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They deliver to your door. Here’s what you can do to make it easier and safer this winter.
Whether you’re expecting a gift from Grandma or a lobster feast from your favorite restaurant, the people making home deliveries could use some consideration during the winter holidays — and always.
Some Mainers are rethinking holiday meals in wake of rising food costs and unsteady economy
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are featuring fewer guests, smaller portions and more scratch cooking in an effort to cut costs.
This canned holiday staple was invented by a Mainer – and people have strong opinions
The debate over canned versus fresh cranberry sauce continues to rage across holiday food-laden tables.
Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
Want to build a gingerbread house? These experts have the sweet tips and tricks.
Cereal makes for a convincing roof shingle. Melted hard candy creates pretty stained glass windows. And patience is key.
Two Maine desserts named to New York Times ‘best’ list
Times staff singled out sweets at Franciska Wine Bar in Portland and McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.
Our food editor finishes her 2025 culinary bucket list with a family recipe — and memories
Attempting to recreate her mother’s sweet-and-sour stuffed cabbage was a sweet — and bittersweet — experience.
This Maine cook gets into the season with a steamed pudding worthy of Dickens
The old-fashioned technique has largely fallen from favor, but the cooking is very forgiving and the results incredibly moist.
Preparing the Thanksgiving feast begins months ahead at Wild Oats in Brunswick
Making thousands of pies, sides, cookies, breads and everything customers need for their holiday table takes lots of planning and oodles of early mornings.