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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine chef makes many Mallomars and recalls her days at Pure Food and Wine
The restaurant’s tumultuous trajectory is detailed in the new Netflix series ‘Bad Vegan.’
Dates with destiny: These sugary little fruits are must-haves for Muslims at Ramadan
Naturally sweet and scrumptious, dates are the fruit of choice for breaking fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Enjoy them right from the box, or try them in one of our simple recipes.
Bar Guide: Steal away to Bowdoinham for a pint at Three Robbers Pub
The cozy, neighborhood bar is popular with locals and welcoming to others.
What makes a wine kosher and how to understand the certifications
Kosher wine is the subject of many misconceptions and questions. We answer some FAQs.
One-pot roast chicken with bread and drippings is a weeknight feast
Seasoned with one of spring’s most tender herbs, this roasted chicken’s secret is a built-in dressing of chicken jus-dressed bread.
Maine Gardener: Even if you don’t have to, you might want a container garden
Planting in pots is decorative, and you can get a jump on tomato season.
The best thing to do with store-bought hummus: Bake it
Baking hummus stems from a Turkish tradition; this version adds harissa-coated cherry tomatoes and whole chickpeas.
Dine Out Maine: Two years after COVID-19 upended the food world, we’re reviewing restaurants again
But we may be judging them a little more gently than in the past.
Food celebrity Erin French caters to her local community
Even as her star continues to rise, the chef-owner of The Lost Kitchen remembers her roots and shares the fruits of her success with her hometown of Freedom.