In a common American story, ketchup immigrated from abroad and adapted once it reached these shores.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
This July 4, build a local burger
Declare your independence from factory farms, California lettuce and supermarket buns that taste about as good as the plastic bags they come in.
Bean salad with fresh corn and avocado is just right for summer
Start with a smart trick: Toast the corn.
Price Points: Have hamburger at all costs in southern Maine
There’s something worth savoring for every price range.
10 steps to a backyard lobster bake
You don’t need access to the beach to create this quintessential Maine summer meal.
Phone apps help find unsold food and reduce waste
To cut down on climate-wrecking carbon dioxide emissions from food waste, more Germans are using modern technology.
Out Late: There’s a lot to take in at Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
Dance the night away to nostalgic music – and dress the part, or pay.
Tour the breweries of Greater Portland
Get in on the craft-beer craze.
Price Points: Have a hamburger at all costs in Greater Portland
Here’s a cheap, moderate and expensive option for the summer classic.
Bud drinkers can now buy local, as breweries add light lagers to their lineups
The American Light Lager is a popular order at NU Brewing in New Gloucester, for one.