Food & Dining - Centralmaine.com

A reluctant bread baker sweetens on sourdough

Over time, the challenge turned from a burden to an obsession.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 22, 2022May 21, 2022

Local farmers market asparagus doesn’t come cheap. But there are ways to make this favorite vegetable stretch.

by Tom Atwell May 22, 2022May 21, 2022

Now the Atwells revel in their beauty, in the garden and in the vase.

by Tom Atwell May 15, 2022May 14, 2022

A shade garden needn’t be a poor stepchild to the sunnier spots. Here are some suggestions for what to plant.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 15, 2022May 14, 2022

There is nothing to it, and it saves tons of plastic waste.

When waffle-loving foodie Charlie Beck lamented the lack of waffles in Portland, we took him out to sample the few we could find.

by Avery Yale Kamila May 15, 2022May 14, 2022

But food truck owners say diners are patient about the waits.

And the dwindling supply caused by the previous poor seasons drove up the price.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 8, 2022May 5, 2022

A simple yet memorable soup made that can be made from even the barest of cupboards.

by Andrew Ross May 8, 2022May 11, 2022

Four stars for a beautiful restaurant where the food feels at once ‘approachable and intricate.’