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It isn’t pretty, but ‘misfit’ produce has home on Hannaford shelves

by Meredith Goad March 7, 2017March 7, 2017

The grocery chain announces a program to sell less-than-perfect fruits and vegetables at reduced prices, and prevent them from becoming food waste.

Food & Dining, Restaurant reviews

When the kitchen’s on, Petite Jacqueline’s classic French fare is pure bliss

by Andrew Ross March 5, 2017March 3, 2017

Despite the move to the Old Port the menu remains comfortingly constant.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes, Source

Students of butchering workshop probe inner workings of sustainable meat

by Christine Burns Rudalevige March 5, 2017March 10, 2017

A nose-to-tail class teaches how much there is to learn and to honor the animal to be consumed.

Business, Food & Dining

‘Fake milk’ – spoiling for a food fight

by CANDICE CHOI Associated Press March 3, 2017March 3, 2017

Like chicken ‘wyngz’ and eggless mayo, plant-based ‘milks’ are just the latest ingredients in an industrywide stew about the authenticity of what we eat.

Food & Dining, News

New Portland restaurant announces chef

by Meredith Goad March 1, 2017March 4, 2017

Ian Driscoll will be co-chef at Lio, opening this summer.

Food & Dining

Recipe: Mapo Doufu

March 1, 2017February 28, 2017

Recipe from chef Cara Stadler of Tao Yuan in Brunswick and Bao Bao Dumpling House in Portland. This recipe requires a number of specialty ingredients; find them at Asian markets in Portland (note: Hong Kong Market focuses on Chinese goods). Mapo Doufu is a wok-style dish, which requires a wok and high heat from start […]

Food & Dining

Recipe: Homemade tofu

March 1, 2017February 28, 2017

This recipe is adapted from Vietnamese-born cookbook writer Andrea Nguyen’s book “Asian Tofu: Discover the Best, Make Your Own, and Cook It at Home.” Nigari is a coagulant for making tofu; you can buy it online or substitute Epsom salt. If you don’t make your own soy milk first, as they do at Tao Yuan, […]