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A centuries-old fermented Asian flavoring is finding fans in Maine

by Christine Burns Rudalevige April 19, 2020April 20, 2020

Made from mixing mold with grains or beans, “Koji is an enzymatic action hero” that will kick your cooking up several notches.

These recipes for muffins, cookies and cake don’t require it.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige April 12, 2020April 13, 2020

Count cartons of eggs among the grocery items we are anxiety-hoarding during the coronavirus.

How are you passing the time in the kitchen as we wait out the pandemic?

by Andrew Ross April 5, 2020April 6, 2020

Our restaurant critic’s answer to that: Bake bread. After much searching he found a loaf to call his own.

by Molly Adams April 5, 2020April 6, 2020

Chicken, parsley, onions, gravy: The essence of a country-fried meal without the deep frying.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige April 5, 2020April 6, 2020

Trips to the grocery store are limited. Even when we can go, we may not find what we need. Keep this useful list of substitutions on hand.

Among the many casualties of the coronavirus this spring? An important Jewish holiday. Maine’s Jewish community scrambles to gather virtually.

Among the many casualties of the coronavirus this spring? An important Jewish holiday. Maine’s Jewish community scrambles to gather virtually.

Mainers turn to bread, cookies and pastries for comfort, emptying grocery shelves of baking supplies and expanding their waistlines.