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Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Meal made with 1 gallon of water shows ease of being green
A complete picnic lunch, from deviled eggs to noodle salad to pots de creme, passes a self-imposed conservation test.
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Beyond craft brews: Just like foodies, beer geeks go local
There are now more than 60 breweries in Maine, a state with a population of just 1.3 million. And most of them are thriving.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food
Cookbook review: ‘Cheap Eats: Budget-Busting Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank’
From the Cook Me! series by Sterling epicure, it’s the perfect guide for a 20-something (and others) who like better food than they think they can afford.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Author argues: Don’t feel good about eating locally raised meat
James McWilliams calls out what he dubs the “omnivore’s contradiction,” namely “our aspiration to grant animals moral status and yet eat them.”
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
Soave, a smooth operator from Italy, deserves greater respect
Rough versions from the 1970s turned many drinkers away, but it’s well worth reconsidering.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Mushroom confit makes simple meal fancy
The preserved fungi are a great place to start almost anything for dinner.
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In case you missed it: A hit with patrons, Standard Baking Co. celebrating 20th year
Longtime customers describe what they love about the place that’s become a Portland institution.
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From cafeteria food to seared tuna tataki at Portland’s old Press Herald/new Press Hotel
For years, the writer reported the news from 390 Congress St. She went back last week for an upscale meal at the Press Hotel’s restaurant, Union.
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Don’t toss carrot tops – turn them into pesto
Recipe reunites grilled carrots with their lopped off tops for a delicious summer dish.