Free public dinners see smiling faces and full stomachs at Messalonskee High School and Skowhegan Recreation Center.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: A plea for compassion
Lee Sharkey’s ‘Walking Backwards’ must be read with your heart
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Posted inFood, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
No meat or dairy? No problem for vegans planning holiday feasts
On Thanksgiving, let delicious vegan dishes persuade friends and family to eat more plant-based fare.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
‘New England Orchard Cookbook’ serves as guide to orchards
The enticing recipes are straightforward and use ingredients you probably have on hand.
Posted inFood, Recipes
A Thanksgiving rookie gets ready for the big day
Facing her first time hosting and cooking the dinner for a crowd, Emily Butters of Brunswick gathers her pluck – along with some recipes and advice.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Mashed or pureed cauliflower adds creamy, tempting nutritional value
It can take the place of potatoes, and your guests might not even mind.
Posted inFood, Recipes
How to make the world’s best waffles
They’re light, thanks to yeast, rich in butter and bound to please holiday houseguests.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Cheesy crackers that are good for guests or as gifts
The dough is mixed in a food processor, then shaped into a cylinder and chilled before slicing and baking.
Posted inFood
Five tips to keep you safe from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving
Start with cooking, defrosting and storing with care.
Posted inLife & Culture
Harry Potter spinoff ‘Fantastic Beasts’ tops box office
A Warner Bros. official says the film performed especially well in small to medium-sized towns across North America, and not just in the major markets.