Food
Is mint taking over hearth and home? Think of it as an opportunity
There are probably as many ways to use fresh mint in the kitchen as there are varieties of mint.
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Make-ahead scones of every hue and season
Add seasonal fruit compote to the dough, then, whenever you get a craving, pull the scones from the freezer and bake. Bonus: It's a good way to use up less than perfect fruit.
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In ornamental gardens, sometimes bigger leaves are better
Flowers get all the attention, but beautiful large leaves can add a lot of interest to your garden.
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Food
Tap Lines: Hi-Fidelity hopes to fill a low-ABV niche
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Food
Eat & Run: You don’t need a beer in hand to enjoy lunch at Nighthawk’s Kitchen
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Food
Trade that slaw for a crunchy summer salad made with cauliflower rice
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Food
Strawberry pretzel salad is a salty-sweet retro dessert
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Food
On a farm in Cape Elizabeth, two families have cultivated a joint history
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Food
In his latest run, vegan endurance athlete Brendan Walsh raises money for MS
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Food
Silken tofu with crunchy toppings is a delightful study in contrasts
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Business
The Wrap: Strapped for staff, Cafe Miranda in Rockland and Parker’s Restaurant forced to close for good
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Food
Eat & Run: A food truck for burger lovers, no matter your meat-eating status
Dine Out Maine: Four-star Magnus on Water broadens its vision – and diners win
But food and drinks this good come with a price.
Plant propagation: The hows and the whys
There are several ways to propagate plants yourself, and there are several good reasons to do so. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens experts explain.
15 years later, a vegan pioneer still sets the standard
The Green Elephant serves vegan versions of familiar Thai dishes.
Eat & Run: Indy’s menu of storybook sandwiches is good reading and eating
The new eatery in South Portland features creative sandwiches with names inspired by children's stories, including the Henny Penny, Peter Rabbit and Three Little Pigs.
Grilled shrimp skewers with ginger and turmeric are flavorful and fast
These skewers offers a high reward-to-effort ratio. Pair them with grilled flatbreads and a green salad for a quick dinner.
Four Maine books coming out this fall you shouldn’t miss
Portland bookseller Josh Christie's recommendations range from food to philosophy to fiction.
Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2021
While it was far from an ideal year for local restaurants, there were still plenty of highlights.
