Oranges, bananas and figs are from away, far away, but if you bring their pots inside come winter and show them some proper care, you can grow them here.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: DIY Christmas crackers equal less waste
And while you’re at it, why not tuck some sustainability messages inside?
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Legendary baker Daniel Leader talks bread, but not bread alone
He will be in Maine this month to promote his new book, ‘Living Bread,’ and to visit his new home in Castine.
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Is there a restaurant bubble in Portland?
A spate of high-profile closures stirs up fears of oversaturation, but local owners and patrons say there’s a natural ebb and flow in this industry – and the numbers support them.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Rogue Plunder’ and ‘Bernard Langlais Revisited’
An exciting adventure set on a Maine island in 1716, and an artist biography for young readers.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Parker Harnett and Zoe Seigel
The 16-year-old Yarmouth juniors’ website connects peers with volunteer opportunities.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
Lucky Clark: Paula Poundstone returning to Maine
Famed comedian to return to Maine Nov. 30 at Waterville Opera House.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Pain and Glory’
This is probably the greatest, most sensitive and haunting picture of Almodovar’s career, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inLife & Culture
Billy Strayhorn focus of Freeport celebration
The Novel Jazz Septet to perform all-Strayhorn evening of music.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: A tavern closes, and a former chef returns to the kitchen
In other news, Dean’s Sweets gets national attention, Portland’s winter farmers market gets ready to open, and a bicentennial cookbook needs your family recipes.