From flavored oils, to broths, to holiday drinks, there are lots of uses for the stems and flowers.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
198th Skowhegan State Fair draws to a close
Some workers said at the conclusion of the fair that ticket and food sales were slow, but fairgoers still gave positive reviews of the food, rides and events.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local & State, News
Are Maine State Pier concerts too loud? We checked.
The number of complaints is down from last year, but a Press Herald analysis shows sound levels have been about the same.
Posted inReligion and Values
Burkini-banning mayors call garment incompatible with French values
At least five bans on the body-hiding beachwear prompt discussion of Islam and women’s bodies.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Skowhegan High grad chronicles Boston’s unsolved minority murders
Aren LeBrun, a Northeastern University journalism student, has won New England Emmys in student categories for his films, which aim to stir empathy for survivors in Boston’s inner-city neighborhoods.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Winthrop launching poetry night Friday during summer festival
The festival will run from Friday to Sunday and feature an art show and barbecue.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Tomatoes are stars of BLT as a chilled soup
It’s a flavorful and cool alternative that includes all the key sandwich ingredients.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Use of old bread in panzanella a gift of good sense from Italy
Combining stale baked goods with fresh summer produce is a tasty way to reduce waste.
Posted inFood
A new media company wants to bring bolder flavors to America’s kitchens
America’s Test Kitchen founder Christopher Kimball talks about his personal culinary transformation and how it led him to his new project, Milk Street Kitchen.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Doctors throw party to accentuate appeal of Earth-friendly food
The delectables and demonstrations at the Physicians for Social Responsibility event seek to show guests healthier eating choices for the planet.