NEW YORK – An Edward Hopper painting of New York City’s Roosevelt Island is coming to auction, where it’s estimated to sell for up to $20 million. “Blackwell’s Island” will be offered May 23 at Christie’s. The large-scale oil has never come to auction before. The 1928 painting has been exhibited in major museums including […]
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‘Frankly, it usually tastes like cardboard’
Which is why chef Laura Frankel has come to embrace matzo with culinary flair.
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The Maine Ingredient: Traditional scallop stew showcases once-bountiful beauties
There’s been some talk of shutting scallop fishing season down earlier than usual this year due to the danger of overfishing, but hopefully you have taken the precaution of freezing some of our local beauties. Scallops freeze better than almost any other seafood, especially if put into a plastic container and covered with whole milk, […]
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Traditional matzo ball soup gets a lighter touch
The Husband is Jewish and I am his shiksa bride. As young marrieds, we ignored both traditions equally. But when we had children, we began celebrating Jewish and Christian holidays alike, so that as the kids matured they could naturally gravitate to the rituals that moved them the most. Though I grew up in New […]
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That Vegan Thing: Go egg-less with Easter pancakes
Easter is coming up on Sunday. Like I really need to remind you. When it comes to eating on the holiday, many folks decide to serve brunch instead of lunch or dinner. If you’re looking for something easy that has no eggs or dairy, I have a pancake recipe just for you. For all of […]
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Appel on Wine: Far from tasting the same, natural wines refuse to conform
Last week’s column on natural wines focused on aspects of this category that function outside the tastes of the wines themselves: Definitions, introductions, issues. Now I’d like to bring more attention to what these wines are actually like in the glass. To even frame the conversation that way engages a point of view, because one […]
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Food and Dining Dispatches, March 27, 2013
Maine eateries to rumble in lobster-roll battle royale Four Maine restaurants have been chosen this year to compete in Tasting Table’s Fourth Annual Lobster Roll Rumble in New York City. Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland, the Bite into Maine food truck, The Galley Restaurant & Pub in Naples and The Clam Shack in Kennebunk — […]
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Soup to Nuts: Devilishly delicious
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with your grandma’s deviled egg recipe, but as with most comfort-food classics, today’s chefs are taking the basic idea and running with it.
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SP native Gillies has a Hockey East season to remember
South Portland native Jon Gillies is in elite company. The freshman goaltender for the Providence Friars became the third player in history to be named to the Hockey East First Team All-Star as a freshman, joining forward Paul Kariya (Maine), who played 15 years in the NHL, and defenseman Brian Leetch (Boston College), who had […]
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Dangers of pesticides on cannabis pretty hazy
Some types used by a Maine dispensary operation seem safe – but when smoked, the risk is unclear, officials say.