Around the U.S. and the world, vegan and vegetarian events increase and draw bigger attendance, including Portland’s on June 4.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
Yes, homemade corn tortillas can be excellent and easy
Making them with powdered rather than fresh masa gives you a wrap that still surpasses store-bought.
The Maine Ingredient: Find a little love in your hearts for chowder ‘from away’
Rhode Island’s Rocky Point Red Chowder is a great accompaniment to clam fritters.