These stores give customers a speedy alternative to the supermarket where they can get locally sourced, organic food – and stay for friendly conversation.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Chef David Levi’s Italian restaurant reopens as Trattoria Fanny
Formerly known as Rossobianco, the new restaurant will serve more casual, affordable fare in larger portions.
Dine Out Maine: Schulte & Herr’s homey German food is a home run
The 24-seat West Bayside dining room is still thriving – despite not having a liquor license.
Farmers, cooks and food pros learn how to make masa from Maine-grown flint corn
Can you say nixtamalization? It’s the process that makes the corn more healthful.
FoodCorps is doing its part to get kids to eat their vegetables
Beet salad, quinoa and hummus are replacing pizza on the school lunch trays in Maine as the organization works to change students’ eating habits.
Recipe: Southern Greek-style chicken and rice pilaf
Be liberal with tomato paste for a stronger flavor.
Recipe: Avgolemono soup (egg-lemon)
If the egg did not curdle, you have succeeded in making this soup!
Bread and Butter: At Lolita in Portland, wine is a conversation, not a monologue
The idea, the wine director says, is not to show off what she knows but to help you figure out what you like.
Amped-Up Beef Stroganoff makes eating at home feel fabulous
A home-cooked dinner that’s a bit fancier than usual doesn’t have to be difficult to prepare.
Homemade Valentine’s candy shows love for body and soul
Giving dark chocolate bark with healthy ingredients satisfies more than a sweet tooth.