Maine Gardener: A new book helps gardeners choose plants to benefit wildlife and, by extension, us

In an online talk, Uli Lorimer, the author of the soon-to-be-published 'The Northeast Native Plant Primer' discussed the hows and whys of native plant gardening.

Green Plate Special: Repurpose leftovers into a rich, creamy risotto

Once you understand the basic risotto-making techniques, the classic Italian dish can be endlessly flexible.

Use ramps in a simpler, made-for-spring riff on scallion pancakes

A creamy edamame spread adds green goodness to these vegetable wraps

The recipe started life as something for vegan guests to eat. Turned out, everybody else wanted it, too.

From ice cream to burgers to macarons, everything’s coming up vegan in Maine

With several new businesses, Maine's vegan footprint just keeps expanding.

A passion for feeding the world’s marginalized people

Trained by the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, a Maine man spends his retirement years helping feed hungry people worldwide, including Ukrainian war refugees.

Dine Out Maine: Despite occasional missteps, much to savor at Leeward

The Italian, pasta-centric restaurant is only getting better.

Green Plate Special: Right-sized bagels for a healthier you

Cathy Barrow's latest cookbook lavishes love upon the bagel and restores it to its proper dimensions.

Top ginger salmon patties with wasabi aioli for a little kick

This flavorful recipe can be made with other fish as well, such as tuna, snapper or sea bass.

Follow your Bliss: For John Bliss, of Broadturn Farms, that means growing cut flowers

In a recent online talk, Bliss discussed growing perennials on the Scarborough farm for flower arrangements.