Even in a pandemic, the options are good and various, and range from croissant-making to sushi rolling.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Vegan lunches restart in Portland’s elementary schools, making the district a national leader
Despite challenges from supply chain disruptions, staff shortages and the pandemic, the food services director says her team continues to refine the options.
Green Plate Special: This little piggy is better for the farmer, the field and the eater
The farmers at Roaring Lion Farm are raising Meishan heritage pigs.
Maine Gardener: Hey gardeners, wondering how to occupy your time this winter?
We’ve got some projects for you. Get ready to organize, repair, and build a bin or trellis.
Brush up your dicing and slicing
Looking for a cooking class? Here are some options – virtual, in-person, hands-on and demonstration.
Bar Guide: Not abstaining this year? Make it a dry Ginuary instead
Local distilleries have a variety of takes on the spirit.
Eat & Run: Get a farm-to-takeout meal at Turner cafe
Nezinscot Farm serves a menu of breakfast and lunch items made with uber-local ingredients.
Maine Gardener: What could be ahead in the gardening world for 2022?
A shortage of larger saplings and shrubs, as well as a shortage of workers to help tend your garden. Also, a bit of fun while you wait for winter to end.
Green Plate Special: When you waste food, you waste a lot of (your own) money
If helping the environment can’t persuade you to waste less, maybe helping your pocketbook can.
Here’s how to improve a bacon burger
Add peanut butter. Honest to God.