Elinor Klivans wrote 14 baking books from her home in Camden. But for Passover there is just a single dessert: Mom’s Walnut and Wine Passover Cake.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Gardener: Try live staking to prevent runoff from harming lakes, ponds and streams
If you own waterfront property, consider creating a buffer zone. It’ll help curb pollution.
The Sea Dogs will soon be back, along with the Sea Dogs Biscuit
The Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream treat will be available at the Portland Sea Dogs home opener and for the remainder of the team’s 2023 season
The Quarry in Monson named a finalist for a James Beard award
But 10 other semi-finalists from Maine did not move on. Winners of the prestigious culinary awards will be announced in June.
Elephant in the dining room: Startup makes mammoth meatball
An Australian company’s meatball is made of lab-grown cultured meat using the genetic sequence from the long-extinct mammoth.
Pingree pushes for climate-friendly addition to 2023 Farm Bill
The Maine Democrat is proposing legislation that would help farms and food systems reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Avoid wasting bread by making the freezer your friend
Sliced bread freezes beautifully, and is always at hand when you need it.
Build your own mini indoor garden at Portland plant shop Terrarium
Horticulturalist and business owner Rob Sinnott will show you how.
With an outpouring of branches, Maine breweries are tapping new markets
Battery Steele Brewing and Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. are the latest beer makers to add new restaurants or taprooms.
Maine Gardener: Preventing pollution should be top of mind when making yardscaping plans
Supporting native insects is another important consideration.