At the same time, breaking from tradition, they devise ways to make the holiday food healthier.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Almond craze sends prices soaring
Consumption has doubled in the past seven years, but the California drought is shrinking crops.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
Gardiner co-op to hold grand opening Saturday
The Gardiner Food Co-op & Cafe is holding the ceremony from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, featuring live music, food tastings, a raffle and kids’ activities.
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Thinner, ‘sophisticated’ Oreo cookie debuts in U.S.
The ‘Thins’ name could be a stealth way to appeal to people who want to watch their weight, without the stigma of being seen as a diet food.
Posted inFood, Green plate special, Source
Green Plate Special: Use stone fruit pits to give desserts a haunting almond flavor
The French call it noyaux. We call it delicious.
Posted inFood, Source
It takes guts to contain onslaught of food allergies
Columnist Laura McCandlish cautiously reintroduces strawberries to her son, lest he break out in hives.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Arborvine in Blue Hill
The dinner was somewhat uneven, but you can’t go wrong with the setting, the seafood and the crème caramel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
Local food scene takes off in Belgrade Lakes village
New bakeries and take-out options augment traditional classics in the historic summer destination.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Sea Food: Lessons for all cooks emerge from tiny kitchen that sometimes tilts
This new summer column focuses on cooking in a boat.
Posted inFood, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
In 2015, Fourth of July is hardly all hot dogs and hamburgers
Mainers who don’t eat meat enjoy holiday feasts of hearty salads, veggie burgers and more.