Western Maine is known for its ski culture, but just beyond the slopes is a thriving food world shaped by farmers, foragers, and one woman determined to connect them all.

In this episode, we sit down with Meryl Kelly, founder of A Longer Table Homestead in Bethel, to talk about how a girl from Oxford Hills became one of the region’s most trusted food connectors.

Meryl traces her path from culinary school in San Francisco to sourcing ingredients for restaurants across Western Maine, building relationships with farmers, and eventually stewarding one of Bethel’s most beloved properties. Today, A Longer Table Homestead is part market, part community hub, and the home base for her celebrated farm-to-table dinners.

If you want a glimpse into the real flavor of Western Maine, this conversation delivers.