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Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood
World Health Organization: Skip the sugar, lose weight
In new guidelines, the Western world is encouraged to slash its sugar intake by two-thirds.
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Posted inVegan Kitchen
New Maine vegetarians get to the meat of it on improved health, principles
Some are influenced by documentaries such as ‘Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead,’ while others cite an aversion to killing animals.
Posted inChop-Chop, Food
Maine chef Brian Hill is living the dream
The owner of Francine Bistro and Shepherd’s Pie, a six-time nominee for Best Chef: Northeast, talks rock ‘n’ roll and the magic of a really good restaurant.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘New England Diner Cookbook’ dishes up recipes for comfort food
Now you can make Becky’s Blueberry Cake at home.
Posted inAppel on Wine
Wine is no mere fair-weather friend
Try to find wines to match your mood: Maybe Amontillado is a match for melancholy.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Hollis woman takes two first places in Maine Irish Heritage Center’s Irish Soda Bread Contest
Twenty-three loaves, five judges, many jokes and even more cups of tea lead to wins in three categories.
Posted inFood
One Mainer takes advantage of Restaurant Week to eat, spy, savor
Randa Vashon works in the restaurant industry – and is a big fan of the annual event.
Posted inFood, Recipes
How to add heat to your cooking with a variety of ingredients
The trick is to layer the flavors to let each element shine.
Posted inRecipes
Overnight oatmeal pudding makes a healthy breakfast easier
Customized with nuts, fresh or frozen fruit, applesauce or almond butter, it’s a morning meal that will stick with you.