The simple pleasure of eating a tomato knows no geographic boundaries. ‘We feel like without tomatoes, the food doesn’t make any sense,’ says one Portland resident who came here from Angola.
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Grow: Radishes
Radishes are generally considered a spring vegetable. They can be planted as soon as the soil is dry enough to work, and three to five weeks later, you get a sharp-tasting, pretty vegetable to add to your salads or otherwise eat. But radishes also can be grown in the fall. Plant them now and you’ll […]
Maine Gardener: Plant some late-season eye-catchers
Here’s what to look for: height, color and pollinator attractions.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Reesie the Blind Dachshund’ and ‘Percy’s Patience’
Books for children tell the true tale of a beloved shelter dog, and a great story about Percival Baxter
The Wrap: Anna Kendrick drops by Portland, and gluten-free craft beer debuts in Biddeford
Meanwhile, Holy Donut and Otto continue to expand.
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
They are cheaper to operate and still allow owners and employees to make a living.
Tap Lines: Don’t miss this season at Sasanoa, there won’t be another like it
The Westport Island farm brewery makes use of what’s available, and that’s always changing.
Vegan Kitchen: From Cornish to Corinth, new vegan eats are everywhere
But this summer also brought the closure of Robin’s Table in Biddeford.
Green Plate Special: With fresh cheese like ricotta, you’ve gotta buy local
Fortunately, Maine has at least a few cheesemakers who’ve mastered the process.
Maine Gardener: Why Maine Audubon has added some non-native plants to its sale
It wasn’t a snap decision. Not only is the definition of ‘native’ evolving, but there are also real-world habitat benefits.