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Food & Dining, Recipes

In this flu-season comfort soup, chicken is a supporting actor

by Genevieve Ko February 9, 2020February 10, 2020

Simmered drumsticks give this Japanese dish its start, but kabocha squash is the star of the show.

Food & Dining, Recipes

Versatile make-ahead baking mix yields muffins in minutes

by Robin Mather February 9, 2020February 10, 2020

The dry mix keeps for months and lends itself to a host of sweet or savory taste combinations.

Business, Food & Dining

Can you get through a meal without your phone?

by Meredith Goad February 2, 2020February 2, 2020

In one case, Maine diners will get a discount on their check in return.

Business, Food & Dining, Nation & World

Chick-Fil-A’s war with Popeyes drains supply of little chickens

by Leslie Patton and Lydia Mulvany January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Today’s broiler varieties, the ones raised for meat, average more than 6 pounds each. In 1925, they weighed 2.5 pounds.

Food & Dining, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: Is it a restaurant? A classroom? A vintage store?

by Andrew Ross January 26, 2020January 25, 2020

However you define it, Vessel & Vine is terrific.

Cookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes

Tortellini at Midnight: A memorable Italian indulgence

by Carol Coultas January 26, 2020January 30, 2020

“A collection of comforting, family-friendly recipes and menus that we consider heirlooms to inspire your own,” writes author Emiko Davies. Her mother-in-law’s apple cake proved the point.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: The king of the elms is dead. Long live the heirs to the throne

by Tom Atwell January 26, 2020January 25, 2020

Yarmouth’s beloved Herbie succumbed to Dutch elm disease 10 years ago, but thanks to amateur arborist John Hansel, you can buy a clone of the grand old tree and plant it in your yard.