Snacks flow freely during the holidays, and it’s easy to make tasty creations beyond a bag of chips.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The best ricotta in the world? It’s made in Skowhegan, Maine.
Crooked Face Creamery recently took home the Super Gold medal for its plain whole milk ricotta at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland.
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Preparing the Thanksgiving feast begins months ahead at Wild Oats in Brunswick
Making thousands of pies, sides, cookies, breads and everything customers need for their holiday table takes lots of planning and oodles of early mornings.
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The sheriff missed his favorite sandwich. An Auburn pizzeria has his back | Column
Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson couldn’t forget the Fergy, so 84 Court Pizza & Restaurante is making their own, Mark Laflamme writes.
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Waterville soup kitchen plans expansion, capital campaign
The organization bought the 38 College Ave. building it had been leasing half of so it could double its space.
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Here’s a few places in Maine where you can dine out for Thanksgiving
Several places are serving turkey and plenty of other options on Thanksgiving Day.
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Preparing home-cooked meals can be expensive. Here are some ways to save.
Whether it is due to the cost of goods or inability to access benefits, food insecurity is a reality of life for many.
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Three Maine cheesemakers win at 2025 World Cheese Awards
Skowhegan’s Crooked Face Creamery earned a Super Gold medal.
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This Maine cook asks: Sure, you could make naan at home. But should you?
Food editor Peggy Grodinsky attempts to make the buttery Indian flatbread, an item on her 2025 culinary bucket list.
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Here’s how to keep your cheeses fresh and tasty through the holiday season
Follow these tips for wrapping and storing Maine cheeses to add to a holiday cheese plate, or just for a bit of delicious self-care.