Substitute it for rice and try it as a base for a grilled or roasted veggie salad.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Splattered Page: ‘The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes’
Eat, cook, look, learn. The cookbook offers tips, history and photos in addition to recipes.
Mystery meat yields to greener meals in Maine college dining halls
Whole grains, chia seeds, seitan and tofu are offered as students prioritize health and sustainability.
Chellie Pingree proposal would target food waste, ‘sell by’ dates
Proposed legislation would educate people and make it easier for farmers to donate ‘ugly produce’ to fight hunger, she says.
Tracy Morgan, bouncing back from bad crash, returns to ‘SNL’
It was his first appearance on the show since a vehicle crash that left him in a coma.
Five ways to use your fall apple bounty – peels, cores and all
Ideas for reducing waste range from making vinegar to flavoring bourbon.
Dine Out Maine: Stirling & Mull in Freeport
Look beyond gimmicks to find reliable dishes, including the barbecue burger and the drinks.
Restaurant industry leader Danny Meyer cuts out tipping: Will others follow suit?
Menu prices at his fine-dining restaurants will rise 20 to 35 percent and he says he’s working on a system to keep servers’ wages the same or better.
OFF RADAR: ‘Wedding Song for Poorer People: Stories’
Dana Wilde says Alfred DePew’s latest release is the real thing
Diversify with slow-cooked chicken and pork
Ten fresh ideas for easy meals may renew your affection for your cooker.