But know that some of the recipes may challenge an inexperienced cook.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Annie Mahle is back with her second ‘Sugar & Salt’ book
Mahle cooks at home and, when it’s summer, in the galley of a schooner plying the waters of Penobscot Bay.
Maine chefs share their favorite restaurant dishes from the past year
As Restaurant Week approaches on March 1, consult this guide for the best local eating.
Maine Restaurant Week: A look at fundraisers, walking tours, competitions
Special events highlight food and drinks ranging from breakfast to coffee to cocktails.
Rudy’s of the Cape will now be known as …
The Cape Elizabeth restaurant, which has served Mainers for five decades, is changing its name to Bird Dog Roadhouse.
U.S.-born panda cub Bao Bao bound for China
The 200-pound female – whose name means ‘precious treasure’ – will fly first class to Chengdu.
Charles Bartlett, matchmaker to JFK and Jackie, dies at 95
He also won a Pulitzer as a political reporter and spent another 50 years as a syndicated columnist.
Augusta’s Colonial Theatre faces high hurdles for $8.5 million renovation, expansion
A lack of parking, the downtown location and donor fatigue are all barriers backers think they can overcome.
West Gardiner man tweaks app to help fishing community
Fish Maine 2017, developed by Ron Cote, adds functions and is now free, thanks to advertising.
Staying involved in community important for Augusta’s aging population
Communities that address social inclusion of young and old together thrive the best, writes Bob MacDougall.