The new film on the complex, diverse and ancient cookery will be shown at the Jewish Community Alliance, followed by a reception and tastings.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Better-than-Takeout’ offers an easy introduction to Thai cooking
Our reviewer is excited to expand her husband’s palate beyond pad Thai.
More than 2,000 tasting portions later, ruminations from a Brunswick cookbook writer
Christine Burns Rudalevige takes stock after launching a full-court press to promote her first collection of recipes.
Einstein’s handwritten note on happiness sells for $1.3 million at auction
Out of cash, he handed the note to a hotel bellboy as a tip in 1922.
Western Kennebec County towns look for ways to keep farmers on farms
After Winslow successfully launched a similar program, Manchester, Winthrop and Monmouth are looking for ways to lower taxes or protect farmland so it doesn’t get developed.
Crying babies push same ‘buttons’ in mothers’ brains no matter the culture
A study analyzes videotapes of 684 mothers in 11 countries interacting with their infants.
Stephen Hawking’s doctoral thesis goes online, crashing website
The thesis generates such interest that it crashes Cambridge University’s site.
Megyn Kelly blasts Bill O’Reilly and Fox about harassment
The former Fox anchor delivers an extraordinary monologue on her NBC morning show.
Rep. Pingree wins food leadership award
The James Beard Foundation notes that Maine’s 1st District congresswoman has sponsored bills to boost organic research and reduce food waste.