Peggy Grodinsky

Staff Writer

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Published
August 21, 2023

Maine’s peach crop this year is a total loss

Frigid temperatures and high winds in February doomed the fruit, which grows on trees that are sensitive to the cold.
Published
August 20, 2023

Hummus turns into a sauce for this fast one-pot pasta

Using hummus instead of chickpeas saves time, helps avoid waste, and puts a sometimes-pasty store-bought product to good use.
Published
August 9, 2023

The Wrap: The Continental and The Clam Bar open in Portland

Wolfpeach in Camden closes, Vena’s Fizz House tacks and Vintage Maine gets a surprise visit.
Published
August 6, 2023

In our search for a few home cooks, we got a window into kitchens across Maine

An overwhelming response to our call for contributors to a new column made us rethink it. Here’s what you can expect from Home Plates.
Published
July 30, 2023

A cake to weather a storm, from Cathie Pelletier’s ‘Northeaster’

This frugal, old-fashioned Blueberry Cake with Nutmeg Sauce appears in her new book about Mainers in the blizzard of 1952.
Published
July 23, 2023

Can ChatGPT help Maine food professionals save time?

We tested the chatbot’s knowledge of the local food scene and got results that ranged from boring to blatantly wrong to borderline genius.
Published
July 9, 2023

If you thought a vegan diet was punishing, check out these sundaes

A number of ice cream shops in Maine now offer indulgent vegan sundaes, complete with vegan gummy bears and peanut butter cups.
Published
July 2, 2023

Dish up red, white and blue with this savory fruit salad

Watermelon, blueberries and feta come together for a juicy, refreshing side ideal all summer long.
Published
June 25, 2023

Feeling peckish? Late at night or in between meals, Maine hotels offer plenty to snack on

Some hoteliers say it’s about much more than food and makes guests feel cozy and at home.
Published
June 18, 2023

Spicy chili oil noodles make a 20-minute weeknight meal

The dish, from TikTokers Caught Snackin’, will make your tongue tingle, but it’s easy to tame and comes together quickly.