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Appel on Wine, Food

Wine: Albariño from Spain proves that it’s good to be just a little bitter

by Joe Appel September 9, 2015

The effortlessly good white is more easily available than in the past and is well worth seeking out.

Food, Recipes

Mandoline gives salads a paper-thin bite

by J.M. HIRSCH September 9, 2015

Shavings of strong-tasting vegetables, and even garlic and chili peppers, give a salad a pleasant zest instead of overpowering intensity.

Food, Recipes

The Maine Ingredient: Fresh tomatoes glory in flavors of Southwest or Italy

by Brooke Dojny September 9, 2015

Mainers can enjoy the peak of the harvest in countless dishes, and this simple but super pasta and salad are two to try.

Cookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes

Cookbook review: ‘Good Food for a Healthy Heart’ from Good Housekeeping

September 9, 2015September 10, 2015

It’s full of recipes that taste good and are good for you.

Food

In Windham, mother of autistic teenager finds a market for salsa they make together

by Gillian Graham September 9, 2015September 9, 2015

With the support of her nonprofit foundation, she hopes to hire others with autism to make the spicy product.

Food

The kid’s alright

September 9, 2015

EDITOR’S NOTE: Last month, I wrote an open letter to the children of Maine asking that they please sharpen their lemonade-making skills. Can the powdered, canned lemonade, I begged (or maybe berated) and give the thirsty, lemonade-longing public a drink made from actual, real lemons! (See the letter at pressherald.com/2015/08/19/hey-kids-old-fashioned-lemonade-will-draw-more-customers.) Clara, who lives in Portland, […]