Easter has always been a favorite holiday, especially now with small grandchildren on hand excited for their Easter baskets and the traditional egg hunt. Since I would rather hang out with them than spend too much time in the kitchen, I like to prepare all I can ahead of time. Except for the vegetables, these […]
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Ukrainian egg decorator brings ancient Easter tradition back to Bates College
Artist Lesia Sochor of Belfast, whose parents were born in Ukraine, says the eggs are a symbol of good health and abundance and are a revered part of the Ukrainian culture.
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Homefront: Lamb for Easter from a local of Greek heritage who really knows his stuff
“Lamb has long played a starring role on Greek dinner tables, especially at holiday time. The flavor is unique, complex, and comparatively rich. Many happy memories go back to the early 1960s when my Greek grandparents, maternal (Panagakos) and paternal (Doukas), would always have lamb at the center of their Easter extravaganzas. “A close examination […]
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Sure, it’s Easter, but what about that other holiday?
International Carrot Day was established to celebrate the healthfulness of the root vegetable.
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The Wrap: New restaurants, reopenings, and a new chef
Learn about Bayonne ham, cook at The Castle, and order Easter dinner.
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An Italian Easter bread from an unforgettable lady
Grandma Nan was as colorful as the Easter eggs that she used to stud the braided loaf she baked annually for the holiday.
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The Wrap: Maine’s first non-alcoholic craft beer hits the stores
A new restaurant for Monument Square, and Easter eats.
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Maine Observer: A solitary Easter this year
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing will mean that this year’s celebration will be unlike any other.
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Hop on over to your local candy shop (but keep your distance)
Show local candy makers some love by filling Easter baskets with Maine-made chocolate bunnies.