At its most elemental level, soup is just water with a bunch of other stuff cooked in it. And that is what makes it so exciting.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Key to cooking dried beans is to avoid conventional salting wisdom
It turns out the “no salt” thing is just a long-lasting and widely held myth.
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Posted inFood, Recipes, Signature Dish
Here’s the French toast you’ll want to serve on Christmas morning
Nancy Cerny learned how to make the family favorite from a French chef when she was just 12 years old.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, News
Last-minute gift ideas: Give the gift of doing, from cooking classes to outdoor adventures
Here are some ideas for last-minute stocking-stuffers that will last longer than a candy cane and are more exciting than travel-size bathroom supplies.
Posted inGreen plate special, Recipes, Source
For Christmas Eve’s Feast of the Fishes, Maine offers many choices
Sustainable seafood-centric celebrations, regardless of how many dishes you serve, are no problem here.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle
Maine choral teacher’s commitment to students and town earns him Grammy nomination
Richard Nickerson of Windham is nominated for an award recognizing music educators. But it’s the kids’ praises he sings.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Veterans, volunteers lay wreaths to honor troops in Gardiner
Snow and cold didn’t deter those who took part in the national observance of Wreaths Across America at two local cemeteries.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Winslow family spreads holiday joy with free Christmas park
The park on China Road is in its sixth year and is only getting more popular, the family said.
Posted inFood, Nation & World, Source
Switch to ‘best if used by’ labels will reduce food waste, USDA says
Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine introduced food date-labeling legislation this year.
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5 ways to stay warm in Maine
When bundling up just won’t do, here’s where you can get an extra boost of heat.