A good problem to have: Using up that bottle of vermouth

Green plate special

Published
August 18, 2019

A good problem to have: Using up that bottle of vermouth

Don't let it go bad and pour it down the sink. Much better to make stone fruit crumble.
Published
August 11, 2019

The herring shortage has led Maine’s puffin population to change its diet

Humans should follow suit to help Maine's fisheries rebound.
Published
August 4, 2019

Granitas offer a twofer in the kitchen – keep cool, and use up bits of this and that

Picture sorbet, but flakier, plus you don't need any special equipment to make it.
Published
July 28, 2019

Take the pledge: MOFGA wants you to eat local and organic in August

Support farmers and farm animals, pollinators, Maine's economy and good health – both the soil's and your own.
Published
July 21, 2019

Berries past their peak? Not to worry.

Whatever you do, don't throw them out. Terrific ways to transform mushy berries abound.
Published
July 14, 2019

Being green in Maine means buying local, fresh goat cheese

For the farmer, a goat dairy operation is a comparatively easy entry point into the cheese-making world.
Published
July 7, 2019

With radishes and turnips, you get 2 veggies for the price of one

This recipe for Ginger-Garlic Miso Soup can be entirely locally sourced.
Published
June 30, 2019

Try DIY ketchup on your July 4 burger

In a common American story, ketchup immigrated from abroad and adapted once it reached these shores.
Published
June 23, 2019

A pearl among grains, Maine-grown barley doesn’t need beef soup to shine

Pearled Black Nile Barley comes from an Aroostook County to your plate (with a brief stop at Maine Grains).
Published
June 16, 2019

Not all single-use plates, forks and spoons are created equal

When you are throwing a large party that requires disposable dishware, choose carefully.