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Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Sustainably farmed U.S. caviar
Two new U.S.-based companies are changing the way we think about fish roe.
Fake meats, vegan mayo flunk taste tests
Reactions from tasters include descriptions like ‘noxious’ and ‘kind of not natural.’
End of meat? Startups seek alternatives for the masses
Impossible Foods and other companies aim to wean Americans off favorites like burgers and eggs.
Nun’s cheesecake – a favorite dessert at Brunswick Inn – wicked good
Topped with slivered almonds and a dusting of cinnamon, it’s dense and rich – even sinful, although Sister Marian might not care for that description.
Bring stuffed mushrooms into the modern era (and to a party)
Cremini offer deeper flavor than less expensive white mushrooms, and Spanish and Italian fillings heighten the satisfaction.
Cookbook review: ‘Good Housekeeping’s The Baker’s Book of Essential Recipes’
A detailed and comprehensive guide for the baker, this book gets our seal of approval.
Spice up sweet potatoes and cook them quickly, too
They make a superb side dish and are easy to prepare in a skillet just before the meal.
Try malbec from France to taste power of terroir
It’s the same grape as grows in Argentina, but the two wines are night and day.
Amid laughter, good points are made about meat-free living
Think vegetarians and vegans are a humorless bunch? Think again.