Maine restaurants feel the pinch of a national cook shortage, even in the culinary capital of Portland.
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Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood, Lifestyle, News
Chinese and African restaurants plan to open in Portland
Piao Shang Sichuan Kitchen and Chez Okapu have applied for approvals from the Portland City Council.
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Maker of plant-based mayo ruffles egg industry feathers
The American Egg Board tried to stop sales of Just Mayo at Whole Foods, documents show.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Making the most of a bountiful tomato harvest
Fresh tomatoes in a tart with Gruyere and herbs add joy to summer’s end.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food
Cookbook review: ‘Let’s Cook’ from the producers of Sesame Street
A smart book for young cooks, it encourages trying new foods and makes kitchen time fun.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Satisfying sorbets improve Maine’s dairy-free ice cream choices
More flavors in more places follow a trend in offering nondairy options in frozen treats.
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
‘Lesser’ grape from Abruzzo encourages surrender to mystery of wine
Two quite different Montepulciano wines expand notions about the category.
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Hard-to-find lingonberries find a place on one Down East farm
The berries with Scandinavian roots are making a go of it – accidentally – alongside wild blueberries.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Transform flavorless peaches with a few minutes on the grill
They’re like pie when served with a crumbly topping and vanilla ice cream.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Old Port Sea Grill in Portland
Diners deserve better seafood at a restaurant so obviously dedicated to fish.