Also in today’s paper was a feature story on the contributions of a Maine farm family toward feeding the hungry and an article about the resurgence of salmon farming in the state.
Category: General News
Trivia Challenge
Down East is running a culinary trivia challenge. There’s a new question every day between now and December 20 and each right answer gets you another chance in a drawing to win dinner at Evangeline and an overnight stay at the Danforth Inn.
Scallops
The Maine scallop season for draggers and divers has been reduced by nearly 50% according to this report from the Press Herald.
Lobster for Thanksgiving
Also in today’s paper was an article about a website, www.lobstercelebrations.com, which encourages people to swap their Thanksgiving turkey for lobster this year or at least incorporate it into their menu.
More Bizarre Foods
For those of you still hankering for more Bizarre Foods or Deathmatch news you’re in luck. Plating Up the official blog of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine has posted some observations on the show and johnnyd has a item on the eGullet forums (scroll to the bottom of the page) with details on “presentations that were left on the cutting-room floor”.
City Council News
Slainte's Liquor License
The Bollard has an article about a recommendation from the police to the City Council to not renew Slainte’s liquor license.
2 More Blogs
There are two new entries on the list of local food blogs: Borrowed Sweet and Tasting in Tongues.
Turkey Challenge
The Wayside Food Pantry, a food distributor to local food pantries has issued a Turkey Challenge hoping to spur the donation of several hundred turkeys in time for Thanksgiving according to an article in this week’s Portland edition of The Forecaster.
Switch on Miss Portland + Local Vegan Sweets
Also in The Switch are a profile of the Miss Portland Diner and some guidance on where to find vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free desserts.