Baked beans and brown bread – a New England tradition

A Maine food historian explains the origin of Saturday night baked bean dinners.

Soul food coming to the Maine Mall

Soul Food Paradise, a takeout restaurant operating out of Fork Food Lab in Portland, plans to move to the Maine Mall food court next month.

Allagash named Brewer of the Year in prestigious tasting competition

The Great American Beer Festival honored the Portland brewery Friday with its Brewer of the Year award and two silver medals.

Goodbye, exposed brick walls and mismatched tables. Many of Portland’s newest eateries are embracing high-concept design

In these breweries, bars and restaurants, the design is as delicious as the food.

Harvest: Potatoes, the time is nigh

‘Buy American’ isn’t just for cars or washing machines. A proposed bill applies to flowers

The American Grown Act, supported by Rep. Pingree and Sen. King, asks that the U.S. government buy U.S. blossoms.

Can’t wait? Poach your pears and make chocolate pear cake

The window of pear perfection is fleeting. We've got a fix for that.

Grow (or otherwise obtain): A fall cover for your garden

Ready or not, here it comes: first frost

Some plants die immediately, others can withstand colder weather for a time.

Gardiner’s ‘Swine & Stein’ celebration scheduled to go ahead in October

Gardiner Main Street's signature event returns to Water Street in its brewfest format, with beer, food, fun and games.