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Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Farm-to-table dinners go to the farm
Summer brings a slew of opportunities for right-there-on-the-farm eating.
Healthier school lunches have come too far to turn back now
School nutrition politics fuel indignation.
The Conversation: Healthier school lunches have come too far to turn back now
School nutrition politics fuel staff writer Mary Pols’ indignation.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): 11 Central in Bangor
Open just about a year and a half, the word is certainly out if the number of patrons pouring in throughout the evening is any indication. And this restaurant deserves kudos for a charming atmosphere, great service and delectable fresh food.
Bates students dig in to understand farming
For a spring course on food culture, a group of students experience every aspect of life – from births to deaths – on a Maine farm.
A vegan diet – good for you, good for the planet
Plus a recipe for Cashew Corn Cakes.
Chef Joshua Mather cooks hyper-local
Plus a recipe for cream of asparagus soup.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS)
The drive along Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport is stunning — and so is the food at the Cape Arundel Inn, served in an intimate setting, a place of white linens, beautiful art and superb service.
Make quick refrigerator pickles with spring veggies
Choose your favorite farm-fresh produce and select the seasonings to suit yourself.