The late Eileen Johnson, who owned the Rock Ovens restaurant in Harpswell, fed her customers as well as she did her family.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Cookbook Review: ‘A Sherry & a Little Plate of Tapas’ transports readers to Spain
The recipes are simple and chic, and benefit from careful shopping.
Even a newbie to Indian cooking can find success with ‘Mr. Todiwala’s Spice Box: 120 Recipes from Just Ten Spices’
The British chef and restaurateur marries the flavors of India and the West.
Soft to the core: That’s how we like them (baked) apples
The filling – made, basically, from anything you want – is a combination of sweet and tart.
‘War’ cake goes without, but you won’t notice a difference
The way the cake goes together seems odd until you grasp the thinking behind it.
Mainers now have three locally made options if they drink plant-based milks
Local milk is better milk, manufacturers say.
If your Jewish grandmother wasn’t a great cook, borrow one from ‘Bubbe and Me in the Kitchen’
As Jews around the world celebrate the new year, bake an apple cake from ‘Bubbe and Me in the Kitchen’ to ensure a sweet year to come.
Pizzaiola: How to add pizza flavor to just about anything
Pizzaiola’s distinguishing feature is that it’s usually used as a sauce for meat – and it’s delicious on just about anything.
Food writer finds the ingredients for inspiration in adopted state
Kathy Gunst of South Berwick has published a new cookbook filled with comforting soups that will keep us all warm this winter.
New captains at the helm of Portland’s Harvest on the Harbor
The new owners of the festival describe what changes they’re making, and why.