food
High levels of ultra-processed foods linked with early death, brain issues
Such foods encompass a broad category, including cookies, doughnuts, potato chips, hot dogs, white bread and frozen meals.
Where do you go for pizza perfection?
It’s time to talk about pizza. Most people we know are rabidly devoted to one local pizza joint, and they will bare knuckle box anybody who disagrees with them. We don’t want any trouble. We’d just like to know what is your favorite pizza in the area and exactly what it is about that pie […]
Punjabi-style black-eyed peas recipe
From Sandy Garson’s cookbook: “Veggiyana, the Dharma of Cooking, 108 Easy Vegetarian Recipes and Food Wisdom” Punjabi-style black-eyed peas Serves 6 You can prepare this rich and pungent dhal rather quickly by using canned pre-cooked black-eyed peas instead of dried ones. You can also halve it. This is the faster modern-times way. 2, 15-ounce cans […]
Food historian maps geography of what we eat
Writer and chef Sandy Garson of Bath has studied the origins of our favorite dishes.
USDA to continue classifying potato as a vegetable, not a grain
The decision comes amid updates to U.S. dietary guidelines that generated pushback from Maine lawmakers.
Mason’s Brewing Company suspends plans to build brewery in Auburn
Mason’s new brewery initially was projected to be completed and ready to open by last summer.
Poland Spring rolling out water in aluminum bottles
Poland Spring parent company BlueTriton announced the aluminum bottles are part of a long-term sustainability plan.
Brazilian steakhouse ‘Food Point’ almost ready to open in Lewiston
The Buzz: Mason’s Brewing Company suspends plans to build brewery in Auburn; Poland Spring switching to aluminum bottles; Auburn law firm closing after 93 years.
Nutty Netties Cafe adding a second location in Auburn
The Buzz: Popular purveyor of chocolates and breakfast and lunch spot will phase in a new location on Main Street.