at #liberationfarms in Auburn, ME. There, over 200 Somali farmers growing African flint corn for their families and to sell to Maine Grains for our collaboration, Liberation Farms Cornmeal. The harvest is still underway, but this cornmeal will be back in stock soon. 5% of proceeds are returned to the #somalibantucommunityassociation to advance farmer goals.

Photos by @elliemarkovitch

#maine #smallfarm #corn #localgrain #mainegrainalliance #skowhegan #muufo #agrariantrust #landincommon

New England brown bread for #sundaybakeday today u

New England brown bread for #sundaybakeday today using Maine Grains whole grain, freshly milled Liberation Farms white flint cornmeal, organic rye, and heritage Øland wheat. A little baking soda, buttermilk, and molasses, this bread is steamed in tins and then turned out for slicing. A perfect accompaniment to farm fresh eggs or baked beans.

Recipe courtesy of #borealisbreads of Maine

#localgrains #freshlymilled #liberationfarms #corn #rye #oland #bake #maine

#fogtownbrewing hard seltzer, cooking in the kitch

#fogtownbrewing hard seltzer, cooking in the kitchen, to #spotify #lowfibeats, not a bad way to wrap up a busy, rainy Saturday in #maine 🌈

From our Facilities Director, John Violette- in ho

From our Facilities Director, John Violette- in honor of #communitybakeday- A traditional pancake recipe from his home town of Van Buren, Maine using Maine Grains Red Fife flour!

It’s WORLD BREAD DAY today! We’re baking and

It’s WORLD BREAD DAY today!
We’re baking and enjoying sourdough loaves and baguettes with #mainegrains today!

#communitybakeday #skowhegan #maine #bake #baketoconnect #mainegrainalliance #localgrains

Pick a Grain Berry Tabouli Salad Traditionally mad

Pick a Grain Berry Tabouli Salad Traditionally made with bulgur – here whole grain berries are used. A great lunch box item the day after making – as it soaks up all those flavors!

Here’s to feeling good today ☀️ Starting the

Here’s to feeling good today ☀️ Starting the day off right with a slice of @scratchbakingco Morning Glory bread made last night. Packed with Maine Grains whole wheat, rye, buckwheat and even cooked pearled barley. Carrots, honey, and seeds make this a protein packed, nutritious start to the day! Get the recipes in #scratchbakingco Baker’s Notes- a series of journals that contain some of the best recipes from this South Portland, Maine beloved bakery.