The Commissary on Route 1 in Scarborough will make you feel safe about getting your lobster roll fix.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Homefront: Blueberry Pie
A treasure trove of last year’s wild Maine blueberries is put to good use during the pandemic.
Maine Gardener: Socialization of plant sales will be missed
Most of the events are canceled completely, but some have moved ordering online.
Green Plate Special: Put a little spring in your soup pot
Brighten up root vegetables to stretch soup into another season.
Look to a cookbook’s margins for secret recipes and the stories behind them
Scribbles in cookbooks can tell us a lot about the recipes – and about ourselves.
Dine In Maine: Listen to these podcasts while you prep
Eight food series that are worth the risk of wearing headphones in the kitchen.
Gretchen’s table: An easy, fresh-tasting chicken dish for spring
Lemon chicken takes advantage of a citrus staple that is a cook’s secret weapon.
J.P. Devine TV Review: ‘Call My Agent!’
Series M&M of comedy shows, one is never enough.
Virtual promotion in store for new ‘Hunger Games’ novel
In normal times, the prequel to the ‘Hunger Games’ series by Suzanne Collins would be an occasion for bookstore parties and other group gatherings.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Murder at the PTA’ and ‘Wild Critters of Maine’
A fun mystery with a solid plot and a cast of colorful characters, and a look at nature through the eyes of a keen observer