Writer and neuroscientist Rachel Herz details how the brain, emotions and environment affect what we consume.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Tasting Hygge’ tries to help you slow down and enjoy
Pair it with a warm cup of tea or kale gratin, in hand.
Cleansing soup puts greens to work getting rid of holiday eating guilt
Soups are delicious without being punishing. Try escarole and spinach soup.
Substitute the spud for cauliflower mashed potatoes
It makes a mash that’s all that, yet light.
Shrimp paired with pineapple brings elegance and sweetness
Light and bright brochettes are healthy and versatile.
The only hard-boiled egg recipe you’ll ever need
There’s absolutely a right way to do it.
Awaiting word about outbreak, Maine stores and restaurants still selling romaine lettuce
Portland restaurant owners say they are waiting to learn from the CDC whether there is a link between romaine and a recent outbreak of E. coli in 13 states and Canada.
Chickpea, Chard and Butternut Squash Soup
For this recipe, you can always substitute heartier local kale or spinach.
Biddeford bookstore specializing in food and drink will focus solely on the rare
Rabelais, the rare books store in Biddeford, will stop selling new and recent used books and materials and will be open by appointment only in 2018.
In ‘Fress: Bold Flavors from a Jewish Kitchen,’ author deploys exotic tastes, unusual combinations
Plenty of the recipes come together quickly and are explained clearly for the novice cook.