It is best to peel the spears and allow longer cooking time than with green asparagus.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Genetically modified foods safe, study finds
But it isn’t resulting in substantially increased yields, as promised.
Salty Sally’s Bar & Grille will open in June on Congress Street
The restaurant will feature upscale pub food, with some dishes that pull from chef Dave Mallari’s Filipino heritage, plus a full bar.
On a trip to Italy, mom plots to improve son’s palate
But in the end, enjoyment trumps learning to like white asparagus.
Bread & Butter: For Black Dinah Chocolatiers, adjustment from island life is under construction
Co-founder Kate Shaffer misses the natural world but appreciates the less-complicated logistics.
How does a vegan chef working with a non-vegan menu manage?
Three vegan chefs in Portland in just that position talk about their strategies for coping with animal products in their workplace kitchens.
Bread & Butter: For Black Dinah Chocolatiers, adjustment from island life is under construction
Co-founder Kate Shaffer misses the natural world but appreciates the less-complicated logistics.
Riesling? RIESLING! Is anybody listening?
These are the ‘hands-down greatest below-$20 white wines in the world (and above-$20),’ yet few Mainers are talking about, let alone drinking, them.
‘Paleo Perfected’ by America’s Test Kitchen
This excellent recipe compilation offers many clever tricks that add flavor and interest to paleo and low-carb diets.
It’s a buffet of food trucks at Street Eats & Beats
The Thompson’s Point event features nearly 20 food trucks and tickets include a beer ticket.