Craven’s family said in a statement that he died in his Los Angeles home Sunday after battling brain cancer.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture
Nicki Minaj calls out Miley Cyrus during MTV Video Music Awards
Cyrus had criticized Minaj for being a poor sport and for a “pop star war” with Taylor Swift.
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Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Old Port Sea Grill in Portland
Diners deserve better seafood at a restaurant so obviously dedicated to fish.
Posted inFood
What’s the next big thing in fast food? Smaller snacks
Catering to a variety of eating habits, chains offer modestly sized treats that are modestly priced too.
Posted inBooks, Lifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Sea Mark’ and ‘Topsham, Maine: From the River to the Highlands’
New releases from Maine authors Russell M. Lawson and Robert C. Williams
Posted inFood, Recipes
The recipe for Nancy Schatz’s prize-winning Blueberry Pie
Margaret Hathaway included this recipe in her 2011 “Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine.” If you haven’t got pulp-free orange juice, you can strain the pulp kind. Serve the pie with whipped cream, or serve a la mode with vanilla ice cream. Makes one (9-inch) pie CRUST: 21/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon […]
Posted inFood, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Falafel, hummus and mujaddara deserve to come to table often
This trio of tasty, filling and inexpensive eastern Mediterranean dishes are even better when customized at home.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘Mug Meals’ by Dina Cheney
Cooking (not just heating up) 1-person meals in the microwave may sound like a gimmick, but these recipes turn out to be great for busy people or anyone with limited access to a kitchen.
Posted inFood, Recipes
A little quinoa here and there can improve almost any dish
The versatile vegetarian protein has become a valued staple.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Look beneath tough exterior to discover kohlrabi’s charms
Two easy, tasty recipes will make you glad you got to know this vegetable.