Compost made from ground-up lobster shells slowly releases nitrogen and builds strong cell walls in plants.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food & Dining, Maine Authors
Feast on these lobster novels
Editor’s Note: Given Vinalhaven’s centuries-old tradition of lobstering, we asked Vinalhaven librarian Scott Candage to recommend a few novels about lobstering in Maine. These are his picks, listed in alphabetical order by writer. “Stern Men” by Elizabeth Gilbert, Mariner Books, 2001 edition Yes, that Elizabeth Gilbert. Before she became famous for “Eat, Pray, Love,” Gilbert […]
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Given the price of lobster, smart cooks know to use every last bit of the bug
Suck out the sweet and delicious meat, add any unfertilized eggs to sauce, and be sure to save the shells for stock.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Lobster recipes from local cooks and restaurants
If anyone should know the right way to cook lobster, it’s a Mainer. We’ve rounded up three local recipes for you to try. Limed Lobster and Melon Skewers This recipe comes from Brook Dojny’s “Dishing up Maine: 165 recipes that capture authentic Down East flavors.” Makes about 40 small skewers, about 6 hors d’oeuvre-size portions […]
Posted inFood & Dining
Think you know the truth about lobster? Here are some common misconceptions
We tell ’em and dispel ’em.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World
Bacon may disappear in California as pig rules take effect
At the beginning of 2022, the state will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition that requires more space for breeding pigs.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Making whoopie pies is a growing business in South Portland
Cape Whoopies are now on shelves in Wegmans Food Markets in Massachusetts, and soon could be in all 106 of the high-end supermarkets across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Things to Do
Taste of Waterville moves to Head of Falls for annual event next week
After a break last year because of the pandemic, Taste of Waterville will be in a new location in a move prompted by Main Street construction.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
New Portland brewery will make only non-alcoholic beer
The craft brewery in West Bayside will be the first in the state dedicated to beer without alcohol.