The Portland resident said compassion for animals and his belief that a vegan diet makes him a better athlete inspire his food choices.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Green Plate Special: Make-ahead scones of every hue and season
Add seasonal fruit compote to the dough, then, whenever you get a craving, pull the scones from the freezer and bake. Bonus: It’s a good way to use up less than perfect fruit.
Maine Gardener: In ornamental gardens, sometimes bigger leaves are better
Flowers get all the attention, but beautiful large leaves can add a lot of interest to your garden.
Is mint taking over hearth and home? Think of it as an opportunity
There are probably as many ways to use fresh mint in the kitchen as there are varieties of mint.
Plant propagation: The hows and the whys
There are several ways to propagate plants yourself, and there are several good reasons to do so. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens experts explain.
Green Plate Special: Cucumbers three ways, all of them delicious
They grow well, and eat well, in Maine.
Dine Out Maine: Four-star Magnus on Water broadens its vision – and diners win
But food and drinks this good come with a price.
Green Plate Special: Start with a mix of hearty greens, sausage and onions
Then take your meal in one of several directions, from grilled pizza to quiche.
Peat is an excellent growing medium for garden plants. But its use threatens the global environment
The mining of peat hastens climate change.
For here or to go? Coffee shops adjust to customers’ changing habits
While some coffee drinkers are still keeping their distance by ordering online and getting beans delivered, others have started using coffee shops as their base for remote work.