Last summer photographer Jason Fulford and I spent a sweet weekend in Maine, one of my favorite places, working on the chocolate story featured in the February issue of Martha Stewart Living.  My time was spent on two islands; Stonington, home to a Stonington Farmer's market every Friday, and Isle Au Haut, home to Black Dinah Chocolatiers. Both islands are fishing and lobstering communities in Penobscot Bay.

After taking a 45 minute ferry ride, hiking hours through the trails of the Acadia National Park, and arriving at the base of the Black Dinah mountain, imagine coming upon a  wooden sign painted with the words “Black Dinah Chocolatiers-the cafe" which leads you to a trail, then to a home, and finally to some of the most incredible chocolate and coffee in the world.

The Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Steve and Kate, create beautiful chocolates completely by hand. The local ingredients, produced by friends and neighbors, both inspire and flavor their creations.

Farmers Collection featuring local ingredients traded at the Stonington farmers market

Check out some behind the scenes pictures I took during my visit.  Also be sure to pick up the February issue of Martha Stewart Living to read more about the Black Dinah Chocolatiers.

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1 Stonington's harbor

2 Map of Isle au Haut and Stonington

3 Kate and photographer Jason talk while Steve sets up for the Stonington Farmer's market in Maine

4 Jason and Kate

5 Setting up farm stand

6 Stonington farmer's market, Fridays 12-3

7 Black Dinah Chocolatiers farm stand.

8 Hackmatack Farm sign from late August

9 Hackmatack Farm stand

10 Sweet Peas

11 Sweet Peas

12 Onions

13 Wild blueberries-everything goes so fast

14 Sunset Acres Farm and Dairy stand

15 Fresh cheeses

16 It's best to arrive early, because merchandise sells out quickly.

Posted by Hannah Milman on January 27, 2010 in Behind the Scenes