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.

Food, Recipes

Gretchen’s table: An easy, fresh-tasting chicken dish for spring

by Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) May 17, 2020May 13, 2020

Lemon chicken takes advantage of a citrus staple that is a cook’s secret weapon.

Books, Review

Abandoning suburbia for the open water, a family finds more than adventure in ‘Sea Wife’

by Maureen Corrigan Special to The Washington Post May 17, 2020May 13, 2020

Writer Amity Gaige explores whether a round-the-world trip in a sailboat can save a failing marriage.

Food, Recipes

This Mexican-style casserole is an old-school favorite for a reason

by Ann Maloney The Washington Post May 17, 2020May 13, 2020

The dish is so simple and so variable, you almost don’t need a recipe.

Books, Review

Book review: The school we all wish we’d attended

by Amy MacDonald May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

In Chris Van Dusen’s latest picture book, Abe Lincoln teaches history and field trips go to Mars.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Curbside expansions, virtual tours and lobster lines

by Peggy Grodinsky May 13, 2020May 12, 2020

More restaurants and bakeries open for curbside pickup, and a food tour company takes it online.

Do This, Food

Run & Eat: The Knotted Apron proves its mettle

by Peggy Grodinsky May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

Open for just six weeks before the shutdown, for now the Portland restaurant offers high-quality takeout to its lucky neighbors in Rosemont and Deering.