Full of protein, gluten-free, low-fat and low-carb, cicadas were used as a food source by Native Americans and are still eaten by humans in many countries.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Emilitsa – eventually; Bethel to lose a favorite cafe
Taco Trio to move, and a new pastry program will aid immigrant women.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: If you spot Lucky Lou’s at lunchtime, lucky you
But the Greek food truck has great deals worth seeking out too.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Tap Lines: Wood-aged ‘clean’ beer styles put new spin on old practice
A sour from Allagash, a pale lager from Goodfire and a new version of Bissell Brothers’ Substance have all spent some quality time in a cask.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
After the panic, home cooks face down their pandemic stashes
Remember when everyone was hoarding canned goods, pasta, dried beans, and all kinds of grains? What happened to all that stuff?
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: An argument for annuals
Yes, you need to buy them and plant them every year. But there are a few good reasons to do so.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan food on their dinner plates, vegan philosophy on their license plates
A small group of Maine vegans and vegetarians advertise their diets and choices on their license plates. “It’s spreading the word,” said one. “I’m a driving advertisement of veganism.”
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Grow: Beans
Beans are among the most productive vegetables people can grow. They are among the easiest, as well. Beans come in many varieties: snap green beans, yellow beans, beans grown to be shelled for their seed, and both bush and pole beans. They aren’t as hardy as peas, which can be planted in mid-April, but not […]
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Lowering the bar: Baking through the pandemic with an 11-pound chocolate bar
The ritual provides several comforts during a difficult year.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Did you thank a farmer today?
Nationwide, farms are struggling to find enough farmhands to raise and pick crops. In Maine, legislators are considering a law to raise their pay.