Portland is known for its progressive politics, yet the city’s schools don’t offer vegan hot lunches.
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Cherry tomatoes perfect for savory cobbler
Adding pimento-cheese biscuits is a big bonus.
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Broccoflower – the colorful one in the family – gets attention
The less bitter cousin of broccoli and cauliflower is the new thing in vegetables.
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Classics and surprises hit the grill, with gas or otherwise
In ‘Grill Fire,’ author Lex Taylor focuses on, as his subtitle says, ‘mastering the flame.’
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The Wrap: Chocolaterie to bring tastes of France to Portland’s West End
Elsewhere in the Maine food scene, Hella Good Tacos says farewell.
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Just try being moderate with this corn queso dip
It’s a great appetizer when fresh corn is around, but frozen corn works, too.
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Coloring book from The Holy Donut a sweet way to help youngsters
‘Donuts Make Me Happy’ will raise money for the Center for Grieving Children and cheer hospitalized kids.
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A mother sends her boy off to kindergarten in Portland and wonders, ‘Where are the vegan options?’
The district has been a leader in vegetarian offerings but lags in vegan ones, Avery Yale Kamila says.
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Portland Hunt + Alpine Club owners share secrets of dishing out Northern comfort
Andrew and Briana Volk’s new cookbook shows how to entertain in Maine and Scandinavian styles, with an accent on fun.
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Trucker shortage forcing restaurants to shop local for produce
Some trade groups want to lower the minimum age for interstate truck drivers to 18.