local food

Published
February 26, 2023

Skowhegan business lab hopes to raise new crop of local entrepreneurs

As the town positions itself to become a regional food destination amid revitalization efforts, local entrepreneurs are coming into the community to make it happen.
Published
February 5, 2023

Lemons aren’t (remotely) local. Can you substitute something else?

It's situational, depending on the dish and technique, but sumac, for one, may work.
Published
October 9, 2022

Let the whole animal butchers who are flourishing in Maine introduce you to something new

Chat with your local butcher and head home with a 'poodle cut,' an 'oyster,' a 'spider steak' or one of several other unconventional cuts newly available here.
Published
October 2, 2022

Green tomatoes you know about. But have you tried unripe butternut squash?

The trick is to treat it like a potato in the kitchen. (Also, plenty of creme fraiche and half & half).
Published
September 4, 2022

Green Plate Special: At farmers markets, great deals are a growing trend

In these days of rising inflation, a new report finds that local producers' prices are now competitive with those at grocery stores.
Published
August 14, 2022

Green Plate Special: Eat your water

Parched? Eating foods with a high water content is a smart way to stay hydrated in the August heat.
Published
August 7, 2022

Book review: Honoring Maine’s organic farming past and embracing the future

A book about 50 years of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers many perspectives on the organization's history - and its potential future.
Published
July 24, 2022

Maine’s organic grain producers see increasing consumer demand. Can supply keep pace?

Circumstances like the pandemic and weather gave the state's organic grain businesses a boost in recent years. But the dwindling number of organic grain farmers means the future of Maine's grains economy is unclear.
Published
June 19, 2022

Green Plate Special: Cucumbers three ways, all of them delicious

They grow well, and eat well, in Maine.
Published
June 12, 2022

Green Plate Special: Start with a mix of hearty greens, sausage and onions

Then take your meal in one of several directions, from grilled pizza to quiche.