farmers markets Archives - The Portland Press Herald

From A to Z, how to store the excess summer produce you just couldn’t resist

by Christine Burns Rudalevige June 18, 2023May 14, 2026

Faced with an overflowing summer farmers market, who can say no? Certainly not our columnist. The answer to over-indulging: Good storage.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

Before summer’s bounty arrives, go big with fresh herbs

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 28, 2023May 14, 2026

While you patiently wait for the dazzlers, like strawberries and tomatoes, pair the last of the storage root veggie crops with a sprightly herb pistou.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Farmers markets set for return in Yarmouth, Falmouth, Cumberland

by Sydney Richelieu April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

The market in Yarmouth opens next week, with added vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.

Food, Green Plate Special, Source

Eating local in Egypt means eating camel

by christine burns rudalevige March 3, 2019May 15, 2026

A generous stranger shares a family recipe for camel kofta.

Food

Maine lawmakers have a heaping serving of new food policy proposals on their plate

by Meredith Goad February 3, 2019January 31, 2019

They’ll chew over bills seeking to boost local foods and improve labeling, and one that would establish a constitutional right to food.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes, Source

Summer salads may get all the love, but Maine’s (long) winter has something to offer

by christine burns rudalevige January 27, 2019May 15, 2026

Take at least one root vegetable and try techniques from raw to roasted.

Food, Green Plate Special, Source

The argument for local garlic: Better taste, many choices and fewer food miles

by Christine burns rudalevige January 13, 2019May 15, 2026

Maine garlic production, happily, is on the rise.

Business, Nation & World, Politics

Congress about to pass $867 billion farm bill. Here is what’s in it, and what’s not.

by Jeff Stein The Washington Post December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

No cuts to food stamps or farm conservation programs are included, but the legislation would legalize hemp, expand farm subsidies amid trade wars and provide permanent funding for farmers markets and local food programs.