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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Just in time, a recipe for Election Cake
The treat has its roots in the early years of our country’s founding.
Jacques Pépin: Follow recipe once, then let taste lead you to improvements
The French chef, with 70 years of cooking experience, emphasizes refinement over creativity.
Tilapia gets fast and easy flavor upgrade
The white fish with a tortilla-chip crust, pickled red onions and crema makes a good weeknight meal.
Cookbook review: ‘The Best Baby Food’ – soothing for busy, exhausted parents
After they have mastered the basics, the book also helps them add to their repertoire.
Among Italy’s countless wonders, count in Teroldego Rotaliano
The distinctive red from Trentino is ideal for autumn.
The Maine Ingredient: Go wild with fungi that you can trust
Try safe mushrooms in chicken cacciatore or with grits or in almost anything else.
Farro: Ancient grain good for modern fare
Substitute it for rice and try it as a base for a grilled or roasted veggie salad.
The Splattered Page: ‘The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes’
Eat, cook, look, learn. The cookbook offers tips, history and photos in addition to recipes.
Mystery meat yields to greener meals in Maine college dining halls
Whole grains, chia seeds, seitan and tofu are offered as students prioritize health and sustainability.