Its weakness is in its sodium content, and some people can’t take its texture.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Temperatures rise at Portland restaurant over minimum wage debate
While some employees at Five Fifty-Five appear to be at odds with the owners over the issue, workers at other restaurants say there is either lively discussion or it’s business as usual.
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Let’s do lunch at Fork & Spoon, Home Kitchen Cafe
Ethical, sustainably produced chocolate makes a dessert you can feel good about
You may not find it in an egg or bunny but you can turn the bars into a great chocolate pie.
Sugar houses adjust to Maine Maple Sunday falling on Easter
Some will open both Saturday and Sunday, some Saturday only, while others picked a different weekend to avoid conflicting with the holiday.
Old family recipes yield a family’s story of adaptability – and a distinctive Easter pie
A mother and her three daughters each developed their own version of a traditional Italian wheat pie, so what’s the next generation to do?
Think you need a spring detox? Here’s the skinny on cleansing
One local dietitian advises you to ignore the hype and focus on a balanced diet.
Hamantaschen are a pocket of sweetness for the Jewish holiday of Purim
The cookies have little pockets of cherry or blueberry jam and are a treat.
Slow cooking adds to joy of pork vindaloo
Before eating the tender, Indian-flavored meat, savor the aromas.
The Maine Ingredient: In praise of the versatility of the little black bean
Try them in a creamy soup and a spicy dip, among many other flavorful dishes.