Outstanding flavor combinations and a passion for quality that only producing by hand could create have been at the heart of Appledore Cove since its beginning.

Jeff Garstka and Tom Gorski met while working for a high tech company in the Boston area. They became friends and soon discovered they shared a fun loving entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for food!

One day a conversation between the two sparked the idea of producing Tom’s coveted family recipe for marinara sauce and selling it at local festivals. Soon, using the freshest locally grown produce and herbs, they were inspired to create other products in small batches as well.

Their small selection of carefully hand prepared jams, salsas (and of course, Tom’s grandmothers marinara sauce) were introduced at Market Square Day, a local festival in 2002. The pair had stayed up the entire night before, hand labeling jars and packing their rented van in just enough time to set up for the festival.

Since that day Appledore Cove’s product line has expanded but their dedication and passion to create the most flavorful products in small batches has endured.

Today Jeff and Tom continue to share the vision of providing gourmet foods for consumers who put flavor and superior quality first for themselves, their families and their friends.

We invite you to enjoy the best Maine has to offer... Big
flavor in small batches ™ from Appledore Cove.

Jeff Garstka and Tom Gorski