Maine had 11 semi-finalists in major categories but Alison Pray of Standard Baking Co. is the lone finalist. Read More
Corned beef and cabbage: Myth #1: it’s too involved to make. Myth #1 busted. It’s much easier to braise a piece of corned beef with a passle of veggies than sourcing, searing and saucing those Korean short ribs you’ve been coddling in the slow cooker for… Read More
“All of us here at Smuttynose are eager to turn the page and start our next chapter." Read More
Orphaned by circumstance and the storm... and a reprise of Fish 'n' Potatoes, an enduring Maritime favorite. Read More
Italians have an appreciation for the historical roots of their cuisine, and in particular they have a passion for the margherita, a pizza ostensibly named after a 19th-century Italian queen. Read More
Altogether, the 40-seat Lost Kitchen in Freedom received 10,000 calls in 24 hours from would-be diners vying for a reservation for 2017. Read More
It isn’t just corned beef and cabbage for St.Paddy’s Day, anymore. And even though an awful lot of traditional Irish cooking leans heavily on spuds, onions or leeks, and oats in various states—ground, rolled, cut—pork, ham, and sausage also graced the tables of the… Read More
Here are some great choices when you want comfort food that fills your belly in a happy way and maybe inspires a nice nap afterward. Read More
“I hear you’re thinking of running for the House. I can tell you right now they you’re not going to win. Now, if you’re interested in politics, you should start by joining the County Democratic Women’s Club. They’re getting ready for a card party as a… Read More
Even if you and I barely noticed, a month or more ago our chicken friends observed the days getting longer and began to lay eggs after taking their winter vacation roughly from November into January. Bless them. What a compensation some brilliant golden yolks… Read More
Kids need "someone else's back yard." Mine came from an unusual place - my next door neighbor Betsy. Plus, a simple traditional recipe for fried corn meal mush. A bit of nostalgia and one of the best comfort foods I've ever had. Read More
Quiche feels fancy, like you’ve stepped outside your little townhouse into a fancy country inn where freshly squeezed orange juice sits in carafes and little itty bitty flaky croissants beckon with soft butter nearby. But in reality, this could be one of the easiest recipes you make all year. Read More
Leftover French bread is soaked in an egg mixture with whole raspberries overnight. In the morning, take it out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats and then bake it. In about a half-hour it will bake to a lovely golden goodness with crisp edges and a soft, lightly sweetened underside. You can serve squares of it plain or drizzled with maple syrup for a sweeter breakfast treat. Read More
Friar’s Bakehouse, an iconic part of the downtown Bangor dining scene for more than 18 years, will serve its last lunch on Friday. Read More
One young mom I know with three wiggly, energetic, and always-hungry kids aged six and under, never sets out in the family car without packing snacks. Sometimes a couple apples cored and cut up, some almonds, cheesy little crackers, plain popcorn—usually some sort of… Read More
These muffin tops are a great example of how lightly sweetened can be absolutely perfect. Sweetened with only a little honey, these have a wonderful crustiness, and a tender crumb. Read More
Recalling a few of my salty years with my Muscongus Bay Sloop, and a rich and hearty French onion soup with gruyere. Read More
Winter Camp encourages independence for kids with bleeding disorders, and is a meeting and sharing weekend for all ages with a connection to hemophilia. Read More
The cassoulet ready for the bread crumb layer to finish it off. If a dish tastes great, who quibbles over authenticity? France’s famous bean stew rich with duck, pork, and sausage with generous lashings of duck fat, and onion, herbs, and a crust… Read More
The finalists for the awards will be announced in March, and the winners will be announced in a ceremony in New York City in May. Read More
