Not that we ever tire of maple syrup-doused pancakes, but here are three other delicious ways to use the syrup: in a drink, with a fish and as the base for an unusual candy.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Lure of Books’ and ‘Forever’
A smart collection of short stories that showcases the imaginative storytelling of Lynae Maxim, and a complex but compelling mystery by Geoffrey M. Cooper
The Wrap: Tacos, coffee and beer coming this way
Plus, get your Bread Fair in a Basket, and your Girl Scout cookies without the calories.
Portland restaurants look at outdoor options, indoor improvements for winter
Some restaurants are cooking up cool ways to serve customers in the snow and cold, while others remain chilly to the idea, but all agree it will be a struggle to remain open until spring.
Lucky Clark On Music: Gerald Brann
Yellow Brick Road, an Elton John tribute band, to return Oct. 24 to Somerset Abbey.
Pandemic means trick-or-treating will be trickier this Halloween
State and local officials say the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative alternatives to celebrate Halloween.
Georgetown singer-songwriter creates album centered around mental health
Lauren Crosby partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine to release her newest album, “Sheepscot Valley Enchantress,” and $1 from every album will be donated to the Hallowell-based non-profit.
Eat & Run: Beer or no beer, Orono Brewing is a worthy lunch stop
The food, atmosphere and the beverages were a treat – even for a non-beer drinker.
Bar Guide: Get in the Halloween spirit with candy-inspired cocktails
Have your Mounds, Almond Joys and Tootsie Rolls in liquid form.
Kitchenware sales sizzle in Maine during pandemic
Stuck at home, cooks are snatching up basics like mixing bowls, pizza stones and kitchen knives, and treating themselves to upgrades.