The spiced cordial was a favorite of George Washington’s.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Cookbook review: ‘Theo Chocolate: Recipes & Sweet Treats from Seattle’s Favorite Chocolate Maker’
From the exotic (roasted carrots with chocolate sauce) – to the sumptuous (salted caramel tart), if it’s made with chocolate, you’ll find it.
Veggies can begin new generation of food
Cuttings of scallions, celery, lettuce can be sprouted in water for garden planting in spring.
Danish Puffs and a cup of coffee bring back memories of a 1960s-era neighborhood coffee klatch
Now in her 80s, Edith McCormick still makes the nut-and-cherry-topped pastry for church gatherings, funerals and hungry neighbors.
The Maine Ingredient: Get your game on with Five-Alarm Chili and Jalapeño Cornbread
You’ll never guess the secret chili ingredient.
Aromatized wines offer a chance to dip into a different world of artisanal drinks
You know them as vermouth, and maybe you’re also familiar with americano, chinato and amaro.
Salads so good they satisfy resolutions and taste buds
It’s a perfect time to experiment with healthy combinations of salad ingredients.
‘The Best Mexican Recipes: Real Flavors of Mexico Within Reach’ by America’s Test Kitchen
The book teaches how to cook better Mexican food – and better food in general.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Bangor
We found new favorite menu items at Geaghan’s, one of our favorite restaurants
Dine Out Maine: Green Elephant in Portland
The vegetarian food isn’t groundbreaking, but it is mostly satisfying.