A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Want to build a gingerbread house? These experts have the sweet tips and tricks.
Cereal makes for a convincing roof shingle. Melted hard candy creates pretty stained glass windows. And patience is key.
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An anonymous Christmas gift in Waterville shows the power of kindness | Column
Giving to those less fortunate is impactful during the holiday season, Amy Calder writes.
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Two Maine desserts named to New York Times ‘best’ list
Times staff singled out sweets at Franciska Wine Bar in Portland and McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Our food editor finishes her 2025 culinary bucket list with a family recipe — and memories
Attempting to recreate her mother’s sweet-and-sour stuffed cabbage was a sweet — and bittersweet — experience.
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New Mexican restaurant set to open in downtown Waterville
Charros’ Theater Mexican Restaurant will open at 14 Silver St. where Cancun, another eatery, closed in 2021.
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This Maine cook gets into the season with a steamed pudding worthy of Dickens
The old-fashioned technique has largely fallen from favor, but the cooking is very forgiving and the results incredibly moist.
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Preparing the Thanksgiving feast begins months ahead at Wild Oats in Brunswick
Making thousands of pies, sides, cookies, breads and everything customers need for their holiday table takes lots of planning and oodles of early mornings.
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The sheriff missed his favorite sandwich. An Auburn pizzeria has his back | Column
Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson couldn’t forget the Fergy, so 84 Court Pizza & Restaurante is making their own, Mark Laflamme writes.
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Keep the pantry filled with homemade holiday snacks for hungry guests
Snacks flow freely during the holidays, and it’s easy to make tasty creations beyond a bag of chips.