In the spring, many quarantined Mainers planted gardens. Now that the harvest is here, they want to preserve the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Wrap: Bread, cookies and chocolate
Ameera Bread is closed indefinitely, Leigh Kellis turns to cookies, and Black Dinah chooses a new name.
Westbrook chocolatier changing name to Ragged Coast Chocolates
The owners say the change from Black Dinah Chocolatiers is being made to support the Black Lives Matter movement and to position the business for the national market.
Run & Eat: At Luis’s Arepera, a sizable and satisfying lunch
But when will Maine inaugurate the afternoon siesta?
Bar Guide: Cocktails now come bundled with other fun stuff
Have fancy drinks while you’re setting sail, watching a movie or making a meal.
Homefront: Can s’mores be improved? This version, with Italian flavors, say yes
Cookies and camping can be one way to help you carry on through the coronavirus pandemic.
A baker’s hopes for the Jewish New Year start with a round challah
Elise Richer has had to make a lot of changes at Tin Pan Bakery since the start of the pandemic, but she’s still going.
Managers and owners bring out the front-of-house muscle
In a time of coronavirus, sometimes a firm – but respectful – hand is needed to remind diners to follow the rules.
Green Plate Special: Just what is a plant-based diet? Opinions vary
But all methods of defining it and adhering to it do good for the planet.
Vegan Kitchen: A decade on, Melanie Joy’s book on carnism still casts a big shadow
‘Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism’ has been updated, and it’s as relevant as ever.