While other businesses shut down and people stay home to celebrate, some people have to get ready and go into work on the biggest holiday of the year.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBooks, Lifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF Radar: ‘River Road’
Richard Foerster’s poetry of great formal skill
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Posted inFood, Recipes, Signature Dish
Nun’s cheesecake – a favorite dessert at Brunswick Inn – wicked good
Topped with slivered almonds and a dusting of cinnamon, it’s dense and rich – even sinful, although Sister Marian might not care for that description.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Bring stuffed mushrooms into the modern era (and to a party)
Cremini offer deeper flavor than less expensive white mushrooms, and Spanish and Italian fillings heighten the satisfaction.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘Good Housekeeping’s The Baker’s Book of Essential Recipes’
A detailed and comprehensive guide for the baker, this book gets our seal of approval.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Spice up sweet potatoes and cook them quickly, too
They make a superb side dish and are easy to prepare in a skillet just before the meal.
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
Try malbec from France to taste power of terroir
It’s the same grape as grows in Argentina, but the two wines are night and day.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Amid laughter, good points are made about meat-free living
Think vegetarians and vegans are a humorless bunch? Think again.
Posted inFood
Flavors your taste buds are likely to meet in 2016
Anchovies, seaweed and alternative sweeteners are among the food trends to sample.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Grant announcement shows Harold Alfond Foundation’s dedication to Waterville arts
The $1.5 million in funding announced last week makes the philanthropic organization the primary financial supporter of the arts collaborative.