If you don’t have Vermonster handy for this recipe from “New England Open House Cookbook” by Sarah Leah Chase, use any malty, dark beer.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
For delicious diversity, check out the spirited Channing Daughters of Long Island
The winery makes the most of its varied conditions and isn’t trying to be anything but its innovative self.
Cookbook review: ‘Simply Ancient Grains’ worth getting acquainted with
Maria Speck’s new cookbook argues that farro, bulgur and millet can be part of a delicious daily menu.
Maine Ingredient: Celebrate the rebounding Maine scallop fishery with two delicious recipes
Fresh is best, whether you sauté them or make ceviche, so lucky us.
Cucumber salad satisfies a taste for Thai
Plunge into sweet, sour and salty now that comfort-food season is over.
Nothing says lovin’ like custard from the oven
Here’s a formula for making puddings like this maple budino on the stovetop, too.
Drinks strange and surprising stand out from the past year
A fresh Italian white, a Beaujolais Nouveau, a Long Island orange and a South African sauvignon blanc are among the most pleasing surprises of 2015.
Vegetarian Kitchen: Healthy food shopping on the Portland peninsula has never been better
Both locally owned stores and national chains stock up on kale and quinoa.
Cookbook review: ‘Scook: The Complete Cookery Course,’ by Anne-Sophie Pic
Beautiful cookbook doesn’t always succeed at making French food more approachable, but it’s a winner nonetheless.
Dine Out Maine: David’s KPT in Kennebunkport
The room is beautiful, while the food is sometimes great, sometimes not