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Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
New Portland groups want more vegan fare on menus – and more diners eating it
Through restaurant dinners and potluck parties, V for All and Plant IQ encourage chefs to expand plant-based choices and promote that diet’s health benefits.
Cookbook review: ‘Cooking: How to Make Food for Your Friends, Your Family and Yourself’ and ‘You’re the Chef’
A complementary set of books teaches kids both kitchen sense and individual recipes.
Marinated scallops wrapped in prosciutto great for grilled kebabs
It’s best to use the largest day boat scallops you can find.
Ramen (the real thing) relies on a rich broth
You can make a quick version, or not, and among the great things to add is kelp from Maine.
Paneer turns grilled cheese into a spicy, veggie entree
An Indian marinade gives the cheese an enticing flavor.
Maine restaurant owner tells assault rifle supporters: Take your business elsewhere
Anne Verrill, who owns Grace in Portland and Foreside Tavern in Falmouth, stands by her comments in the face of online criticism and unfavorable reviews of her restaurants.
Cookbook Review: A promising second chance for cast iron
Baked Brie with Honeyed Apricots a convincing introduction to life with cast iron.
When it comes to running a restaurant, can one man do it all?
At Bill’s Original Kitchen in Kittery, Bill Clifford is a one-man restaurant show, serving as proprietor, host, waiter, chef, cashier, busboy and dishwasher.
Happy 50th birthday! Eat some cake, then give your daily diet a tune-up
A body needs fewer – but better – calories from this point on.