Peggy Grodinsky

Staff Writer

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Published
March 6, 2016

Open Book: New reads on maple sugaring

With the help of these authors, you can do it yourself, or just read about it.
Published
February 24, 2016

Cookbook review: ‘The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen’ offers beautiful and intriguing recipes

Amelia Saltsman captures the way Jews worldwide have adapted local ingredients to fit their tradition.
Published
February 10, 2016

For some people, lack of love at first bite is real

We asked Portlanders what food, drink and dining habits would make them say no to a second date.
Published
February 7, 2016

Portland Farmers’ Market to start membership Friends of the Market program

Donations will help foster community and support access for low-income Mainers to the market.
Published
December 13, 2015

What’s That? A furoshiki

The Japanese cloths are the ultimate reusable wrapping paper.
Published
December 2, 2015

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Falmouth: Students get pragmatic lessons

A Cumberland County class on savory pies has many takeaways for the home kitchen.
Published
October 25, 2015

Open Book: Green reads, in brief

‘The Curious Nature Guide’ and ‘Nature Anatomy’ are great for gift-giving.
Published
October 21, 2015

Cape Elizabeth poet Marcia F. Brown talks about reading, writing and food

Book groups serve as the inspiration for her new book, ‘Well Read, Well Fed.”
Published
October 18, 2015

Marketwatch: Ginger root

This tropical plant has wandered very far from home.
Published
September 30, 2015

A tiny but delicious crop of Asian pears is growing in Maine

Will the fruit take root here? A few farms are experimenting to see what varieties might thrive.