Try the bright root vegetables in an Asian chicken salad or as a condiment.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
With her youngest daughter headed off to college, an era of baking comes to an end
A 4-H mom looks back at years of bake sales, fairs, cookie decorating parties and gingerbread houses.
Surge in food festivals for plant eaters reflects lifestyle’s growth
Around the U.S. and the world, vegan and vegetarian events increase and draw bigger attendance, including Portland’s on June 4.
Eggplant parmigiana a natural for the grill
The Italian classic is lighter and neater in this warm-weather version.
Cookbook review: ‘Vegetarian India,’ by Madhur Jaffrey
The author’s latest cookbook lets you taste Indian food like few Americans ever do.
Maine Lobster and Asparagus Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
Put a twist on a summer classic.
Languedoc no longer known for producing plonk
New, young winemakers are making very good wines in this southern corner of France.
Bread & Butter: Move from island to Portland leads to rediscovery of dining – and cooking
Chef Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers savors the city’s restaurant abundance and adapts to a tiny kitchen.
Marinated leg of lamb with crunchy crust pleases a crowd
Enjoy the flavors of garlic, orange zest and herbs in the meat and the mustardy panko topping.
Cocktail conference in Portland will get down to business
Hundreds of barkeeps and bartenders will gather June 2 to 5 to learn and to mix.