Rosa Rugosa, a beach rose beloved by many in Maine, is in a category of its own.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
How one Maine town made sure it had a place to eat out this summer
Food-world connections and eager investors helped get the beloved family restaurant Dennett’s Wharf up and running in Castine.
Bedside table: A cereal heiress who lived very large
Book recommendations from readers.
Vegan Kitchen: High demand for Maine’s plant-based proteins
From tofu to rice to bean flours, companies across Maine are growing and manufacturing more products, as well as more of the products they already make.
Pod recast: This riff on avocado toast drastically reduces the food miles
Here’s a Maine-based sustainably minded answer to a trendy spread: Pea mash.
Eat & Run: Don’t wait to wander into Station 118
The barbecue joint, which opened last year on Route 1 in Thomaston, is just the ticket.
Sea Dogs Biscuit gets pinch hitter while supply-chain issue persists
The Portland Sea Dogs are selling substitute ice cream sandwiches until Gifford’s can get the ingredients it needs to make them.
For a fun way to cool down, make your own popsicles
Come up with your own flavor combinations or follow these recipes for an easy, rewarding summertime treat.
Maine Gardener: A ray of hope for getting rid of the destructive emerald ash borer
A group of UMaine students and their professor are on the job, combining an array of tactics to try to eliminate the invasive pest, which could decimate Maine’s ash trees.
Green Plate Special: For perfect kebabs, start with metal skewers
Using the sustainable tool is one of several tips that will ensure proper, efficient preparation of the summertime favorite.