Littoral Books’ latest, ‘North by Northeast: New Short Fiction by Writers from Maine and New England,’ casts a wide net, from familiar locations to the state’s legendary fog.
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 inFood, Recipes
Peanut sauce and crunchy bok choy give this tofu sheet-pan dinner tang and texture
As elaborate, rich holiday meals reach their seasonal peak, isn’t it nice to have a recipe at the ready that’s simple to cook and healthy to eat? You’re welcome.
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An American writer in Paris, seduced by the Seine
Elaine Sciolino’s “The Seine: The River That Made Paris,” is a love letter, but the facts at times get in the way of the narrative.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2019
Our restaurant critic sums up the year in dining, from cheeseburgers to uni tongues, Buffalo tempeh pizza to tartes tropéziennes – and back again.
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How not to ruin that pricy piece of meat in the holiday meal
To take some of the jangle out of your pre-preparation nevers, here are some tips from the experts.
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Maine Gardener: Imagine your winter landscape draped in snow
When you plant, think about how your garden will look from the warmth of interior viewpoints.
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Kick off your holiday party with this bubbling-hot crab and spinach dip
A dip fresh from the oven always gets an almost royal welcome (frequently involving bowing).
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Spice up Hanukkah with these Indian potato fritters
Another miracle? Let batata vada pav fill in for latkes.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
When nothing but a burger will do …
‘The Ultimate Burger,’ a new cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen, offers ideas aplenty for burgers, sides and homemade condiments.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: As the North Pole melts, Santa is vulnerable
This year, offer him vegan cookies and oat milk, and help stave off climate change, in a small way.