Tamari-toasted pepitas and miso add loads of flavor.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Brian’s Bistro in Rumford
The beauty of this space hits you immediately. The tall ceilings painted in black and accented with painted white wide beams are sure to grab your attention.
A California wine maverick finds humanity in terroir
Sean Thackrey disagrees that good wine is only about soil, climate and culture.
Homemade ‘Combos’: Recipe from Kennebunk Inn chef Shanna O’Hea
These filled snacks taste like pizza.
Cookbook Review: ‘The Ultimate Paleo Cleanse’ by Amelia Simons
This is an easy-to-use guide to eating like our ancient ancestors.
Vegetarian Kitchen: Try ‘veganizing’ the most meat-centric party of the year – the Super Bowl
A vegan cheese ball, football fans?
The Maine Ingredient: Scallops pan-seared in special sauce worth the price
And so is this variation on scallop stew.
The new one-pot meal: Sheet-pan suppers
For busy people with families, this cooking method is a no-brainer.
Pack in protein – and save the budget – with beans and rice
It’s a classic combo, especially in spicy Creole cuisine, and as Mom used to say, ‘It’s a complete protein!’
Dine Out Maine: Ebb & Flow in Portland
This new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant is a stunner, but it doesn’t have food to match.