Purchasing, thawing, stuffing and roasting the holiday turkey may look daunting, but there are plenty of resources and information out there to help. Read More
Supporters of food sovereignty want local food producers to be exempt from state licensing and inspections governing the selling of food as long as the transactions are between the producers and the customers for home consumption. Read More
“Food is life. If you can feed yourself, then no one else can push you around or tell you what to do.” Read More
When Rachel Goclawski was a little kid spending her summers in Orleans, she says she was always tasting weeds. Read More
Good homeowner's policies don't just cover fires and severe storm damage. Read More
I take my steak pretty seriously. Most of my strongest opinions, in fact, have to do with the preparation and cooking of beef. I have held grudges longer than the duration of actual wars when restaurants overcooked my New York strip or ribeye. So a… Read More
For the first time, the group of nutritionists that advises the government on federal dietary standards has taken sustainability into account. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending Americans eat less red meat, and it says that a vegan diet has the least impact on… Read More
Didn’t get a ticket to the Eastern Maine Community College Chef Challenge? No worries! You can view the challenge live here as three of Maine’s prestigious chefs battle for the title of “Maine’s Chef.” BDN Maine is the presenting sponsor of the event, in addition to Bronson Audio,… Read More
Work days are busy … so busy in fact that a recent survey conducted by the American Dietetic Association found that up to 75 percent of us eat at our desks at least 2-3 times a week. Eating at your desk may save time and help you get… Read More
Did you harvest lots of tomatoes in the days before Tropical Storm Irene hit Maine? The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers some advice on what to do with them so all that hard work doesn’t go to waste. Read More
Despite the numerous folding chairs located near the food vendors, at a festival it’s inevitable to want to eat while walking, or shopping, or dancing, or pushing a baby stroller. Juggling a plate and fork and drink can get messy, especially when much of it is fried; hence,… Read More
