And if you don’t have time to start from scratch, it’s easy to spice up jarred sauce.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
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I grew up learning to cook what’s on hand, and now it’s my pandemic superpower
There’s a satisfaction that comes with being able to whip up a tasty meal no matter what ingredients are available.
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Vegan Kitchen: Is meat-eating around the world trending down?
Let’s hope so, says our columnist. The pandemic contributed to a decline in the consumption of animal products for the second year in a row.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Caldbeck holiday show conveys sense of this place
The Autumn Group Show runs through Jan. 16 in Rockland.
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Dine In Maine: Put boots on the ground for a culinary tour of Biddeford
Salivate through shop windows on Christmas, or go when you can enjoy all the foodie fare.
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Theater review: One man ably reimagines ‘A Christmas Carol’
Portland Stage premieres the reworked holiday classic in person and streaming on demand.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Been there, done that: A new TV version of ‘The Stand’ pits good against evil after a deadly pandemic
The CBS All Access series makes one wonder if “based on a novel by Stephen King” is a warning rather than an enticement.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Make this cranberry and candied ginger granola part of your winter routine
Don’t settle for packaged granola when you can make it yourself.
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Quick-cooking brisket bulgogi brings rich Korean flavors to the table
The meat is perfect for sliders and tacos, or can be served over rice.
Posted inVegan Kitchen
Maine’s top vegan news stories of 2020
While animal-based food processors experienced problems, vegan options abounded on local menus.