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.

Do This, Food

Run & Eat: At Luis’s Arepera, a sizable and satisfying lunch

by Peggy Grodinsky September 14, 2020September 17, 2020

But when will Maine inaugurate the afternoon siesta?

Food, Recipes

Homefront: Can s’mores be improved? This version, with Italian flavors, say yes

September 13, 2020September 9, 2020

Cookies and camping can be one way to help you carry on through the coronavirus pandemic.

Business, Food, Recipes

A baker’s hopes for the Jewish New Year start with a round challah

by Peggy Grodinsky September 13, 2020September 18, 2020

Elise Richer has had to make a lot of changes at Tin Pan Bakery since the start of the pandemic, but she’s still going.

Food

Managers and owners bring out the front-of-house muscle

by Andrew Ross September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

In a time of coronavirus, sometimes a firm – but respectful – hand is needed to remind diners to follow the rules.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Just what is a plant-based diet? Opinions vary

by Christine Burns Rudalevige September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

But all methods of defining it and adhering to it do good for the planet.

Food, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: An exciting discovery in his very own backyard

by Tom Atwell September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

Several native black cherry trees grew up, unseen, under our columnist’s very eyes. The tree provides many benefits to Maine birds, butterflies and mammals.