vegan Archives - Centralmaine.com

Vegan ice cream is trending nationally, and in Maine, too

by Avery Yale Kamila July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

Some ice cream makers specialize in it. Others add vegan lines to their dairy-based businesses.

But it may be the next big thing in farming.

An active community of Maine vegans on Facebook can tempt you with photos of mouthwatering vegan meals and tell you where to buy jackfruit.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 27, 2018May 24, 2018

Try the Rudalevige method, doing the heavy lifting and preparation ahead of time.

And hungry festivalgoers will find plenty of vegan food.

Even burger chains are adding meatless burgers to their menus.

Maine Burger Company is the state’s fourth veggie burger business and sells patties made from chickpeas, beets and red potatoes.

by Avery Yale Kamila April 11, 2018April 10, 2018

They see plenty of firsthand evidence of the growing numbers of vegans and reducetarians.

by MELISSA D'ARABIAN April 11, 2018April 10, 2018

These tomatoes can be made in advance, so they are equally brilliant for both company dinners and weeknight family suppers.

Josh Berry’s year without meat changed the way he cooks for his customers at Union in Portland’s Press Hotel.