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Food & Drink

all the edible parts of a lobster

The Edible Parts of a Lobster, Ranked

From yeah! to meh: An opinionated guide to bug bites.
Sam Hayward

The Sam Hayward Ripple Effect

Nearly 25 years since opening Portland's Fore Street, "he's almost like the patron saint of the Maine food scene."
Baked Beans

How to Make Bean-Hole Beans

Prepare the 19th-century lumber-camp staple like a pro.
How to Make a Maine Lobster Roll

This Is How You Make a Lobster Roll at Home

Expert advice on how to make your own Maine classic (plus how to buy lobster from afar).
Lobster Roll

The Definitive Maine Coast Lobster Roll Road Trip

Nine of our favorite spots to enjoy the state’s quintessential treat — and our favorite places to explore nearby.
Watcharee’s pad-thai sauce

Pantry Notes: Watcharee’s Stockpile-able Thai Sauces

An ode to the Maine-made curries getting one Down East editor through self-isolation.
Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook

What’s For Dinner? Beans, Chowder, Lobster (and More Beans)

Family recipes from all 16 counties fill the pages of the Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook.
burger from River House Maine in Damariscotta

Damariscotta’s River House Keeps It Close to Home

Big on local sourcing, the "values-based" restaurant splits the difference between folksy and frilly.
Atsuko Fujimoto’s not-your-father’s Danish, filled with strawberry–green-tea custard from Norimoto Bakery

Atsuko Fujimoto’s Crossover Cooking

At her wholesale Norimoto Bakery, she's infusing classic pastries with farflung flavors.
Water buffalo at ME Water Buffalo Co. in Appleton

Maine Water Buffaloes Make Amazing Gelato

ME Water Buffalo Co. farm and creamery is a heartfelt affair.
Annemarie AhearnMaine Coast Paella

Springtime Recipes from Modern Country Cooking

An excerpt from contributor Annemarie Ahearn's gorgeous new cookbook.
Taste Test: R.E.D.D. Energy Bars

Taste Test: R.E.D.D. Energy Bars

The pocket-size snacks pack impressive nutrition stats. Are they loaded with flavor too?
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