Berwick resident Evan Mallett, owner of the Black Trumpet restaurant, gathers flavors from other cultures while staying true to local ingredients.
Recipes
‘Grain Bowls’ offers keys to blending healthful ancient grains into modern diets
This new cookbook by British food writer Anna Shillinglaw Hampton also explores the economical benefits of nutritious meals.
The Maine Ingredient: Shellfish hors d’oeuvres are a snap to make
These stylish and utterly delicious appetizers can be cooked at the last minute.
Bread and Butter: Bakery has been open just 2 days, so, of course, the power goes out
At The Purple House in North Yarmouth, chef/owner Krista Kern Desjarlais deals with a blizzard – and a nasty stomach bug.
If eggs are coddled, they’ll be good with everything
Mushrooms and herbs are excellent companions for lightly cooked eggs, but also consider them with truffles, roasted peppers and soft cheeses.
‘So bovine’: Maine singer-songwriter Denny Breau’s pot roast strikes a chord
Breau, whose family is music royalty in the state, has been preparing the meal since his 20s. It inspired his only song about food.
Bread and Butter: First-day jitters as The Purple House cafe opens in North Yarmouth
R.E.M.’s “Daysleeper” has new meaning for the tired but motivated owner-baker.
Homemade pretzels are just one of the ways you can recycle pickle brine
You can also drink it, use it to brine a chicken or add it to a marinade.
The Maine Ingredient: Informal yet inviting buffet lets you start the year relaxed
Here’s a tasty menu that can mostly be bought or made ahead of time.
Recipes you’ll be glad to have on hand
From snack to dessert, having these in the fridge or freezer will serve you well.