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Bangor Daily News

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What comes in a giblets bag

If you're preparing poultry for the first time, you might be wondering what you just pulled out of your bird. → Read More

5 alternatives to candy for trick-or-treaters

Every Halloween, millions of candy wrappers wind up in landfills. Talk about spooky. → Read More

How to grow pumpkins to carve next year

Growing your own pumpkins to carve is possible for home gardeners to do in Maine. → Read More

What you can forage for in the fall in Maine

These four foods are primed for foraging in the fall. → Read More

Sure, you could eat a decorative gourd. But don’t.

It’s decorative gourd season, Mainers. → Read More

Skip the canned pumpkin puree and make your own instead

Making your own pumpkin puree is an easy way to bring more flavor to your favorite fall dishes. → Read More

5 steps to finding the perfect carving pumpkin

Picking a perfect pumpkin and carving it is a hallowed fall tradition. → Read More

Your garden's winter preparation checklist

Garden winter prep is a great opportunity to get ahead on your to-do list for spring. → Read More

11 recipes that turn winter squash into delicious meals

These recipes will make you see the versatile fruit in a whole new way. → Read More

This is why your tomatoes are still green, and what you can do about it

Don't panic if you have a lack of juicy red tomatoes on your garden vines. → Read More

15 chicken recipes to mix up your dinner routine

Chicken is one of the most versatile and inexpensive forms of protein you can enjoy. → Read More

How to make your outdoor space comfortable in cold weather

Here are some tips from Maine designers about how to make your outdoor space comfortable in the cold. → Read More

These basic items in your home might be toxic to you

Some of the most detrimental chemicals to human health are hiding in plain sight around your home. % → Read More

How to save tomato seeds

When you get a really amazing tomato, you should consider saving its seeds for future planting seasons. → Read More

6 easy ways to ditch plastic in your garden

If you are looking to reduce plastic use in your garden, there are a few simple ways you can do so. → Read More

Follow these rules when collecting seashells at the beach

There's a safe way to collect seashells when you go to Maine beaches this summer. → Read More

8 recipes to help you cook through your abundance of zucchini and summer squash

Having extra zucchini should never be considered a curse. → Read More

7 ways to stay cool at home without air conditioning

Running the air conditioning all day is not only harmful for the environment, but it can be expensive. → Read More

9 strawberry recipes that will make this season’s early berries shine

You can eat strawberries by themselves, or you could get creative with your bounty. → Read More

What you should know before drinking apple cider vinegar for weight loss

Apple cider vinegar is touted as an agent for weight loss, and there's some research to support the "apple cider vinegar weight loss diet." → Read More