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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘RAIDER’S WAKE’ and ‘Can I Carry Your Luggage?’
Books by Maine authors explore 9th-century Ireland and tales of traveling sisters
Dylan’s guitar expected to drum up $300,000
The 1963 Martin acoustic will be auctioned Nov. 11.
Fats Domino, rock ’n’ roll pioneer, dies at 89
He sold more than 110 million records, and had 22 million-selling singles, including ‘Blueberry Hill,’ ‘Ain’t It a Shame,’ and other rock ‘n’ roll standards.
Maine entrepreneurs introduce new wave of plant-based eats
Many new and established companies are producing products, from vegan ice cream to vegan burgers.
‘True’ cinnamon is pricey – but is it truly different?
Tasters found that while variations were apparent in simple syrups, different brands of cinnamon tasted similiar atop toast.
Over 8,000 years, Georgia has mastered wine
After all, the country likely was the birthplace of viticulture.
Bisque-like soup puts carrots at center stage
This one tastes so rich, you’ll forget how healthy it is.
Cauliflower with sesame drizzle sizzles beside Asian entrees
The roasted vegetable should be crisp-tender and browned at the edges.
Documentary on Israeli cuisine to be screened in Portland Nov. 5
The new film on the complex, diverse and ancient cookery will be shown at the Jewish Community Alliance, followed by a reception and tastings.