And if history is any guide, we should be worried, writer Mark Kurlansky argued on a recent visit to Maine to promote his new book.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
From Russia with love: A new cookbook captures a place, a people and their palate
If butter, fermentation and skillful storytelling are a few of your favorite things, pick up a copy of ‘Beyond the North Wind.’
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Recipes
Who does maple season best?
Put up your dukes, Vermont, New York state and Quebec. We’re coming for ya.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Skip the Off. Plenty of plants and good bugs can help repel the bad ones
Skip the tansy, too.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Portland Pie in Waterville offering takeout, delivery
Owner Patrick Mulligan said he had to lay off workers, but those who remain are grateful for customers who order takeout and delivery.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Without restaurants to buy their goods, farmers turn to consumers
A Waldoboro cheesemaker made a spreadsheet of Maine farms and what they have to sell. Before you could say local lamb, University of Maine Cooperative Extension turned it into a website.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Virtual pop-up, and help for hungry students
The coronavirus outbreak has led to lots of community-building in the restaurant industry.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Business, Food & Dining, Lakes Region Weekly, News
Maine Maple Sunday news not so sweet
The Maine Maple Producers Association recommended Monday that maple producers cancel their weekend events. The group hopes to reschedule later in the year.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Restaurants double down on safety as coronavirus arrives in Maine
As concern over the virus grows, restaurants work to alleviate customers’ fears and to prepare themselves for what may come.
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The Wrap: Five Fifty-Five is closing, bartenders taste victory and Hawaiian shave ice coming soon
Plus New York Times food editor Sam Sifton talks about food – what else? – at Maine Voices Live.