Federal funding for the classes was eliminated by Congress. To keep these classes going, Mainers will need to ‘Put a little more grit into the game.’
Recipes
Cucumbers work their magic in this refreshing summer martini
Let refreshing cucumbers upgrade your next martini.
What’s for dessert? Tomatoes. For real
Step outside your comfort zone and try a tomato in a dessert. It’s a fruit, after all.
A jammy, sweet-tart plum sauce steals the show in this skillet chicken
Plums and red onion form a jammy, sweet-tart sauce to accompany chicken thighs seasoned with cinnamon, coriander and garlic powder.
Skip the oven with these saucy skillet peaches and maple pecans
Look to your stovetop for this luscious, saucy peach dessert, and keep your kitchen cool.
Onigiri may be a simple snack, but making it takes a little skill
I’ve loved onigiri, a Japanese snack made from rice and seaweed, for 4 decades. But when I tried to make them for the first time, it wasn’t pretty.
Chipotle’s spicy tofu sofritas let me down, so I made my own
My version results in a spicy, smoky tofu that’s more flavorful than the original and can be used for tacos, burritos, bowls and more.
Jerk chicken skewers bring spice, heat and smoke in every bite
Cucumber-grape salsa delivers a cool, juicy counterpoint to the spicy skewers.
This succotash with corn, peaches and andouille is an ode to summer
Start with corn and beans for this speedy succotash, then add your favorite peak summer produce.
Humans are using up resources faster than the Earth is able to renew them
Americans are some of the worst offenders. The problem feels huge, but by altering the way you eat, you can help solve it. Recipe: Curried Cauliflower, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl.