This comprehensive cookbook by a Canadian chef who lives in Vietnam offers a window into the country’s longstanding vegetarian food traditions that are tied to its Buddhist heritage.
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Bill Cullina gets to the root of the matter
Even if you can’t see them, the roots of trees and other plants are vital to life as we know it.
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Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year right here in South Portland
The Buddhist feast is vegan.
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When it comes to Big Food, bulging waistlines are only part of the problem
A sweeping new report blames Big Food for unsustainable practices that misuse land and other resources and fuel global warming – and yes, make people fatter.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: A beer and a snack at Coppersmith Tavern & Table in South Portland is an OK bet
But so far, the food is lackluster, and the service the same.
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Before trying for Broadway, prodigy formerly from Falmouth brings his musical to USM
Sam Carner is testing tweaks to his show ‘Unlock’d’ in the March production in Gorham.
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Maine lawmakers have a heaping serving of new food policy proposals on their plate
They’ll chew over bills seeking to boost local foods and improve labeling, and one that would establish a constitutional right to food.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
In ‘Cook it in Your Dutch Oven,’ this workhorse pot gets a real workout
From roasts to soups to sides to sweets, you can make it in a Dutch oven, says America’s Test Kitchen.
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Talking about a revolution: Why the Westbrook ice disk captivated the world
A reminder of the larger forces at work, the Presumpscot River phenomenon brought people together and offered a break from the negative news cycle.
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Celebrate the Year of the Pig with dumplings
Bonus points for fillings made from leftovers.