Johnny’s Selected Seeds’ Sweet Jade is an All-America Selection. It’s the first such award for scientist Lindsay Wyatt, who bred the plant.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
When an influencer landed on Vinalhaven, cultures clashed and resentment lingers
Former Goop food editor Ana Hito’s attempt to revive restaurant spaces this summer brought backlash from islanders who disapproved of how she conducted business.
Growing indoor crops is more about the fun than the food they produce
Make a hobby out of watching these plants grow, and maybe even get some fresh ingredients out of it.
The best vegan cookbooks of 2022
Seven that stood out from an increasingly crowded field.
Mustard is easy to make and customize to different tastes
Personalized mustard makes a great gift, and a grainy version goes great in a creamy sauce for chicken thighs.
Maine Republicans want to strip tax benefits from businesses that boycott lobster
The lawmakers’ bill would penalize companies such as Whole Foods that refuse to buy Maine products because they don’t carry a stamp of approval from a third party.
Seaweed industry divided over concerns about pace of growth in Maine
Potential environmental and economic impacts form the basis of a debate over how best to regulate kelp farming.
Maine Gardener: Grow your own mushrooms
Not comfortable with foraging? Bored by shopping? There’s another way.
A handful of companies make salt from the Gulf of Maine using sustainable methods
No question, when it comes to salt, buy local.
Maine lobster on menu for White House dinner with France’s Macron
The White House says Thursday’s state dinner for the president of France is meant to highlight the ties that bind the United States and its oldest ally.