Veteran instructor JoAnn Wood says ‘cooking is a soul-satisfying experience.’
Life & Culture
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Stone Turtle Baking & Cooking School in Lyman: Get your hands on some (bread) dough
Classes include Bread 101 for people who want to learn the basics, and instruction in breakfast breads, artisan breads and holiday breads.
Stonewall Kitchen in York: A lesson in charm – and Italian food
The Tuscan Mamas’ appetite for life wows a sell-out audience.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Falmouth: Students get pragmatic lessons
A Cumberland County class on savory pies has many takeaways for the home kitchen.
Can’t decide between spoonbread and corn pudding? Do both!
Combining the Southern favorites leads to second helpings.
The Maine Ingredient: Clear space in the freezer for do-ahead hors d’oeuvres
Two mouthwatering appetizers that adapt well to freezing before using are delectable gougères and spiced cashews.
Warming Up for Christmas Concert in Fairfield continues giving tradition
The annual show by Benton musician Steve Fotter raises thousands for charity, with this year’s causes being First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center and the Cassidy Charette Scholarship Fund.
25 things restaurant chefs never tell you
On the list: Don’t order fish on a Monday, and they hate New Year’s Eve.
Gardiner kicks off holidays this week with Christmas tree lighting
The city of Gardiner’s Days of Light celebration continues Saturday with a number of events, including a parade.
‘Elf on the Shelf’ to join Skowhegan Holiday Stroll tradition
Festivities Friday and Saturday to include bonfire, wagon rides and Santa Claus.