The holiday’s ‘explosion of savory and sweet’ makes choosing what to pour a challenge.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Green Plate Special: No fan of fake meat? You can still reduce the real stuff
The fake-meat trend has appealing effects, but veggie-packed turkey sliders can come close.
Garden provides much to be grateful for
Let’s offer thanks to many passed-down plants – and the people who supplied them.
Vegan Kitchen: Tribes growing heirloom seeds for heritage, health reasons
Wabanki diets were traditionally plant-based.
In new food pantry model, Root Cellar patrons help themselves
Making a small payment and boxing up the food that they and others bring home is meant to help maintain dignity and build resilience.
Maine Gardener: Put green thumbs to a different use – flipping the page
These new books cover topics from moss to compact crops.
Thanksgiving dinner – the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry
The day is, per at least this one hostess, a ‘day of obligatory Mrs. America smiles, occasional moments of tears cleverly disguised as possible joy, and the sincere, gut-wrenching recall of holidays long past in which one was a mere child and carefree.’
The Wrap: Rover Bagel closing, neighborhood restaurant opening, and fun with Figgy
And for your holiday shopping needs, check out Fork Food Lab’s annual market.
Yogurt sales sour as U.S. breakfast culture changes
Companies are confident that more new products can boost sales but some analysts are skeptical.
Crooked Mile back in business serving a proper breakfast and lunch
The reopened Brighton Avenue cafe is a warm, inviting spot to grab a bite or a coffee.