Today’s broiler varieties, the ones raised for meat, average more than 6 pounds each. In 1925, they weighed 2.5 pounds.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Is it a restaurant? A classroom? A vintage store?
However you define it, Vessel & Vine is terrific.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
Tortellini at Midnight: A memorable Italian indulgence
“A collection of comforting, family-friendly recipes and menus that we consider heirlooms to inspire your own,” writes author Emiko Davies. Her mother-in-law’s apple cake proved the point.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: The king of the elms is dead. Long live the heirs to the throne
Yarmouth’s beloved Herbie succumbed to Dutch elm disease 10 years ago, but thanks to amateur arborist John Hansel, you can buy a clone of the grand old tree and plant it in your yard.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Number of Maine specialty food and beverage businesses keeps rising
Meanwhile, local economic development organizations are pitching in with advice and expertise.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Ok, so the Patriots aren’t playing, but it’s still Super Bowl Sunday
If you are still planning to watch the NFL’s main event, this chili and tortilla salad are the perfect garnish.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Restaurant reservations have gone to Yelp
And at least one restaurantgoer thinks that’s a bad thing.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Get your local ducks in a row
They are expensive in part because it costs farmers a lot to process them. So you’ll want to make the most out of your purchase using everything but the quack.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State
Maine farmers’ markets get federal help to drive up attendance
One goal of the program is to use workplace incentives with employers to increase patronage of farmers markets.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Izzy’s Cheesecake in Portland closes its doors after 35 years
The Portland bakery announced Wednesday that it would close immediately.