For Food editor Peggy Grodinsky, the hours leading up to the holiday feast were calm. Too calm.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Grill My Cheese’ offers upgrades to the classic comfort food
This new cookbook gets down to the melty minutiae.
Hospitals in Maine work to offer healthier menu options
Processed meats and soda get the ax, while whole grains and beans get the thumbs up.
Lighten up shepherd’s pie with beef and cauliflower
This recipe maintains what you like about the original, but it opts for something healthier.
Lemon curd makes for a tasty holiday gift
And it’s how you choose to use the condiment that makes it fun.
Hey millennials – here’s a new take on avocado toast
This time it’s topped with an underappreciated fruit called persimmon.
Apricot-almond coffee cake is a special treat for the holidays
It’s great to have around if you’re hosting guests, too.
A little whine with dinner? Complaining in a restaurant is a delicate business
Restaurateurs describe how patrons can be assertive without crossing a line.
Arby’s owner buying Buffalo Wild Wings in deal valued at $2.4 billion
Roark Capital Group has mounted a turnaround at Arby’s since buying that chain from Wendy’s in 2011 and aims to do the same for Buffalo Wild Wings.
Dine Out Maine: BRGR Bar a fun (if uneven) spot for a messy burger
Sadly, gorgeously conceived and executed dishes sit side-by-side with others that are flawed or just plain uninspired.