Naturally sweet and scrumptious, dates are the fruit of choice for breaking fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Enjoy them right from the box, or try them in one of our simple recipes.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bar Guide: Steal away to Bowdoinham for a pint at Three Robbers Pub
The cozy, neighborhood bar is popular with locals and welcoming to others.
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What makes a wine kosher and how to understand the certifications
Kosher wine is the subject of many misconceptions and questions. We answer some FAQs.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
One-pot roast chicken with bread and drippings is a weeknight feast
Seasoned with one of spring’s most tender herbs, this roasted chicken’s secret is a built-in dressing of chicken jus-dressed bread.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Even if you don’t have to, you might want a container garden
Planting in pots is decorative, and you can get a jump on tomato season.
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The best thing to do with store-bought hummus: Bake it
Baking hummus stems from a Turkish tradition; this version adds harissa-coated cherry tomatoes and whole chickpeas.
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Dine Out Maine: Two years after COVID-19 upended the food world, we’re reviewing restaurants again
But we may be judging them a little more gently than in the past.
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Food celebrity Erin French caters to her local community
Even as her star continues to rise, the chef-owner of The Lost Kitchen remembers her roots and shares the fruits of her success with her hometown of Freedom.
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Green Plate Special: If you live in Maine, skipping Russian vodka is no sweat
You’ve a plethora of excellent Maine-made options to choose from.
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Three kosher wines to go with your Passover meal, from start to finish
Recommended: A sweet moscato, a Bordeaux-blend and a chenin blanc.