At Little Farm, Joe and Nancy Foran eschew defoamers and fancy equipment to produce intensely flavored syrup that communicates their particular patch of trees, sun, earth and water.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
James Beard finalists announced, Maine chefs dominate Northeast category
While three Portland chefs earned regional nominations, restaurant Leeward and baker Atsuko Fujimoto are finalists in major national categories.
Maine Gardener: This year’s Maine Garden + Marketplace a scaled-back version of the usual show
Blame lingering impacts of the pandemic, and don’t look for display gardens. With luck, next year…
New England’s first nature guidebook turns 350
Written by an Englishman living in Maine, the rare book identifies the region’s native plants and animals and offers natural remedies galore.
Dine Out Maine: Best food and drink this month
From non-alcoholic aperitifs to bagel sandwiches, our restaurant critic is back with another installment.
Maine Gardener: A tad early, the gardening season gets off to a gentle start
Plant vegetable or flower seeds, prepare your tools, grow lettuce.
Green Plate Special: Coffee and maple live together in perfect harmony
Add maple to your morning coffee or flavor cookies with the delectable combination.
Organic dairy co-op offers membership to 80 Northeast farms
Last summer, Danone, the parent company of Horizon Organic, announced it would stop buying milk from dozens of Northeast farms, including 61 in Maine.
Tap Lines: Internship program aims to bring diversity to beer industry
Brewing Up Opportunity was created by a partnership between Maine Beer Co. and the University of Southern Maine.
Russian war in world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply
While there have not yet been global disruptions to wheat supplies, prices have surged 55 percent.