The distinctive red from Trentino is ideal for autumn.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Maine Ingredient: Go wild with fungi that you can trust
Try safe mushrooms in chicken cacciatore or with grits or in almost anything else.
Farro: Ancient grain good for modern fare
Substitute it for rice and try it as a base for a grilled or roasted veggie salad.
The Splattered Page: ‘The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes’
Eat, cook, look, learn. The cookbook offers tips, history and photos in addition to recipes.
Mystery meat yields to greener meals in Maine college dining halls
Whole grains, chia seeds, seitan and tofu are offered as students prioritize health and sustainability.
Chellie Pingree proposal would target food waste, ‘sell by’ dates
Proposed legislation would educate people and make it easier for farmers to donate ‘ugly produce’ to fight hunger, she says.
Dine Out Maine: Stirling & Mull in Freeport
Look beyond gimmicks to find reliable dishes, including the barbecue burger and the drinks.
Five ways to use your fall apple bounty – peels, cores and all
Ideas for reducing waste range from making vinegar to flavoring bourbon.
Restaurant industry leader Danny Meyer cuts out tipping: Will others follow suit?
Menu prices at his fine-dining restaurants will rise 20 to 35 percent and he says he’s working on a system to keep servers’ wages the same or better.
Diversify with slow-cooked chicken and pork
Ten fresh ideas for easy meals may renew your affection for your cooker.