While raw and roasted vegetables certainly have their place, braising is an excellent technique for cooking even the most delicate vegetables.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
You won’t miss the meat when you make this mushroom burger
Portobello mushroom burgers are no longer just a sad substitute for beef burgers; they are legitimately delicious choices on their own.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Lifestyle, Vegan Kitchen
More vegan pregnancies, ergo more vegan kids — and many new books to cater to them
“It is really possible to have a healthy outcome to your pregnancy when following a vegan diet, ” says the author of a updated and reissued book.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Rise, Decline and Renewal’ and ‘Steamed Open’
Douglas Rooks offers a fascinating up-and-down history of the Maine Democratic Party and Barbara Ross releases the seventh volume in her ‘Maine Clambake Series’
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Maine
Vignola Cinque Terre in Portland closing, and building is under contract
Vignola Cinque Terre will close permanently at the end of dinner service Sunday. Joshua Miranda, owner of Blyth & Burrows, plans to open a new restaurant there in the fall.
Posted inFood & Dining, Lifestyle, Nation & World
Meatsplainer: How new plant-based burgers compare to beef
A new era of meat alternatives is here, but patties from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods can be nutritionally similar to beef.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Maine, News
Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, wins James Beard award
He wins the outstanding wine, beer or spirits producer category, and was the only Mainer to reach the finals this year.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Why is Steven Soderbergh coming to Portland? We’ll let him tell you
The award-winning director will be at Little Giant Tuesday with his favorite liquor in hand.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
West African cuisine to join international food offerings in Waterville
Jordan Benissan plans to open Mé Lon Togo Bistro at 220 Main St. in the middle of May. The restaurant will feature West African dishes with a European influence.
Posted inFood & Dining, Lifestyle
A hunger for God: Ramadan means a month of fasting for Maine Muslims
What is it like for devout Muslims who work in the food industry to give up all food and drink for hours a day? Ahmed Abbas tells us how he keeps the fast while running Ameera Bread.