The Mexican holiday, celebrated in early November, entices the spirits of the deceased back to Earth with their favorite foods.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bread and Butter: Once a year, restaurateurs host purveyors of ingredients
They each donate something for the grand feast – vegetables, fish, beverages, maybe a lamb.
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Maine restaurant owner to eliminate tipping, raise wages
Cara Stadler says her restaurants in Portland and Brunswick will add an 18 percent surcharge to tabs and pay servers a starting wage of $15-$16 an hour.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: At Foulmouthed Brewing in South Portland, well-crafted sandwiches go with craft beer
A homebrewer and former Hugo’s cook turns to elevated beer food.
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The Maine Ingredient: Let autumn vegetables cozy up to roast chicken
They make a great match, especially with orzo pilaf on the side.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Popcorn warms to flavors of the season
Popping the kernels in a stovetop pot reduces cost and calories.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Accents from around the world turn meatballs trendy
The good old standby doesn’t just swim in tomato sauce anymore.
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Hot tip for cheesecake: Enjoy it right out of the oven
Warm Pumpkin-Bourbon Cheesecake will convince you.
Posted inFood, Recipes, Signature Dish
Signature Dish: Fried lobster comes with warm memories of grandmother
The late Eileen Johnson, who owned the Rock Ovens restaurant in Harpswell, fed her customers as well as she did her family.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food
Cookbook Review: ‘A Sherry & a Little Plate of Tapas’ transports readers to Spain
The recipes are simple and chic, and benefit from careful shopping.