Scott DeSimon says Maine is a special place food-wise, and that the Portland restaurant scene continues to baffle him, in a wondrous way.
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Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Kelp + Miso Soup
Add flavor and nutrition to soups with kelp and other kinds of seaweed.
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Useful species of seaweed grown or harvested in Maine
ALARIA (also known as winged kelp) is similar to Japanese wakame, and imparts delicate flavor to miso soups, salads, rice and beans. It can also be roasted for chips. Most often used dried in nutritional supplements or body care products, BLADDERWRACK can be added to broth, soups and stews, and drunk as a tea. Versatile […]
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Seaweed Festival riding a wave as cooking with seaweed grows in popularity
It’s the second year for the South Portland festival, which drew 1,500 people last year.
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Despite the coolness factor, winemakers’ passion, all the hype, ‘New California Wine’ disappoints
The prospect is thrilling; reality – so far – not so much.
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Cookbook Review: ‘Chinatown Kitchen’ by Lizzie Mabbott
The author goes in search of her international childhood and serves up delicious recipes that range from authentic to mashup.
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Sea Food: Professional cooks have to feel the heat, but you can avoid it
Whether at sea or on land, there are ways to beat the discomfort of a hot kitchen.
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Seaweed Mac and Cheese
Dulse adds a punch of nutrition to this kid-friendly recipe.
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Too hot to cook (much)? Make basil-cilantro noodles
When the temperature soars, try this light and easy dish for dinner.
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Green Plate Special: Ignore those sell-by dates on the food you buy
Use your senses to tell you when food is old, and you’ll waste far less.