The Maine writer labors lovingly to profile ‘unique’ farms in the state.
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What is the most energy-efficient pot for cooking dried beans?
The electric pressure cooker – maybe.
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Shrinking the waste of food packaging begins with baby steps
Plus a recipe for Homemade Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal.
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What’s that? Flower frogs
In honor of the annual Portland Flower Show, which opens Wednesday with a Gala & Awards Ceremony, we bring you flower frogs. If you know what these are, you may be dating yourself – one local florist I spoke with (who doesn’t use them) called them “vintage” and “old-fashioned.” In our book, though, that’s practically […]
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Homegrown: reusable ‘paper’ towels
These pretty, reusable “paper” towels, handmade by Anne Riggs in Portland, come in sets of 12 and even snap together into a roll. They’re the most popular of Riggs’ handicrafts, which run the gamut from sandwich bags and bowl covers to baby wipes – yes, baby wipes. Riggs, a retired teacher, started her sewing business […]
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Maine hospitals look to local fish and vegetables to improve health and patient satisfaction
Despite the challenges of price and availability, some are serving as much as 20 percent local food.
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Better hospital food in Maine is healthy for all concerned
Changes like pizza made with low-sodium dough from a local company help patients, staff and the bottom line.
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Portland Flower Show promises to be a breath of lush air
If past harsh winters are any indicator, the event will be packed this week.
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Meet: Heather Chandler, founder of the Sunrise Guide
Mainers have taken a shine to the book full of coupons for healthy, local and green businesses and its new mobile edition.
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How do kids learn to cook?
By watching, reading, tasting.