Maine authors explore GMOs and Hallowell pulp fiction.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining
Hands-on versus hands-off wines: Try both and decide
The notion of polarity applies to most things in life, including how to make the best wines.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Normally undervalued onion has its moment in winter
Almost always used as foundation or finishing touch, now we summon it for its own sake.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
‘Alimentari’ specializes in creative and elaborate salads
But are they worth the trouble?
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The Maine Ingredient: Add a quick vegetarian sauce to store-bought, fresh pasta for a terrific meal
Asparagus and mushroom fettuccine. Need we say more?
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We go in search of Greater Portland’s best bagel
An opinionated panel of experts picks – and, we’re sorry to say, pans – local bagels in a lively blind tasting.
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Former owner of Sunday River golf course still selling memberships, lawsuit says
Harris Golf and Newry Holdings both lay claim to the highly rated golf course, raising the possibility that golfers who have paid for the coming season won’t be able to play.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Thatcher’s near the Maine Mall is set to close in April
Longtime restaurant owner Cynthia Boulay says she’s paring down her business holdings, and will close Thatcher’s on April 22 unless someone buys it.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World
These 10 foods contribute mightily to U.S. deaths, analysis shows
A medical journal says public health policies targeting unhealthy eating could potentially help prevent some deaths, but the study isn’t solid proof that ‘suboptimal’ diets are deadly.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, News
‘One Morning in Maine’ island donated to Nature Conservancy
The 6.2-acre island featured in Robert McCloskey’s 1954 classic will be protected as a place to find inspiration.