Sean Thackrey disagrees that good wine is only about soil, climate and culture.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Homemade ‘Combos’: Recipe from Kennebunk Inn chef Shanna O’Hea
These filled snacks taste like pizza.
Cookbook Review: ‘The Ultimate Paleo Cleanse’ by Amelia Simons
This is an easy-to-use guide to eating like our ancient ancestors.
Vegetarian Kitchen: Try ‘veganizing’ the most meat-centric party of the year – the Super Bowl
A vegan cheese ball, football fans?
The Maine Ingredient: Scallops pan-seared in special sauce worth the price
And so is this variation on scallop stew.
The new one-pot meal: Sheet-pan suppers
For busy people with families, this cooking method is a no-brainer.
Pack in protein – and save the budget – with beans and rice
It’s a classic combo, especially in spicy Creole cuisine, and as Mom used to say, ‘It’s a complete protein!’
Dine Out Maine: Ebb & Flow in Portland
This new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant is a stunner, but it doesn’t have food to match.
You know the scent, now learn to love the flavor of roses
Rosewater, an essential ingredient in the Middle East and India, is an easy way to add a touch of the exotic to your baking.
Soft pretzels a tasty treat, with a twist
Easy-to-work dough allows for artistry in design.