Dan Buettner has a knack for distilling complex ideas into something digestible – and even memorable. For example, in a recent Instagram Reel, the author and researcher behind the Blue Zones books addresses a common question he gets: What about supplements? Buettner’s project celebrates the behaviors, lifestyles and diets of people who live to be […]
Recipes
Kale salad with squash and pomegranate is a feast for the eyes
Sure, it’s a healthy dish, but that’s not the only reason to make it.
‘Twas a greener night before Christmas
Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)
Instant Pot red beans and rice is a go-to weeknight meal
The first time I made red beans and rice for our then-foster son, 8 years old at the time, it was out of a sense of desperation. It was hard to get him to eat more than a few bites of anything that wasn’t pizza, but this dish (along with Frito pie) was an outright […]
For Filipinos in Maine, Christmas food combines the best of both worlds
The Filipino population in Maine is on the rise, and Christmas is the most wonderful time of year.
Decorate cookies for a sweet, festive Hanukkah
Camden resident and expert baker Elinor Klivens offers a recipe.
Efforts to restore American chestnut tree raise burning question for food lovers
When do we get to eat the chestnuts? Experts say they are tastier than the Asian and European nuts we import.
Indian lamb kheema makes a flavorful base for versatile meals
Chef Vishwesh Bhatt’s version of the dish works with rice or other grains, as a filling for samosas or hand pies or in sandwiches like a sloppy joe.
Instant Pot beef stroganoff that you can make dairy-free, too
Make this recipe in a pressure cooker or slow cooker for a healthier take on a classic comfort food.
Spice up Hanukkah with a crisp, peppery and sweet Yerushalmi kugel
Crispy, sweet and spicy, Yerushalmi kugel is a delicious Hanukkah side that’s made with pantry staples.