Summer brings a slew of opportunities for right-there-on-the-farm eating.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Healthier school lunches have come too far to turn back now
School nutrition politics fuel indignation.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): 11 Central in Bangor
Open just about a year and a half, the word is certainly out if the number of patrons pouring in throughout the evening is any indication. And this restaurant deserves kudos for a charming atmosphere, great service and delectable fresh food.
Bates students dig in to understand farming
For a spring course on food culture, a group of students experience every aspect of life – from births to deaths – on a Maine farm.
A vegan diet – good for you, good for the planet
Plus a recipe for Cashew Corn Cakes.
Chef Joshua Mather cooks hyper-local
Plus a recipe for cream of asparagus soup.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS)
The drive along Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport is stunning — and so is the food at the Cape Arundel Inn, served in an intimate setting, a place of white linens, beautiful art and superb service.
Make quick refrigerator pickles with spring veggies
Choose your favorite farm-fresh produce and select the seasonings to suit yourself.
Root vegetables are the roast of the town
Make the most of Maine produce this time of year.
Tao Yuan chef Cara Stadler thinks globally – and locally
Try her recipe for Braised Endive with Butter-Basted Fluke