Food
IF MY COASTER COULD TALK (blog)
Guest Review: Class of ’88 Barley Wine (Deschutes/Rogue/North Coast)
on May 23, 2013, at 6:47 p.m.
I really enjoy the format of His and Hers Beer Notes, a written review on his part and a drawing from her. I hope you enjoy their review style as much as i do. Cheers! Chaddah CLASS OF ’88 BARLEY WINE (DESCHUTES/ROGUE/NORTH COAST) 10.2% ABV Purchased at Final ...
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Hold the beans, pass the jambalaya: When church suppers go gourmet
Sharon Smith and Margaret Elliott don’t have anything against baked bean and hot dog church suppers. They like them just fine. They just want to do something a little different when it comes to the suppers they help plan at the Monroe Community Church. Instead of macaroni and cheese, how ...
Get all dressed up for the season’s salad days
By Lisa Abraham, Akron Beacon Journal on May 23, 2013, at 1:12 p.m.
With spring lettuce and all variety of greens enjoying their salad days now, it’s a good time to think about how to dress them up right. And that doesn’t have to mean reaching for the nearest bottle. Making a homemade salad dressing is not difficult, and the fresh taste is ...
New York City rumble showcases Maine’s lobster roll dominance
If there was ever a doubt about Maine’s place in the lobster industry, the annual Lobster Roll Rumble in New York City next month seals the deal. More than 1,000 seafood aficionados will flock to the city to choose America’s best lobster sandwich from 20 competitors. Since the rumble’s inception, ...
TASTE BUDS (blog)
Roasted Asparagus
on May 22, 2013, at 11:45 a.m.
A sixty-five-foot long bed of asparagus out behind the house is blasting out spears as we speak. This is its third year, and, after waiting fairly patiently for the requisite two years, during which we allow the plants to get well-established, we are really enjoying the crop. I don’t remember ...
Portland food trucks on a roll; city on board with mobile eateries
PORTLAND, Maine — The food truck movement is hitting high-profile speed bumps in some major U.S. cities. But in Portland, where the scene is emerging this spring, vendors and city officials say they have an opportunity to succeed where other cities are struggling. “It certainly doesn’t hurt to have seen ...
Food trucks come to Portland
Joseph Urtuzuastegui applies the finishing touches to a Sonoran hot dog in the El Corazon food truck parked on Spring Street in Portland recently. The $2.50 item comes topped with bacon, cheese, pinto beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, mayo and mustard.
Not even chemotherapy could quell Maine woman’s longing to be in the kitchen
By Kathy Gunst, Special to The Washington Post on May 20, 2013, at 11:27 a.m.
My friend Dan was going through his fifth round of chemotherapy, and the treatments were taking a toll. Though he had an incurable form of esophageal cancer, Dan was one of the most optimistic, energetic, glass-is-always-full kind of guys I have ever known. So when he lost his energy and ...
IF MY COASTER COULD TALK (blog)
Coaster Critique: Hill Farmstead, Double Citra
on May 19, 2013, at 6:34 p.m.
Name: Double Citra Brewed by: Hill Farmstead Brewery ABV: 8% Style: American Imperial Pale Ale Hill Farmstead is not available in Maine; I picked up a growler at the brewery on a recent trip through Vermont. Poured very cloudy, yellow/gold in color with a fluffy white head that left lacing ...
Market Basket in Biddeford starts hiring 300 workers
By Dina Mendros, Journal Tribune on May 18, 2013, at 2:52 p.m.
BIDDEFORD, Maine — City officials and potential customers alike say they’re excited about the new Market Basket supermarket slated to open this summer in Biddeford. The store will be located at The Shops at Biddeford Crossing on Route 111 and area residents at the shopping center Friday said they’re looking ...
FOODIE FILES
A spot of tea, a spread of treats, at Camden’s Fromviandoux
Rich date bread and buttery scones, covered in clotted cream and lemon curd. Tiny, adorable sandwiches, made with cucumber and mascarpone cheese, house-cured salmon with creme fraiche, and truffled egg salad and finely diced chives. Miniscule strawberry shortcakes, little chocolate wafers with butterscotch pudding, and a two-bite salted caramel and ...
WHAT'S IN THE GLASS (blog)
What’s in the Glass goes to Italy: Day 9… Vinitaly Day 4…
on May 17, 2013, at 12 p.m.
Today is the last day at Vinitaly… Very little traffic on the way in…did not have to wait long to park…no long line at the gate to get in…nice start to a much less hectic day. We started our day in Peimonte and the wines of Cascina Bruni…their winery has ...
Farmers markets embracing food stamps with the help of USDA
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Rose and Randy Bolton wandered through the Brunswick Farmers Market Tuesday morning, armed with food stamps to buy carrots. “They’re fresher, taste better, and you know they’re homegrown,” said Rose Bolton, eyeing a sea of fruits and vegetables on the town mall. “Some of this stuff might ...
WHAT'S IN THE GLASS (blog)
What’s in the Glass goes to Italy: Day 8
on May 16, 2013, at 12 p.m.
Vinitaly…Day 3… Started at 10:00am with coffee at the Cantina Frentana booth with Felice…then we tasted through their whites from Abruzzo… 2012 Terre Valse Pecorino IGT…2012 Passerina, 2012 Cococciola… Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo (Rose)… 2012 Cococciola Spumante Brut and Pecorino Spumante Extra Dry… these wines were all bright and fresh…great wines for ...
TASTE BUDS (blog)
Lemon Meringue Heaven
on May 16, 2013, at 9:27 a.m.
Two lemons, zest and juice, are what you need to set your sour tooth a-tingling. Plus, of course, just the right proportion of egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and flour. What a lovely bunch of lemon meringue pie recipes readers sent. There were seven, plus or minus, of the classic lemon ...
IF MY COASTER COULD TALK (blog)
New England Brewfests 2013
on May 15, 2013, at 7:54 p.m.
New England Brewfests This list of Brewfests is a work in progress, I will continue to update this list as I learn of new Festivals. I do not endorse any of these festivals, I have not attended all of these festivals, this is just a compilation of upcoming events. If you see ...
POLL QUESTION
Maine House votes against creating food sovereignty act
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine House of Representatives dealt a blow to local food sovereignty advocates Wednesday, voting 93-49 against a bill that would have established the Maine Food Sovereignty Act of 2013. Nine Maine towns have passed local ordinances that claim home rule rights that contradict state food licensing ...
WHAT'S IN THE GLASS (blog)
What’s in the Glass goes to Italy: Day 7… Vinitaly Day 2
on May 15, 2013, at 12 p.m.
Up and on the road at 9:30… morning rush hour in Verona rivals any city in the United States…got to the fair 1/2 hour late to our first appointment with La Monacesca… fortunately our host… Aldo…knows the Vinitaly traffic well and was graciously understanding…first wine of the day…2011 La Monacesca ...
IF MY COASTER COULD TALK (blog)
Beer & Game Pairing Dinner
on May 14, 2013, at 7:54 p.m.
Have you been thinking to yourself “Wow, How long has it been since I’ve had Rattlesnake for dinner?” or maybe you just have a serious craving for some Kangaroo tenderloin, Or maybe you are just a fan of Allagash Brewing Company’s Beer and you want to try them in a ...
Six super-easy icebox pies for summer
Are you looking for a sweet treat but don’t want to turn on the oven? Do you have little to no culinary experience? Maybe you like to cook, but are also intimidated or put-off by the ingredient lists and number of steps on foodnetwork.com or allrecipes.com. Icebox pies are perfect ...
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