A small group of Maine vegans and vegetarians advertise their diets and choices on their license plates. “It’s spreading the word,” said one. “I’m a driving advertisement of veganism.”
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Grow: Beans
Beans are among the most productive vegetables people can grow. They are among the easiest, as well. Beans come in many varieties: snap green beans, yellow beans, beans grown to be shelled for their seed, and both bush and pole beans. They aren’t as hardy as peas, which can be planted in mid-April, but not […]
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Lowering the bar: Baking through the pandemic with an 11-pound chocolate bar
The ritual provides several comforts during a difficult year.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Did you thank a farmer today?
Nationwide, farms are struggling to find enough farmhands to raise and pick crops. In Maine, legislators are considering a law to raise their pay.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Talk Radio: A Novel’ and ‘Prospects: Mining Maine for Riches’
Ham Martin’s colorful portrayal of talk radio’s impact on people, and a novel with an entertaining family and business saga
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Local & State
Gordon Ramsay’s tour of the midcoast to air in June
An episode of his National Geographic show, ‘Uncharted,’ will feature Ramsay foraging for and cooking with Maine ingredients.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Soul food, seafood and autographs
A new soul food take-out business opens in Portland, and Portland Wine Week returns.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Things to Do
Eat on the street – or in a parking spot – in these southern Maine cities
Portland and Westbrook have closed off sections of streets, while Biddeford and South Portland are making use of parking areas for outdoor dining.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Via Vecchia crafts inspired cocktails around Italian liqueurs
The Old Port restaurant has a weekday happy hour menu with drink specials and small plates.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: At Dina’s Cuisine, the name has changed but the food has not
The menu at the former Ameera Bread in Portland offers a tour of the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean.