Questions we're already hearing

Not yet. Maine Ladle is a brand-new family idea, and in Maine, soup that's sold has to be made in a licensed commercial kitchen. We're working on that now. Ask to be kept posted and we'll tell you when the first batch is for sale.

We don't have a date yet. First comes getting the recipes right, then a licensed kitchen and a state food license, then a farmers market or two. You can follow our progress on our plan.

We're aiming for farmers markets near Wiscasset first, then maybe a pickup spot in town, and maybe online orders after that.

We haven't set prices yet. We want them to be fair for a homemade, from-scratch quart, in line with what other local makers charge.

The recipe list shows the family favorites we're testing. If there's one you'd want first, tell us. It really helps.

We hope so. Several of Mom's recipes are already meat-free or made without gluten-containing ingredients. When we start selling, every container will list its ingredients and allergens.

Yes! If you know of a commercial kitchen for rent near Wiscasset, a market that's looking for vendors, or you've started a food business in Maine yourself, we'd love to hear from you.