Maple-Buttermilk BBQ Chicken Recipe from Christine Burns Rudalevige. The most affordable way to make this dish using local chicken is to break down a whole local chicken if you have the know-how. (And if not, there are only a zillion online resources to teach you.) A package of bone-in thighs is the next best thing, […]
Green plate special
Portland’s Susan Webster went from concerned parent to food waste activist
Now she’s leading a Muskie School workshop to help Maine institutions in the ultimate food fight.
10 tips for keeping costs down at the farmers market
Shop local, but shop smart by knowing how and where to find the best deals.
Add flower power to your plate with hostas
Hungry? Why not grab something from your flower garden.
What did your lobster eat before you ate your lobster? And why should you care?
With herring bait in short supply, scientists and regulators consider the lobster’s diet
Food and drink hold secrets to better looking skin
Eating Maine’s fish, seaweed and leafy greens is part of a natural way to improve your looks.
A fresh look at whether to indulge in halibut
Is the meaty fish a sustainable seafood choice? In Maine, the answer is yes, sometimes.
Food columnist’s cookbook shows how sustainability starts with small steps
Christine Burns Rudalevige’s Green Plate Special column is now a book, out May 9.
No need for chemicals when you’re cleaning your kitchen
Do your bit to protect the environment by cleaning your house with eco-friendly products that you can make them yourself.
Doctor’s advice for a happier, healthier brain put to the test
In his latest book, “Eat Complete,” Dr. Drew Ramsey tells how to eat the right nutrients for mental and overall health.