Plus, they make the best of a bad situation by extracting honey. A lot of honey.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
The controversial Seaspiracy documentary may make you rethink your dinner choices
The film, which charges the global fishing industry is “at war with the oceans,” has angered the fishing community.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
This spring, many new food trucks are taking to the streets
From upscale grilled cheese to banh mi, from lobster rolls (both vegan and fish) to tacos, our guide to what’s on the menu and where you can find it.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Grow: potatoes
Potatoes are a a major industry in Aroostook County and a good vegetable to grow anywhere in Maine. I prefer growing unusual, specialty potatoes rather than the Kennebec and Katahdin varieties you can buy at any store. Varieties I’m growing this year include Charlotte, a French variety new to Wood Prairie Farm this year; two […]
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Saving a heritage orchard, one apple tree at a time
Massachusetts’ Tower Hill Botanic Gardens gets some restoration help from Fedco Trees and inimitable apple man John Bunker.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Your fried chicken obsession is causing a nationwide poultry shortage
Chicken, the most popular meat in the United States, is finding a new level of demand after Popeyes introduced a sandwich in 2019 that went viral and sold out in weeks.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Pigeons, pink waffles and blueberry wine
A new Portland restaurant draws its name from the city-dwelling birds, and the Ocean restaurant in the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort opens Friday.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Making plans for the 2021 gardening season
By now, columnist Tom Atwell can grow vegetables in his sleep. This year, he’ll focus on ornamentals.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
A scouring pad – and a recipe – provide more reasons to love coconut
This surprising workhorse scrubber helps you wash up anything and everything. Celebrate your clean kitchen sink with a delectable dish of Coconut Cream with Rhubarb Compote.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
In photos: After 30 years and counting, Becky’s Diner is still going strong
Becky’s Diner is an example of the resilience of the Portland restaurant community, where so many establishments have struggled during the pandemic – but are hanging on.