by Karen D’Andrea A hamburger with bacon and cheese often evokes delight in anticipation of taking a great big bite. That has changed for some people today, although not for the reasons you might think. Many people are now thinking about how their food contributes to climate change. As the old adage goes, there is…
Erin Covey-Smith Food hubs have been getting a lot of buzz in Maine lately and there’s good reason. When you have an organized way to bring farmers and producers together with the public, we all stand to gain. As USDA agricultural economist Alan Borst puts it, a “food hub is a facility that is central…
Erin Covey-Smith Do you have a child in your life who is generally vying for a snack – primarily of the sweet variety? Next time the request comes in, take advantage of the opportunity to have some fun in the kitchen. You can make up something simple and sweet, without lots of extra sugar. The…
Many southern to midcoast-area churches in Maine dish out a heap of food and hospitality at their down-home, public bean “suppahs.” But some churches hold other savory food events, such as turkey, roast beef and lobster suppers! The following list highlights many such public suppers, a number of which are held throughout the summer and…
The blogosphere is overflowing with cooking blogs, covering everything from sheer decadence to haute cuisine to the just plain strange. Looking for some good clean eating with an emphasis on local, organic veggies and DIY kitchen tips? Here’s a list of our favorites, broken down into some of today’s common dietary preferences – plus some…
By Jennifer Hazard I’m blessed with a family that likes to eat. Ever since my children were mere babes, my husband and I have made it a point to take them to restaurants we can all enjoy. The result of our dining adventures has enabled us to get to know some of the best family-friendly…
By Caitlin Gilmet Photos by John Finch THE WORD “CULTURE” is rooted in the idea of cultivation and growth. It can refer to the achievements that help make our society better, more interesting, and more successful, and it can also refer to the bacteria, molds, and acids that help give cheese its unique character. Culture…
By Carey Kish Maine’s microbrewers have been at the forefront of the craft beer movement in the U.S. ever since pioneer David Geary opened his brewery in Portland in 1986, the first microbrewery east of the Mississippi River. Today, the number of licensed breweries in Maine hovers around 80 and includes some of the best breweries…
By Lisa Wolff Maine’s foodie entrepreneurs are quickly catching on to the low-overhead joy of cooking up street food from their own moveable feast-mobiles. With menu items ranging from fiddlehead pork belly okonomikayi to lobster rolls six ways and corn, cucumber, and blueberry salad, these food trucks and carts are dishing up menus that are…
In February and March 2015, we held a series of “H-app-y Hours” to celebrate the launch of The SunriseGuide Mobile Edition. Every party was at a different location, and we asked each venue to create a signature cocktail for the event called “Winter Sunrise.” Each venue created its own unique interpretation of the drink…and this is…