Farmers report they are seeing fewer customers, but that people are buying more.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Green Plate Special: One shopping trip and one-time prep nets a flavorful, versatile braise
Add to that, it’s a good, sustainable choice.
Maine Gardener: When does ultimate size not mean ultimate size?
A: When you are talking to a nursery about the size of a tree or shrub.
Homefront: Use garden veggies if you’ve got ’em in these easy, meat-free dishes
But the grocery store variety will do just fine.
The Wrap: Scorsese pays a visit, plus new restaurants, breweries and bakeries
Bar Harbor Lobster Co., Speckled Ax and Banded Brewing get second locations, Little Lad’s goes retail, and 2 more restaurants close.
Bar Guide: How to make a well-crafted mocktail
Tips and recipes for nonalcoholic beverages that are far from boring.
Run and Eat: Hungry on the road? Make a stop at Harvest Moon
The deli has six locations around eastern Maine, perfect for people who travel the state.
Homefront: When dinnertime approaches, let the garden inspire you
Homegrown carrot tops, kale, cucumbers, mint and more add up to a perfectly seasonal meal.
Which grocery store is right for you?
Should you try the new Market Basket in Westbrook, or stick with the tried-and-true? Take our tongue-in-cheek quiz to find out.
Maine Gardener: You labored over your vegetables all summer. So store them right
Use our quick crib sheet to help you preserve them through the fall and winter.