Peggy Grodinsky

Staff Writer

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Published
June 18, 2023

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).
Published
June 11, 2023

‘Hedge’ puts a new spin on the midlife crisis novel

The strange, lingering power of Jane Delury’s eerie new novel.
Published
June 8, 2023

Quill Books & Beverage in Westbrook to close

The owners of the bookstore/cafe blamed post-pandemic changes in the city of Westbrook.
Published
June 5, 2023

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.
Published
June 5, 2023

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.
Published
June 4, 2023

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.
Published
June 4, 2023

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 […]
Published
May 28, 2023

Maine chefs are putting a new twist on soft serve ice cream

High-quality ingredients and inventive toppings elevate the summertime treat.
Published
May 21, 2023

Bedside table: ‘Flashbulb Memories’ by Margaret Wiley and Gail Chop

Book recommendations from readers.
Published
May 14, 2023

Hundreds of pounds of pasta mysteriously appeared in the N.J. woods. Cue the puns

‘I didn’t expect it to go viral at all,’ said community activist Nina Jochnowitz. ‘I had no idea the global reach of spaghetti.’