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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Squid with Green Beans, Potatoes and Basil Pesto
A delicious way to prepare sustainable seafood from Barton Seaver’s first cookbook, “For Cod and Country.”
Homemade Seasonal Flavored Water
Cucumber, lemon and mint are classic water flavorings, but don’t limit yourself to those. Any green herbs, citrus slices and seasonal berries and melon are delicious here. Bottoms up! Yields 8 glasses 1 bunch of fresh green herbs (I like anise hyssop, fennel, lovage and mint from the garden) 1/3 cup frozen Maine blueberries 1/2 […]
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): El El Frijoles in Sargentville
In an old barn, Michele Levesque and Michael Rossney have created a popular and fun place to eat their impressive array of Mexican cuisine. Their story is a good one, too.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): 11 Central in Bangor
Open just about a year and a half, the word is certainly out if the number of patrons pouring in throughout the evening is any indication. And this restaurant deserves kudos for a charming atmosphere, great service and delectable fresh food.
Chef Joshua Mather cooks hyper-local
Plus a recipe for cream of asparagus soup.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS)
The drive along Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport is stunning — and so is the food at the Cape Arundel Inn, served in an intimate setting, a place of white linens, beautiful art and superb service.
Make quick refrigerator pickles with spring veggies
Choose your favorite farm-fresh produce and select the seasonings to suit yourself.
Root vegetables are the roast of the town
Make the most of Maine produce this time of year.
Tao Yuan chef Cara Stadler thinks globally – and locally
Try her recipe for Braised Endive with Butter-Basted Fluke