When I was growing up in Virginia, one of the signs of summer I anticipated most was the appearance of fat green tomatoes on the vines in our garden. We picked them well before they started to blush, dipped the thick slices in egg and milk, dredged them with cornmeal, salt and pepper, then fried […]
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Appel on Wine: Meet Vinho Verde from Portugal, the new Old World
Would it mean much to you if I were to claim that Vinho Verde is the new Riesling? Probably not, though that won’t stop me. The similarities are striking: Awe-inducing mineral qualities. Thunderous acidity. The absence of oak for vinification, leading to a clean, unadulterated character and direct transmission of flavor straight from a very […]
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That Vegan Thing: Lemon bar will satisfy your craving
Most people think when you decide to become vegan, sweet tasty snacks go away with the meat, dairy and eggs. I am here to tell you that is far from the truth. There are many snacks and desserts you can make that are healthy and don’t contain processed sugar. Check out this raw lemon bar […]
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Brooke Dojny: Invite a couple of old reliables along for the ride in the picnic basket
Happy Fourth! If you’ve been invited to a picnic — or are throwing one in your backyard — here are a couple of easy, portable, reliable, kid-friendly (for some) classic American salads to contribute to the table. RED POTATO SALAD Everyone needs a tried-and-true potato salad recipe and this is mine. It has nice celery […]
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Homemade sodas quench in new and excitingly different ways
A tall one of these will slake your thirst and refresh your palate.
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Soup to Nuts: Grilling the perfect burger for July 4
We chatted up some local burger kings for the lowdown on how to make sure the beauties coming off your grill on Thursday set off fireworks.
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List of Maine municipalities with fireworks restrictions
Sixty-one cities and towns in Maine restrict or prohibit fireworks use or sales, each with its own specific language. They are:
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Patchwork Maine fireworks laws make July 4th difficult
Since Maine legalized the explosive devices last year, the state’s cities and towns have varied widely in how to regulate them.
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Canada optimistic Gulf of Maine ferry service will resume
Eager to re-establish a tourism link to New England, Nova Scotia officials expect fresh proposals by Thursday. Will Portland be their U.S. destination?
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Canada optimistic Gulf of Maine ferry service will resume
Eager to re-establish a tourism link to New England, Nova Scotia officials expect fresh proposals by Thursday. Will Portland be their U.S. destination?