Here’s a Maine-based sustainably minded answer to a trendy spread: Pea mash.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Eat & Run: Don’t wait to wander into Station 118
The barbecue joint, which opened last year on Route 1 in Thomaston, is just the ticket.
Sea Dogs Biscuit gets pinch hitter while supply-chain issue persists
The Portland Sea Dogs are selling substitute ice cream sandwiches until Gifford’s can get the ingredients it needs to make them.
For a fun way to cool down, make your own popsicles
Come up with your own flavor combinations or follow these recipes for an easy, rewarding summertime treat.
Maine Gardener: A ray of hope for getting rid of the destructive emerald ash borer
A group of UMaine students and their professor are on the job, combining an array of tactics to try to eliminate the invasive pest, which could decimate Maine’s ash trees.
Green Plate Special: For perfect kebabs, start with metal skewers
Using the sustainable tool is one of several tips that will ensure proper, efficient preparation of the summertime favorite.
Kneading Conference returns to Skowhegan for 15th year
Also, a new bakery opening in the West End will offer pay-forward options, Definitive Brewing opens a beer garden in Old Orchard Beach and Dover-Foxcroft celebrates a new bar and lounge.
In his latest run, vegan endurance athlete Brendan Walsh raises money for MS
The Portland resident said compassion for animals and his belief that a vegan diet makes him a better athlete inspire his food choices.
Green Plate Special: Make-ahead scones of every hue and season
Add seasonal fruit compote to the dough, then, whenever you get a craving, pull the scones from the freezer and bake. Bonus: It’s a good way to use up less than perfect fruit.
Maine Gardener: In ornamental gardens, sometimes bigger leaves are better
Flowers get all the attention, but beautiful large leaves can add a lot of interest to your garden.