One whiff of turmeric and other spices, and the memories come flooding back.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
A bowl of Greek Revival: Portland family’s egg-lemon soup recipe a culinary heirloom
Avgolemono and a chicken pilaf dish are favorites that have been handed down for generations.
Bread and Butter: At Lolita in Portland, wine is a conversation, not a monologue
The idea, the wine director says, is not to show off what she knows but to help you figure out what you like.
Dine Out Maine: At Portland Meatball Co., the balls often strike out
Alas, the pizza and the salads don’t help matters much at the Exchange Street restaurant.
Folding leftovers into dumplings shows love for planet
Any number of fillings and flavors could become favorite no-waste treats.
Maine food and beverage sellers win big when Patriots play in the Super Bowl
Supermarkets, pizza delivery joints, alcohol sellers, sports bars and party supply stores all get a piece of the action.
From menus around Maine, food to warm you up in winter
Winter is comfort food season, and Maine eateries know how to fill you up right. We asked around about people’s go-to menu items when they need a meal to make them feel all warm and cozy from the inside out. We selected the following from among the suggestions because of the enthusiasm of the nominations, the number of people who recommended them or just because they sounded good.
‘Making Dough’ provides ultra-careful instruction for making 12 master doughs
From scones to Danish doughs, with this book, you’ll be baking like a pro.
Maine chefs travel the globe to taste, learn and bring ideas home
From the Caribbean to the Mideast to China, they go in winter and spring, when dining rooms are not as busy.
Food dispatches: Super Bowl party at Oxbow in Portland and Hugo’s reopens after break
Still looking for a place to watch the game? Look no more.