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Peggy Grodinsky
Staff Writer
Peggy is the editor of the Food & Dining section and the books page at the Portland Press Herald. Previously, she was executive editor of Cook’s Country, a Boston-based national magazine published by America’s Test Kitchen. She spent several years in Texas as food editor at the Houston Chronicle. Peggy has taught food writing to graduate students at New York University and Harvard Extension School. She worked for seven years at the James Beard Foundation in New York and spent a year as a journalism fellow at the University of Hawaii. Her work has appeared in “Best of Food Writing” in 2017 and in “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” in 2008.
Posted inBusiness, Food
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.
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Posted inFood, Recipes
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.
Posted inFood, Recipes
A crisp snap pea salad turns indulgent when paired with burrata
The creamy, indulgent cheese pairs perfectly with just about any perfect vegetable (or fruit).
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
‘Hedge’ puts a new spin on the midlife crisis novel
The strange, lingering power of Jane Delury’s eerie new novel.
Posted inBooks, Business, Food, Local & State, News
Quill Books & Beverage in Westbrook to close
The owners of the bookstore/cafe blamed post-pandemic changes in the city of Westbrook.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
The Quarry in Monson wins a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
The restaurant, which won in the Outstanding Hospitality category, was the culmination of a longtime dream of Philippines-born chef/owner Marilou Ranta.
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: Acquaint yourself with new Old Port cafe Bread & Friends
You can also find its bread and jam on the shelves of small markets.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Satisfy your craving for crunch with these salad toppers
Look to your bread drawer, cereal box and fridge for all sorts foodstuffs that can be crumbled or crisped up.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
A trio of science-based children’s books run the gamut from A (ants) to T (turtles)
Two picture books and a middle-grade novel use mysterious ants, the plight of a sea turtle, and the lure of the “invisible” world to draw young readers into their stories. “Isabel and the Invisible World” By Alan Lightman Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki MIT Kids Press 2023, 44 pages $18.99 Age: 4-6 For any child, the […]
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