Onions are a wonderful plant to grow because, if things go well, you can eat them beginning in June and keep eating them all the way to March. People who start their seeds inside can start them as early as February. Now is the time to plant seedlings or onion sets – which are dried […]
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Plant sales have returned
And more farmers are getting in on the action, offering their own seedling sales. But take care you don’t transfer any pests — plant or insect — with your new plants.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: A once and future critic
What was, what is, what will be. Critic Andrew Ross ponders how to return to restaurant criticism after the pandemic convulsion.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
The mothers of the baking world, sourdough starters worth celebrating too
Meet the cultures, also known as ‘mothers,’ that are behind the local breads you love.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World
Republicans are pulling out the steaks as they turn culture war into a food fight
Already, in farm states, meat eating has joined abortion, gun control and transgender rights as an issue that quickly sends partisans to their corners.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Openings, reopenings and renovations
Camden pop-up serves smoked eel dirty rice, Portland restaurants reopen, and a second helping of Maine recipes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Tap Lines: Surprise, brown ales don’t have to be boring
Maine breweries are playing with the old style in new ways.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
In a new year, new beekeepers get new bees and vow to make some changes
Plus, they make the best of a bad situation by extracting honey. A lot of honey.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
The controversial Seaspiracy documentary may make you rethink your dinner choices
The film, which charges the global fishing industry is “at war with the oceans,” has angered the fishing community.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
This spring, many new food trucks are taking to the streets
From upscale grilled cheese to banh mi, from lobster rolls (both vegan and fish) to tacos, our guide to what’s on the menu and where you can find it.