A reluctant bread baker sweetens on sourdough

Food

Published
May 22, 2022

A reluctant bread baker sweetens on sourdough

Over time, the challenge turned from a burden to an obsession.
Published
May 22, 2022

Green Plate Special: Asparagus, it’s time for a talk

Local farmers market asparagus doesn't come cheap. But there are ways to make this favorite vegetable stretch.
Published
May 22, 2022

Maine Gardener: When we were very young, spending money on annuals seemed an extravagance

Now the Atwells revel in their beauty, in the garden and in the vase.
Published
May 15, 2022

Maine Gardener: Natives (and a few others) to grow in your shade garden

A shade garden needn't be a poor stepchild to the sunnier spots. Here are some suggestions for what to plant.
Published
May 15, 2022

Green Plate Special: Why aren’t you making your own salad dressing?

There is nothing to it, and it saves tons of plastic waste.
Published
May 15, 2022

Good Waffle Hunting: Is there a waffle-size hole in Portland breakfast menus?

When waffle-loving foodie Charlie Beck lamented the lack of waffles in Portland, we took him out to sample the few we could find.
Published
May 15, 2022

Eager customers line up at vegan food trucks and carts

But food truck owners say diners are patient about the waits.
Published
May 9, 2022

Maine’s wild blueberry crop rebounded last year and is poised for another bountiful season

And the dwindling supply caused by the previous poor seasons drove up the price.
Published
May 8, 2022

For Mother’s Day, wisdom from Nonna

A simple yet memorable soup made that can be made from even the barest of cupboards.
Published
May 8, 2022

At Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro, flavor-driven dishes spotlight the bounty of Maine’s sea

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