Green crabs, worms and the acidification of ocean water have affected the soft-shelled clam harvest.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lobster marketing campaign draws criticism, converts
The two-year effort to convince chefs to feature new-shell lobster is paying dividends, but also dividing some lobstermen.
Dine Out Maine: When it comes to ribs, Elsmere’s smoking Mama knows best
The sauces are too sweet, but you can’t go wrong with the beef-pork sausage.
Agua fresca: Fruity refreshment without the sugar rush
The cold treat for hot days is made with any fruit you like, plus chunks of frozen watermelon.
Burger at Portland’s Liquid Riot could have a winning blend
Its Spore Uproar burger competes for honors in a national contest for more sustainable mushroom-beef patties.
Just in time for summer, a field guide to some of Portland’s best burgers
The chefs in this city make patties – beef and vegan – with a range of flavors and toppings that brand their hamburgers as unique.
Add spark to Fourth of July tradition with crispy salmon and sauce
The New England holiday entree is better than ever with some tartness on top.
It’s easy to fill up on green beans in a garlicky glaze
With protein and lots of vitamins, this vegetable can be a centerpiece for meatless meals.
The Maine Ingredient: Spice up a picnic with mango-bean salad and bold brownies
Both of these dishes break out of the box of average party foods.
Demand stays high for pricier lobster rolls, the cupcake of the seas
Steeper costs squeeze purveyors of the crustacean on a bun, who hustle to keep customers from Maine to D.C. satisfied.