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.

Food, Vegan Kitchen

Vegan Kitchen: Hearts of palm, oyster mushrooms make tasty ‘lobster’ rolls

by Avery Yale Kamila July 5, 2020July 7, 2020

Vegan lobster rolls are finally making an appearance in Maine.

Arts & Entertainment

Deep Water: ‘Using Country in a Sentence,’ by Richard Blanco

July 5, 2020June 30, 2020

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Arts & Entertainment

Wait for it no more: TV debut of ‘Hamilton’ here

by Peter Marks The Washington Post July 5, 2020June 29, 2020

The day marking the celebration of our national story was upon us. An occasion to spread joy throughout the land as Americans reflected on the sacrifices of the Founding Fathers and considered what their labors on behalf of democratic government have wrought. I speak, of course, of that special date, the Third of July. Otherwise […]

Uncategorized

Tomato-corn chowder combines two summer favorites

by By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) July 5, 2020June 29, 2020

Corn is starting to arrive in grocery stores. I also spotted local Amish tomatoes at Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. in the Strip District last week, which got me thinking, “Why not combine the two in a super-easy soup?” Cookbook author and television personality Carla Hall (you probably know her from “The Chew” on ABC) has just […]

Food, Recipes

Homefront: Reproduce restaurant flavors with this easy version of bibimbap

July 5, 2020July 8, 2020

There’s no need to be intimidated by the popular Korean dish.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

Art review: Leon Benn paintings capture the lushness of summer in the city

by Stacey Kors July 5, 2020July 2, 2020

The exhibit runs through Aug. 22 at Grant Wahlquist Gallery in Portland.

Uncategorized

A dry marinade and two-zone grill are the one-two punch of great grilling

by Martha Holmberg Special To The Washington Post July 5, 2020June 28, 2020

At last, summer has officially begun, and we’re all ready for the simple pleasure of standing around a grill outside, cool drink in hand, watching dinner happen. Unfortunately, with live-fire cooking (I count a gas grill in that category), you can’t simply set your oven temperature and pour another Arnold Palmer. Grilling requires full engagement […]