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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Treats’ like brain cake and cow heel soup await readers of vintage cookbooks
The historic cookbooks to be displayed at Bowdoin College starting next week reveal intriguing flavors from Colonial times through the 1800s.
Baking like it’s 1877: Testing out recipes from Maine’s first-known cookbook
We try a cake recipe from Maine’s first cookbook, and it turns out heavy as a doorstop – but delicious.
‘Maple Syrup Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner,’ by Ken Haedrich
Yes, you do need another recipe for pancakes, and for waffles, soup and salmon.
Thinking Super Bowl? You’ll score with Vermonster Chili
If you don’t have Vermonster handy for this recipe from “New England Open House Cookbook” by Sarah Leah Chase, use any malty, dark beer.
For delicious diversity, check out the spirited Channing Daughters of Long Island
The winery makes the most of its varied conditions and isn’t trying to be anything but its innovative self.
At 102, Winslow native Leola Roberts still sees poetry in life
The resident of Oak Grove Center nursing home in Waterville, a writer, poet and artist, celebrated her eighth book this week.
Eater Maine website ending its daily food, restaurant coverage
The food-centric website, part of a national network, will no longer dish up daily news about Maine’s hot dining spots.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Rockland and Camden
Head east and check out 40 Paper for a special dining experience
Six Maine companies win Good Food Awards
They are among 242 food and beverage companies that won awards in the national competition.