Yet despite the early woes, many strawberry farmers expect to have plenty of ripe berries for the remainder of the season.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
A peony primer, and hopes for some transplants
With new peonies, patience is a virtue.
From A to Z, how to store the excess summer produce you just couldn’t resist
Faced with an overflowing summer farmers market, who can say no? Certainly not our columnist. The answer to over-indulging: Good storage.
Rosemont Market & Bakery names new CEO
Grocery industry veteran Mark Law is taking over operations from John Naylor, who has led the company since its founding in 2005 and will remain involved in a leadership role.
After 20 years, SeedMoney is still growing strong
The Scarborough nonprofit, which has evolved over 2 decades, raises money to offset costs for community gardens around the world.
Christine’s Library of Kitchen Things is now open
Like to borrow a blow torch or a blender? Sharing tools is part of sustainable living.
Maine maple syrup production was lowest in over a decade
Weather conditions in northern parts of the state resulted in the lowest yield since 2012.
The Quarry in Monson wins a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
The restaurant, which won in the Outstanding Hospitality category, was the culmination of a longtime dream of Philippines-born chef/owner Marilou Ranta.
Satisfy your craving for crunch with these salad toppers
Look to your bread drawer, cereal box and fridge for all sorts foodstuffs that can be crumbled or crisped up.
Stamp of approval: A pro tours a garden and likes what he sees
Whose garden is that? Hint: This freelance writer gardens in Cape Elizabeth.