Columnist Laura McCandlish cautiously reintroduces strawberries to her son, lest he break out in hives.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
Local food scene takes off in Belgrade Lakes village
New bakeries and take-out options augment traditional classics in the historic summer destination.
Sea Food: Lessons for all cooks emerge from tiny kitchen that sometimes tilts
This new summer column focuses on cooking in a boat.
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.
The Maine Ingredient: Simple – yet popular – side dishes fundamental to July 4th potluck
Classic macaroni salad and cole slaw don’t have to be same-old.
Cookbook review: ‘New England Farmgirl: Recipes & Stories from a Farmer’s Daughter,’ by Jessica Robinson
The organization is random, the writing banal and the subject matter faddish without offering much to the serious cook.
Treat tastebuds to heat from varied sources
A balance of flavors in spicy dishes helps keep fiery elements from dominating.
Four foods that make one Mainer proud to call herself an American
What foods do the same for you?
Veggies you’d normally roast can survive the grill, too
There are a few tricks to grilling food like broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, but they’re not complicated.