‘A Maine Noel’ Natalie’s Restaurant at the Camden Harbor Inn continues to amass accolades, this time from one of the most-coveted symbols of excellence in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Both the restaurant and the Inn have received Four Diamonds from AAA, ranking it among… Read More
Visit the farms Think you’re out of luck when it comes to getting fresh Maine meats and cheese now that the farmers market season is long over? Think again – Appleton Creamery and Terra Optima will host the 7th annual two-day holiday sale of their… Read More
Chocoholics can learn some tricks of the trade from a master confectioner at the Hartstone Inn in Camden’s “Artisan Chocolate Making for the Holidays” class, with two sessions set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7. Kate Shaffer of Swans Island-based Black Dinah… Read More
A holiday classic It’s the sweetest form of architecture around. Pairings, the fine-dining restaurant and cooking school in Winterport, will offer a Gingerbread House Competition this holiday season. On Nov. 11 and 18, Carmen Montes of Montes International Catering in Bangor will offer a two-part… Read More
Meaty matters The Curran Homestead gets to the meat of the matter this weekend when it raffles off a generous donation of 25 pounds of 100 percent all-natural lean beef cuts from A Wee Bit Farm in Orland. A Wee Bit Farm is home to… Read More
To the core Pie, cobbler, crisp, sauce, fritter or just straight off the tree: Whichever way you want ’em, October is apple time in Maine. The Page Farm and Home Museum at the University of Maine in Orono will celebrate the autumnal fruit with an… Read More
Hops to it This weekend promises to be quite an affair at Three Tides, the fantastic little bar tucked away on the waterfront in downtown Belfast. Starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Three Tides will host a “One Year of Beer” party, celebrating a… Read More
Raising the Bah It’s Bah’s World, we just live in it. Bah’s Bakehouse and Stella’s in Castine, both owned by the talented and charming Bah Macomber, has launched a spiffy new Web site, designed by Tirranna LLC. On www.bahsworld.com plugged-in foodies can view videos of… Read More
Oktoberfest on MDI Throw your beer stein into the dishwasher, get your liederhosen dry-cleaned, and whet your appetite for some Wiener schnitzel; the 13th annual Acadia’s Oktoberfest Celebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at Smuggler’s Den Campground on Mount Desert Island. Twenty three brew… Read More
For Smokey McKeen, the newly appointed Oyster Czar for this year’s Pemaquid Oyster Festival, drowning an oyster in cocktail sauce before eating it is akin to deep-frying filet mignon and then dipping it in ranch dressing – it’s just wrong. Among his first proclamations as czar, McKeen has… Read More
Books and cooks If you count yourself as both a foodie and a bookworm, then you should probably head down to next weekend’s Maine Cooks! event, set for 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Mr. Paperback in Belfast. Four Maine authors will be on hand… Read More
Kitchen athletes If food were an Olympic sport, we’d have some serious contenders for the gold right here in Maine. Bangor’s next Ultimate Chef will be crowned later this month, after the final two rounds of the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored competition are held Sept. 15… Read More
Central differences If you were surprised to find cheese as an option on your roast beef sandwich last time you got lunch at Bagel Central, here’s why: the beloved Bangor dining spot ceased operating as a kosher establishment several months ago. Be that as it… Read More
Quaff to the races The 2008 Northern Maine Fair in Presque Isle held its second annual beer and wine competition over the weekend of July 26. Entrants from all over Aroostook County entered their handcrafted wines and homemade brews, with first-place awards for wines going… Read More
It’s ‘pizzania’ A Piscataquis County woman has merged pizza and lasagna to create the ultimate comfort food. “Pizzania” is the creation of Nancy Beaule of Rockwood. It takes the ingredients of pizza – dough, cheese and meat sauce – and layers it up like a… Read More
Special delivery Ten Bangor area restaurants have taken the take out of takeout, now that they’ve banded together to bring delivery service to hungry diners. OneCall Restaurant Delivery recently started offering cheap, fast delivery from any of the following Queen City eateries: Asian Palace II,… Read More
Claw-abiding Our crustacean friends will be the guests of honor at the Blaine House in Augusta next week, when Gov. John Baldacci hosts the 2008 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year cook-off from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. Five chefs were selected from… Read More
Cheers to that Sisters-in-law Gila Guermian and Jennifer Khavari – the former a resident of New York City, the latter a proud Bangorean – have teamed up to sell their new product (photo). Clinqs, as creator Guermian dubbed them, are little vinyl stickers you can… Read More
Going to the dogs Sea Dog Brewing Co.’s Bluepaw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale is definitely not just a Maine thing anymore. So far this year, the fruity, refreshing brew has received two awards in competitions held in California, including a gold medal awarded just last… Read More
Get the blues Everyone knows that Maine blueberries are delicious – in pancakes, cobbler, smoothies or just straight from the box. But according to new research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, blueberries may have a beneficial effect on your heart. The recent study… Read More
Kid-friendly kitchen Pairings in Winterport will offer a cooking class for kids at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, led by Chef Laurie Turner, who plans to include a special pizza recipe in her instruction. Turner will teach students about kitchen safety and cooking techniques, so… Read More
For what it’s Farnsworth The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland continues celebrations of its 60th anniversary with its second annual Summer Wine Fest. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, dozens of wines and winery representatives will ply their wares on the museum’s lawn,… Read More
Fiddle me this Mainers across the state are currently enjoying fiddleheads, the delicacy found growing wild this time of year. A word of caution, however: undercooked fiddleheads can easily cause food poisoning. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement last week… Read More
Put it to the test Love tomatoes? Love free stuff? Well, thrifty lycopene-loving reader, you’re in luck: the University of Maine’s Consumer Testing Center needs volunteers older than 18 to try out and rate a selection of tomato varieties based on the qualifications of taste… Read More
Now you’re cooking Pairings Food and Wine Education Center in Winterport continues with its cooking demonstrations and classes, with a demo set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the restaurant and winery on South Main Street. Chef Laurie Turner will give out generalized tips… Read More
New on the scene The Knox Mill Center in downtown Camden will have a new tenant beginning Friday, May 2, with the opening of the new Brevetto Kitchen and Wine Bar. Josh Hixson, co-owner of Sage Market, also in Camden, will unveil his latest venture… Read More
Eat for the Earth The Gibbs Library in the Knox County town of Washington will celebrate Earth Day with a four-course dinner featuring locally raised, organic foods and meats at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26. The Earth Banquet, as library staff is calling it, will… Read More
Pho real Christine Chou, owner of four Chinese restaurants in the area, has made it her mission to bring fresh, authentic Asian cuisine to the people of Bangor. Now she’s serving pho, the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, at House of Hunan on Wilson Street in… Read More
Are you game? Highlighting its commitment to the practice of safe, responsible hunting, Unity College will hold its second annual Sportsmen’s Conference 4-10 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts at 42 Depot St., Unity. The conference this year honors… Read More
Word of mouth Sometimes, a book is good enough to eat: Eastern Maine Community College’s seventh annual Books2Eat competition is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at EMCC’s Rangeley Hall. Participants choose a book, any book, and make an edible piece of art out… Read More
Have a knife day Ladies and gentlemen, sharpen your knives. The participants in the 2008 Ultimate Chef competition were announced in early March. This year’s battle, sponsored by the Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau, pits a pair of Bangor eateries – the Sea Dog… Read More
Chili reception Beans, tomatoes, meat (or no meat) and a whole lot of spices. Seemingly simple, and yet so hard to perfect. Prove your chili chops on Saturday, March 29, when the East Orrington Congregational Church offers its first Chili Challenge Cook-Off, starting at 4… Read More
Naan the go Tired of pretzels or pizza when you’re out and about shopping in the mall? Try something different next time and pick up some Indian food. About one month ago Taste of India proprietors Rakesh Kumar and Uma Kant opened Chayak Craftf in… Read More
Rise and shine The early bird gets the … Stuffed French Toast Panini (beats a worm, doesn’t it?) J.B. Parker’s Cafe and Catering in Bangor just started serving breakfast, and though the menu is small, it’s exciting. In addition to J.B. Parker’s tempting pastries, offerings… Read More
Wine and dine March is a tough month for Mainers – will it snow? Will the weather finally warm up? That’s anybody’s guess, but one surefire way to beat the blues is the monthly wine dinner at Pairings in Winterport. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March… Read More
A wine tour of Italy Italian wine lovers take note: George Schwartz of Vias Wines will return to Cleonice in Ellsworth to present selections from Piemonte and Liguria – paired with a mouth-watering menu – at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2. The meal begins with… Read More
Brownie points Long before Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray, Maine had its own kitchen goddess: the late, great Brownie Schrumpf. Author Karen Tolstrup, who has written a book about Schrumpf’s life, will celebrate this doyenne of domesticity in her talk, “If Maine Had a Queen.”… Read More
Sip and savor Nothing beats the winter blahs like a great meal and a delicious glass of wine. With that in mind, Pairings in Winterport has scheduled a February wine dinner to tempt the senses. Chef Robert Waldron will prepare an amuse-bouche of Ginger Poached… Read More
Souper bowl Sundays Cinephiles can warm their tummy – and their spirits – during Souper Sundays at Stonington Opera House. Throughout the winter, Opera House Arts will screen first-run, independent and foreign films, but on Sundays, soup from nearby Lily’s Cafe is on the menu,… Read More
Good spirits If you’ve always wondered how wines and liquors are made, this is the workshop for you. At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, Keith and Constance Bodine of Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery in Union will discuss the art and science involved. The Bodines… Read More
Reader favorites Last week’s article about Maine food gifts generated a few tasty suggestions from readers: Lenny Sweet of Hulls Cove recommends a stop at A and B Naturals at 101 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Sweet says the store has “many good products … and… Read More
Just simmer Looking for a quick, all-natural dinner solution? Before you order pizza or Chinese, simmer down – literally – with Good Clean Food’s line of all-natural simmer sauces. Made in Portland with fresh ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, capers and pure, slow-simmered stocks, the… Read More
Gold standard Cheryl Wixson is making her list and checking it twice – and all of her offerings aren’t naughty, they’re nice. The holiday lineup at Cheryl Wixson’s Kitchen, the Bangor-based food education center, include a Dec. 1 tour of Appleton Creamery, a Dec. 5… Read More
Holidazed? Your family is expecting a bang-up meal on turkey day, and the best you can do is boil water. What’s a harried host to do? Call Montes International Catering in Bangor. Carmen and Arturo Montes have saved the day for countless Maine families with… Read More
A gluten-free holiday Gluten-free cooking just got easier: From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, Suzanne Dunham will give a seminar on gluten intolerance and celiac disease at Natural Living Center in Bangor. Preregistration is required – to sign up, call Barbara Geiger at… Read More
Boo-ffet Trick-or-treat equals all-you-can-eat at Oriental Jade on Halloween. The popular Bangor restaurant will offer a free buffet meal to children under 10 years old who wear a costume to the Jade on Halloween night. For parents, the buffet costs $11.99, while children’s prices are… Read More
Brew la la Raise your mug in honor of Cleonice’s first beer dinner. The Ellsworth bistro will take its show on the road to the Alamoosook Lakeside Inn in Orland next Thursday, Oct. 18, for the event. Beginning at 6 p.m., Bruce Wright of Wetten… Read More
Upper crust Want to see your pie-in-the-sky dreams come true? Take your best apple pie to the Perry Harvest Fair, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Perry Municipal Building on Route 1. The popular apple pie contest returns this… Read More
Market share Lani Temple of Megunticook Market in Camden will make chili with Rob Caldwell on the Oct. 1 episode of “207,” to be aired at 4:30 p.m. on WLBZ 2. Her recipe will focus on fresh, local ingredients available at your local farmers market. Read More
McCollege Looking for a way to pay for Junior’s tuition? The answer could be in the cards – literally. Upromise members now can receive 1 percent of the total amount purchased or reloaded on a McDonald’s Arch Card to help save for college. Customers can… Read More
All shook up Fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches might not be on the menu, but sweet treats – and a performance by Bruce Nye the Elvis Guy – will be at this year’s Dessert with Elvis. The event, which features a dessert buffet and… Read More
A Classic vintage Oenophiles, raise your glasses for the first Bar Harbor Food and Wine Classic Sept. 7-16 at the Bar Harbor Club. Celebrity Maine chefs and master winemakers will pair up for a grand tasting reception, Domaine Chandon bubbles and jazz brunches, flight nights,… Read More
Tomato-riffic Boffo for Beefsteak? Gaga for Green Zebra? Elated over Early Girl? Choose your favorite flavor during the Maine Tomato Tasting Week, which begins Aug. 24 and runs through Aug. 31 throughout the state. Some tastings will compare locally grown tomatoes to “imports,” while others… Read More
Summer sippers Kids and grown-ups alike can chill out with Texas Roadhouse’s two new specialty beverages: Strawberry Cowboy Cooler and Cherry Limeade. Strawberry puree, lemonade and cranberry juice come together in the Strawberry Cowboy Cooler, which is topped with a lemon wedge and a cherry… Read More
Re-wined Chef Roger Gelis of Opus in Bangor postponed last month’s California wine dinner to Friday, July 27. However, the menu is just as enticing this time around. The meal begins at 6 p.m. with a seasonal Pea Soup with Parmesan Flan and Parmesan Crisp,… Read More
Garden of eatin’ Foodies on the Schoodic Peninsula have missed the Kitchen Garden restaurant in Steuben since it closed five summers ago. But its owners, Jessie King and Alva Lowe, will reopen at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, for a one-night-only benefit dinner for the… Read More
Bidder sweet Doing good never tasted so good. The Baker’s Cafe, located in Tradewinds Marketplace, will hold two charity art auctions this summer, one each in July and August. Participating local artists will submit their work and specify a charity, which will receive half of… Read More
Warm-weather wines Raise your glass to the first day of summer this Thursday at Bangor Wine and Cheese. From 6 to 9 p.m., representatives from Wicked Wines will be on hand for a wine tasting featuring bottles from Spain, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy… Read More
Vinery revival The Vinery at Arborvine, a favorite spot in Blue Hill, has opened for the season. Chef John Hikade and his crew will serve up light fare, cool drinks and live entertainment from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. However, the bar stays… Read More
Fabulous fiddleheads Fiddlehead lovers should hurry to the General Store and More, where owners Emily and Steve Johnson serve a mean seasonal stir-fry. Can’t get there from here? Saute cooked fiddleheads, fajita-spiced chicken breast and minced garlic in butter. Add cooked spaghetti and toss until… Read More
Gold standard Winterport Winery has released Winter Gold, a fortified apple dessert wine made in an ice wine style. According to tasting notes, Winter Gold is “wonderfully smooth, with long lingering flavors of ripe fruit, vanilla and spices.” It pairs well with soft cheeses or… Read More
Chefs in training The Maine Restaurant Association has awarded culinary scholarships to eight local students, the most in the program’s history. Four scholarships will be awarded from the MeRA Education Foundation’s Russ Casey Scholarship Fund, named in honor of the late sales manager of Jordan… Read More
Signed, sealed, delivered This weekend, while you’re out stuffing your mailbox full of letters, why not put a bag full of nonperishable items next to your mailbox, too. On Saturday, May 12, the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its 15th annual Stamp Out… Read More
Make mom’s day Remember all that whining you used to do as a child? Thank your mom for putting up with it with some wining – and dining. Pairings in Winterport will hold its next wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 – Mother’s… Read More
Bee delicious Clear your calendar so you can clear your plate! The Orono Historical Society’s annual Tasting Bee will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Asa Adams School. Local restaurants, including Pat’s Pizza, Margarita’s, The Store-Ampersand, Dirigo Pines, Bear Brew… Read More
Ultimate Chef – round two Last month, Opus and Perrihouse went head-to-head – or fork-to-fork – in the first round of Bangor’s Ultimate Chef Competition, and chef Roger Gelis of Opus came out on top. The food fight continues next week – with the Muddy… Read More
Maine attractions Maine-made food producers fared well at the 23rd annual New England Products Trade Show. In the Specialty Food category, Fort Fairfield-based Robin’s Chocolate Sauce received first place for Tropical Dark Chocolate Sauce, while Naturally ME of Richmond was awarded second place for Vegan,… Read More
Easter from the East There may not be an Easter bunny in the traditional Chinese calendar, but Oriental Jade has bucked tradition for its Easter buffet. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Oriental Jade, located on Bangor Mall Boulevard, will serve a holiday buffet… Read More
Superior spuds Kitchen gardeners take note: Wood Prairie Farm in Bridgewater is at it again. The family-run organic farm has won the Mailorder Gardening Association’s Green Thumb Award for a potato variety suited for organic growing. Developed by Cornell University and field tested by Wood… Read More
Best Bundts On the surface, the Bundt doesn’t seem like a dessert with staying power. You have to buy a special pan to make one. It has a hole in the middle. And there’s no frosting (though icing is OK). Yet, the Bundt endures. To… Read More
Growing concern Sure, there’s still a little bit of snow left on the ground, but it’s never too early to think about farming. Or, more specifically, community-supported agriculture. “People ask what we do with ourselves all winter and whether we spend it in Florida while… Read More
The brunch bunch Craving something a little less pedestrian than Pop Tarts? Valerie Jean’s: An American Bistro in Milo has you covered. Chef Melissa Ettinger recently introduced a three-course Champagne Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Menu highlights include Crab and Roasted Red… Read More
Small fries If your whiz kid is also a whisk kid, sign her up for the Little Master Chef class offered through the Orono Parks and Recreation Department. Children ages 3 to 5 will learn how to work safely – and deliciously – in the… Read More
They call it puppy love Crazy for your cats? Fancy your fish? Are your doggies your darlings? Check out this year’s edition of NECCO’s Conversation Hearts, which pay tribute to pet lovers. With sayings include “My Pet,” “Love Bird” and “URA Tiger,” you can let… Read More
Flavorful festival Looking for an antler-dote to the winter blues? Abbe Museum’s Chocolate Moose Festival might hold the cure. The event, which takes place in Bar Harbor on Feb. 11, will celebrate the creation of xocoatl (chocolate) by the Mayan Indians 1,500 years ago. Brownies,… Read More
Market watch People tend to think of farmers’ markets as a summer-only phenomenon, but this winter, the State of Maine Cheese Co. in Rockport holds an open market each Saturday, featuring winter wares from some of the region’s finest food producers. State of Maine Cheese… Read More
Cooking with class You know you make a mean pepper-encrusted filet mignon, but the whole Tempura Salt Cod & Meyer Lemon Fritters thing is beyond your capabilities. Not to worry. Three of the state’s top chefs have teamed up to teach would-be gourmets the tricks… Read More
A Fare to remember It always feels good to support a worthy cause, but at Midcoast Children’s Services’ Fabulous Food Fare, it tastes good, too. Offerings from 30 area restaurants will tempt the taste buds as guests wander through the ballrooms of the Samoset Resort… Read More
Quite a pair McCormick’s annual flavor forecast predicts that lavender and honey will be one of 2007’s hot flavor pairings. The duo shines in this recipe for Roasted Chicken with Olives and Provencal Herbs. To prepare, place 3 pounds chicken parts, 1 cup peeled and… Read More
Upper crust Though Jan. 23 is National Pie Day, Historic Inns of Rockland will celebrate throughout the month of January. Featured chefs in this year’s Pies on Parade Tour will feature tastings, share recipes and baking demonstrations from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 and… Read More
For the dogs This Christmas, treat yourself and your pets to something sweet – and help the Bangor Humane Society at the same time. Epi Sub and Pizza on Main Street in Bangor will sell its traditional gingerbread people ($1 each) and dog biscuits in… Read More
This takes the cakes Congratulations to Tammy Spaulding of Glenburn, whose recipe for Cream Filled Chocolate Cakes (a k a whoopie pies) was chosen for the recently published “Wal-Mart Family Cookbook.” The store annually invites its employees to submit recipes, and winning dishes are printed… Read More
In the kitchen with Cheryl What’s cooking? Quite a bit at Cheryl Wixson’s kitchen. The Bangor-based chef kicks off December with a tour of Appleton Creamery, followed by a food-centric jaunt to Belfast. The road trip begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, and Wixson expects to… Read More
A real potboiler There’s nothing like good, old-fashioned country cooking, and locals consider Phyllis Hutchins of Chapman the master. For years, Phyllis and her husband, Leonard, ran the OxBow Lodge in the Aroostook County town of Oxbow. Now, her recipes are available in a new… Read More
Skip the cooking – not the meal If the idea of holding another Thanksgiving feast at your house has you wanting to mash something other than potatoes (something that resembles your brother’s neck), step away from the stove and give Opus a call. The Bangor… Read More
Savor the season Raise a toast to autumn’s bounty at the Nov. 4 wine dinner at Pairings in Winterport. The event will begin at 6 p.m., and guests will have the opportunity to watch chef Robert Waldron prepare a four-course meal. The menu includes Pumpkin,… Read More
A culinary adventure Always wanted to visit South Africa but can’t afford the airfare? Don’t fret. Opus in Bangor will hold a wine dinner inspired by the melting pot that is South Africa. Chef Roger Gelis will prepare a six-course menu that incorporates French, Dutch,… Read More
Fall flavors Wine and dine at Arborvine in Blue Hill this Thursday during a wine dinner that focuses on autumn flavors. Phil Devenish has culled wines from the portfolio of T. Edward Wines of New York. Chef John Hikade will start the meal with a… Read More
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Wine and dine It was only a matter of time. Pairings, the food and wine education center in Winterport, recently announced it will offer wine dinners. Patrons will be able to watch their meal being prepared in the teaching kitchen, course by course, while sipping… Read More
Look sharp It slices, it dices, but does it look good? Kuhn Rikon’s nonstick paring knife sure does. These coated carbon-steel blades come in a rainbow of shades, plus, they have a protective sheath – perfect for kitchen klutzes. They cost $7.99 apiece at amazon.com. Read More
The cold and the beautiful Shaken or stirred? That’s a debate for another day, but there’s no contesting the results of the Cold River Vodka Martini Mixoff event held at Eggspectation in South Portland earlier this month. The mixoff is one in a series in… Read More
Fun on a bun Details magazine has lauded the crab rolls at Bagaduce Lunch in Penobscot in its September issue. In the article “22 Sandwiches that will Change Your Life,” writer Ed Levine praises the “sweet as wild blueberries” mixture of tender crabmeat, Kraft mayo,… Read More
A sweet salute Another eastern Maine woman has won an ice cream party through Edy’s Slow Churned Neigborhood Salute contest. In her winning essay, Ruth Thompson of Orono writes, “I live in what everyone calls a “college town,” but we’re more than just that. I… Read More
Whatta melon! What could be cooler than a slice of watermelon on a hot day? How about a Watermelon Mocktail? To prepare, place 1 cup watermelon puree, 1 teaspoon grenadine syrup, the juice of 1 fresh orange, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 2 cups ice… Read More
Chili challenge Whether your favorite recipe is wild or mild, you can enter it into Dexter’s first Wild West Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Dexter Internal Medicine. The public is invited to taste and judge the entries from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at… Read More
A taste of greatness Pairings, the food and wine education center in Winterport, has posted its most recent schedule online at www.pairingsinmaine.com. July’s classes include “Tapas: Little Nibbles from Spain,” “Fire up the Grill” and “Summer Soups.” For information, visit the Web site or call… Read More
Luscious and local Farmers market season is in full swing, which makes it easy for Mainers to buy and eat locally grown, raised and harvested foods. The Eat Local Foods Coalition, a statewide nonprofit network of food, farm and community organizations, has made it even… Read More
A taste of greatness Enjoy a gourmet meal – and help students from Penobscot Job Corps – during a fund-raising luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 9. The three-course luncheon costs $10 per person, and all proceeds will defray expenses for students… Read More
Frozen assets Don’t have time to plan, shop for and prepare wild salmon cakes, mahi mahi tacos or polenta lasagna for dinner tonight? Now you can leave all the work of a gourmet meal to Grace. Not divine grace but Grace’s Kitchen, a Seattle-based food… Read More