Drink liberally

Ever wished the money you spent on an overpriced latte could be used for a more noble cause? Then this might be your cup of coffee. Blue State Coffee, an organic, fairly traded brand developed by a father-and-son team in New York, will donate profits to socially responsible causes. This quarter’s nonprofits include Disabled American Veterans, Even Start family literacy programs and World Resources Institute. The coffee is available online at www.bluestatecoffee.com, and you can pick which cause your money will benefit at checkout.

Island delights

As if you weren’t having a tough enough time keeping the calories down this holiday season, the offerings from Cranberry Island Kitchen could cause you to throw all diet hopes to the wind. Whether it’s a mussel-shaped whoopie pie filled with citrus-laced frosting or a shortbread in the form of a lobster, these treats are seaworthy (though they may not keep you in ship shape). The company originated on Islesford, but has since moved to Cumberland. For information or to order, visit www.cranberryislandkitchen.com.

Read it and eat

If you haven’t had a chance to sink your teeth into Edible Coastal Maine, the newest food magazine on the block, then prepare for a treat. This elegantly designed quarterly, published in Rockland, is chock-full of delicious stories about restaurants, products, people and places related to what we eat. The magazine costs $5.95 and is available at newsstands or online at www.ediblecoastalmaine.com.

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