The lines at the popular South Portland bakery will grow shorter this summer when Scratch moves its bread- and bagel-baking operation into a former gas station at Sawyer Street and Broadway.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Travel
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Freeport
Petrillo’s is a cozy place just a stone’s throw from outlet stores.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Umbrellas fill tree in Waterville’s Castonguay Square
The Opera House, the city and Waterville Creates! celebrate the city’s arts scene with events including a poetry exhibit, the musical “Mary Poppins” and a public art installation.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: Literary UFOs are real
Alex Irvine is no longer off the mainstream radar, says Dana Wilde
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
Chinon, friend of many foods, makes incredible wines
If you love pepper, there’s a good chance you’ll like them.
Posted inFood, Recipes, Signature Dish
Separated from her husband by war, Congolese woman makes his favorite dish as a reminder
Pascaline Lisembe demonstrates how to make cassava, a stew that is a staple dish in central African nations.
Posted inChop-Chop, Food
Runner, writer and Yarmouth resident Jen Van Allen talks about her new book, “Run to Lose: A Complete Guide to Weight Loss for Runners.”
Cookie cutter diet strategies won’t work, she says.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Easy recipes, a handsome book, Cuban cocktails. What more could you want?
This is a book whose time has come.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Fans of cottage cheese find it has advantages over yogurt
Its weakness is in its sodium content, and some people can’t take its texture.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Temperatures rise at Portland restaurant over minimum wage debate
While some employees at Five Fifty-Five appear to be at odds with the owners over the issue, workers at other restaurants say there is either lively discussion or it’s business as usual.