Discover the Charm of Maine Island Living

If you've ever had a fantasy of living on a Maine island, this book is for you. It’s just icing on the cake that it also happens to involve chocolate.

Meet Kate Shaffer and Her Island Journey

Kate Shaffer and her husband moved to remote Isle au Haut nearly seven years ago. Once there, they were inspired to open a chocolate company and cafe featuring delicious chocolate and fresh Maine ingredients.

Experience the Delicious Results

Now their products are shipped all over the world — and their island cafe is a true Maine destination.

A Unique Travel Log and Cookbook

This armchair travel log and cookbook all in one describes the fantasies — and fantastic realities — of island life in Maine while featuring more than forty-five of Shaffer’s delicious recipes for her renowned chocolates and chocolate-inspired recipes from her seasonal cafe.