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Freeport resident Barton Seaver wins prestigious cookbook award

Seaver won in the “Food Matters” category of the International Association of Culinary Professionals competition.

by Ellie Krieger Special To The Washington Post March 22, 2017March 21, 2017

Here’s a recipe that incorporates sauteed mushrooms in a popular comfort-food dish.

by Daniel Neman Tribune News Service March 22, 2017March 21, 2017

A well-balanced vegan diet can provide the body’s essential nutrients, but cooking requires extra care.

by Brooke Dojny March 22, 2017May 30, 2017

A quick and delicious dinner awaits.

Glaze roasted vegetables, pour it on oatmeal or ice cream, use it in a cocktail – or just drink it straight.

This year, try a pint of Maple Sunday, a new beer “reminiscent” of pancakes drowned in syrup.

Barrel aging adds a hint of bourbon or rum to Maine syrup.

But the recipe for tandoori chicken is worth the price of admission.

The celebration of the vernal equinox has been around for thousands of years and recognizes rebirth and hope for a better future.

by MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

A new survey shows that older Americans are more optimistic than the young, even about getting older.