They’re best dunked in butter, of course, but don’t forget to hold on to the shells for a bisque or a stock.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
You can conquer macarons with a dose of patience
Let’s be clear: These are the French macarons with one ‘o’ and pronounced ‘mac-ah-RON.’
Cauliflower offers healthy, versatile alternative to white rice
Sauteing or roasting the vegetable helps its natural sugars caramelize, bringing forth its flavor.
The Maine Ingredient: Regional hot sandwiches will warm you up on a chilly night
Philly cheese steaks have surged in popularity, while the Kentucky open-face sandwich keeps a lower profile.
Embrace the pomelo – resembling a grapefruit on steroids – for a prosperous new year
The Year of the Rooster is a good time to get to know the largest member of the citrus family.
‘Soups: Quick and Easy Soups for Every Season’ offers recipes ideal for one person
A picture accompanies each soup recipe, all calling for only a handful of ingredients.
Writer stumbles on 2 packed recipe boxes at yard sale, embarks on culinary time travel
Press Herald Staff Writer Gillian Graham cooks dishes from the trove, wondering whom they belonged to and when.
University of Michigan turning urine into fertilizers
Urine contributors will have the opportunity to register their thoughts on a tablet computer in the restroom.
Rhode Island high court won’t block planned visitors center at The Breakers
Opponents, including members of the Vanderbilt family, say the facility will ruin the historic character of the landscape.
Parody of pop hit ‘Closer’ lets fans sing praises of Brady, Patriots
‘Brady Pull Me Closer’ – and ode to our favorite QB – has been set to the music of the The Chainsmokers’ Grammy-nominated hit.