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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
Local businesses offer Thanksgiving without the hassle
Let someone else do the cooking this year.
Crispy Eggplant makes a creamy vegetarian entrée
And dinner takes under 15 minutes.
Green Plate Special: Brussels sprout stalks are edible, too
Yes, prepping it is a bit of work. But you get to feel good about yourself for not throwing food away.
Dine Out Maine: Quiero Café makes the case for Latin food that’s more than tacos
In its new branch in Portland, it’s a mostly delicious lesson to learn.
‘The New Rules’ may have overpromised on transforming your cooking
But the latest cookbook from Milk Street definitely delivers on excellent recipes and techniques.