Shavings of strong-tasting vegetables, and even garlic and chili peppers, give a salad a pleasant zest instead of overpowering intensity.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood, Recipes
The Maine Ingredient: Fresh tomatoes glory in flavors of Southwest or Italy
Mainers can enjoy the peak of the harvest in countless dishes, and this simple but super pasta and salad are two to try.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘Good Food for a Healthy Heart’ from Good Housekeeping
It’s full of recipes that taste good and are good for you.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Oxford House Inn in Fryeburg
The service, though warm and welcoming, can be slow (blame the small kitchen), but the food makes the restaurant well worth the trip.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Making the most of a bountiful tomato harvest
Fresh tomatoes in a tart with Gruyere and herbs add joy to summer’s end.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food
Cookbook review: ‘Let’s Cook’ from the producers of Sesame Street
A smart book for young cooks, it encourages trying new foods and makes kitchen time fun.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Satisfying sorbets improve Maine’s dairy-free ice cream choices
More flavors in more places follow a trend in offering nondairy options in frozen treats.
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
‘Lesser’ grape from Abruzzo encourages surrender to mystery of wine
Two quite different Montepulciano wines expand notions about the category.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Transform flavorless peaches with a few minutes on the grill
They’re like pie when served with a crumbly topping and vanilla ice cream.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Old Port Sea Grill in Portland
Diners deserve better seafood at a restaurant so obviously dedicated to fish.