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The Maine Ingredient: Feast like Germans do for Oktoberfest

by Brooke Dojny October 7, 2015

The Bavarian celebration is a great time to enjoy sausages, sauerkraut and cheesy egg noodles, perhaps with a good beer. (Granted, most times are a great time to eat sausages, noodles and sauerkraut and toss off a few beers.)

Food, Recipes

Maine, N.H. chefs compete – and fraternize – at late-night get-togethers in Kittery

by Christine Burns Rudalevige October 7, 2015October 7, 2015

Yes, we compete for customers, one chef said. ‘But we’re also close friends who talk about food constantly, learn from each other regularly, and inspire each other to cook the best food we can.’

Food, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: Bramhall in Portland

by James H. Schwartz October 4, 2015October 19, 2015

Go for a drink and stay for dinner at the relaxed and fun subterranean restaurant.

Appel on Wine, Food

Challenging pinot gris seeks balance between oily feel and acid tang

by Joe Appel September 30, 2015

As the seasons change, its depth and mystery are a good fit for fall.

Food, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen

Sea Shepherd cookbook tells about feeding a crew and furthering a mission

by Avery Yale Kamila September 30, 2015February 20, 2018

‘Cookin’ Up A Storm: Sea Stories and Vegan Recipes’ has a serious message and many good recipes.

Cookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes

Cookbook review: ‘Rose Water & Orange Blossom’ by Maureen Abood

September 30, 2015

Her recipes help the reviewer connect to her Lebanese heritage – and take no shortcuts.

Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: Rustica Cucina Italiana in Rockland

by James H. Schwartz September 27, 2015

Some minor stumbles don’t much mar a filling, comforting meal.

Food, Recipes

Erica Bartlett’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 23, 2015October 1, 2015

Erica Bartlett’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12-ounce bag chocolate chips 21/2 cups flour, or more as needed Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Melt the butter, but be careful not to […]