Food memories often anchor our picture of home. For cook Elaine Alley of Jonesport, and perhaps her son, that means brisket.
2023
2023 has been an excellent year for plant-based foods
Changing tastes and the climate crisis have led to more people eating vegan around the world, more companies selling vegan foods to meet that demand, and even a couple of vegan landlords who won’t rent to meat eaters.
Deep Water: ‘from the card catalog of small griefs: “emergency surgery,” ‘by Jillian Hanson
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Mount Desert Island painter’s flight-themed works have taken off for Smithsonian
The National Air and Space Museum has acquired 3 paintings by Ben Lincoln.
Letter to the editor: No room for sitting on the election sidelines
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a White House chief of staff, and many others who worked for the ex-president defeated in 2020 have characterized him as often out of control, ill-informed, impulsive, dangerous. Yet citizens will vote for this man anyway, in spite of indictments and in spite of knowing “the big […]
The meatloaf of my dreams uses a surprising ingredient
For a meatloaf that’s light, savory and moist, try using venison and mushrooms.
At 90, Madhur Jaffrey relishes her role as a groundbreaking food writer
Jaffrey’s ‘An Invitation to Indian Cooking’ was reissued in 2023 in observance of its 50th anniversary.
Letter to the editor: Gratitude for acceptance and kindness in the community
I was disturbed to read the commentary in the Maine Sunday Telegram by Anita Chabria, (“What the Pelosi attack reveals about hate and conspiracy,” Dec. 3). There seems to be an unrelenting flow of bizarre conspiracy theories pouring into certain social media outlets about the LGBTQ community, leaving some to wonder, who are these LGBTQ […]
Hunting: Hey deer hunters, here’s your shot at some self evaluation
The season didn’t go as you hoped? Start now with a plan to put in more time and effort and maybe things will turn out better next year
Letter to the editor: Liz Cheney worthy of presidency
Her intelligence and independence make her the lone Republican worth considering for president.