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Bloody good: Stephen King-themed cookbook blends delicious, dreary into fearsome froth

by Tim Cebula October 28, 2022October 29, 2022

In ‘Castle Rock Kitchen,’ released this month by Ten Speed Press, a cookbook author from New Brunswick and a Maine photographer let their creative juices splatter.

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Green Plate Special: 13 tips for cooking in a chilly kitchen

by Christine Burns Rudalevige October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

Here are some tricks to prepare ingredients and equipment before cooking begins.

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Skillet cake with honey and pears is a beauty with rustic charm

by Ellie Krieger Special to The Washington Post October 16, 2022October 7, 2022

A subtly sweet cake made with whole-grain flour, polenta and caramelized pears.

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DNA testing sheds light on the vast, mysterious world of heirloom apples

by Tim Cebula September 25, 2022September 24, 2022

Genetic testing is helping identify older varieties of Maine apples, and may promise more delicious, more diverse fruit in our future.

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After you’ve eaten the corn, deploy this genius idea to wring all the good from the corncobs

by Christine Burns Rudalevige August 28, 2022August 27, 2022

Make Corncob Jelly. Then, for a special treat, spoon it on Double Corn Muffins.

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Green Plate Special: Flower power on the plate (and in the glass)

by Christine Burns Rudalevige July 24, 2022July 23, 2022

Use edible flowers to add whimsy, flavor, texture and dimension to your meals, fancy or not.

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

by Tim Cebula July 24, 2022July 24, 2022

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.

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Green Plate Special: Make-ahead scones of every hue and season

by Christine Burns Rudalevige June 26, 2022June 25, 2022

Add seasonal fruit compote to the dough, then, whenever you get a craving, pull the scones from the freezer and bake. Bonus: It’s a good way to use up less than perfect fruit.