A family-style feast in a reserved gazebo feels homey and miles from civilization.

In her latest cookbook, Gerhild Fulson features both the dishes and sites of Germany.

For the farmer, a goat dairy operation is a comparatively easy entry point into the cheese-making world.

On the plus side, green beans are easy to grow, and there are several interesting varieties.

Know the size of your equipment, how much your pots can hold and what your oven can handle – these and other lessons from a kitchen volunteer.

Beyond its ease, this method also concentrates flavor.

Green goddess dressing unites the two.

Cilantro, scallion greens, and lime zest provide freshness, while Monterey Jack adds melty richness.

Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid 'food shaming' while providing nutritious meals.

More openings, a closing, and we're now accepting theories on why Mainers eat so much ice cream.

The bar above Joseph's by the Sea serves specialty cocktails on its outdoor deck.

Don't let the strip mall location fool you; the food is the real deal.

The owners of El Camino, known for its Mexican food, tequila-based drinks and funky atmosphere, say they want to simplify their lives and concentrate on their other restaurant in Bath.

The Press Herald's restaurant critic picks his top restaurants, cafes, bars and bakeries.

But first, some news of our own. Go online for our new feature, Greater Portland's Best 75 restaurants, cafés, bakeries and bars.

As demand for meat grows, supporters say cell-based protein is more sustainable than traditional meat because it doesn't require the land, water and crops needed to raise livestock – a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

A local landmark in business for more than 50 years, the Congress Street pub is the quintessential pizza and beer kind of place.

The Belgian-style brewery in Portland's East Bayside will have its grand opening this month.

Whether your style is a working farm or yoga retreat, there's something here for you.

Since it costs more, you'll want to be sure to use it right.

This recipe for Ginger-Garlic Miso Soup can be entirely locally sourced.

From boozy tea to popped water lily seeds, here's what can expect to eat and drink soon.

Mild, creamy chicken salad is an ideal canvas.

Weddings catered by food trucks are trendy, so much so that the setups for these parties are already evolving.

The new Brunswick restaurant serves some perfectly decent food. It just needs to chill.

A test recipe was problematic, but the book has so much else to recommend it, we're forging ahead

Bring a camera, a pen and a notebook.

Packed with edamame and seasoned with ginger root, sesame and nori, they need neither meat nor buns.

The country-of-origin labeling requirement COOL, repealed in 2016, called for labels on beef and pork products to show where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered.

Miki Sudo won the women's competition and Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut nailed top spot for men by ingesting 71 wieners and buns.

Eleven-time champion Joey Chestnut says he expects this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to be 'a battle.'

Readers can vote for their favorites in USA Today's Readers'Choice Poll until noon on July 29.

The fire, which destroyed the warehouse where 45,000 barrels of bourbon were stored, melted firetruck lights.

Celebrate independent food-related businesses Thursday by tasting ice cream -- nice work if you can get it.

Coffee bars are popping in high schools, and not just because students want to cram for tests.