New chains are capitalizing on the trend, giving veggies and good-for-you grains top billing at the center of the plate.
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Maine finding the recipe for healthier school lunches
The ingredients are incentives, ideas and collaboration, say officials with a program that has helped the state perform far above the national average.
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At bean ‘suppahs,’ processed food is out, local food is in
The longtime tradition is pricier than ever as it journeys back to its roots, when all of its healthful ingredients came from a community’s backyard.
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Dine Out Maine: Eve’s at the Garden in Portland
Simpler dishes are best at the restaurant in the Portland Harbor Hotel.
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Masters’ dining options possibly the best deal in sports
A family can get five sandwiches, three bags of chips and three drinks for lunch for just $21.
Posted inRecipes
Gussy up your salad by breaking it down and jarring it up
This version of a popular southern pot-luck dish is great for dinner parties.
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Group seeks end to ‘diet’ labeling on soft drinks
The advocacy group U.S. Right to Know cites research suggesting that artificially sweetened products including sodas actually contribute to weight gain.
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Sabra recalls 30,000 cases of hummus over listeria concerns
It is the second listeria-related recall this week.
Posted inFood & Dining, Lifestyle
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Lewiston
Marché Kitchen offers creativity and small plates with small prices
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The Velveteen Habit opens in former Arrows space
The new owners say they have created a ‘very different restaurant’ while respecting the property’s storied past.