Leslie Bridgers

Columnist

Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.

Green Plate Special: Get fresh garlic while it’s fresh (and why that’s not redundant)

by Christine Burns Rudalevige August 8, 2022May 14, 2026

Here’s how make use of the whole heads of fresh, fresh garlic, including the skins.

Food, Vegan Kitchen

Vegan Kitchen: More plant-based foods partner with pop culture icons

by Avery Yale Kamila August 7, 2022August 6, 2022

Younger generations are more interested in vegan foods, and marketing professionals have taken notice.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Society Notebook: Supporting the soul-centering services that grieving families can rely on

by Amy Paradysz August 7, 2022August 3, 2022

The Center for Grieving Children met a fundraising goal that will help it continue providing its essential services for free.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

Art review: Stopping short of abstraction, James Fitzgerald aimed to convey the inner life of things

by Jorge S. Arango August 7, 2022August 6, 2022

The Monhegan Museum, which has preserved the island artist’s legacy and studio, is showcasing his work this summer.

Recipes

Wrap egg salad in nori for an umami-rich breakfast or snack

by Ellie Krieger Special To The Washington Post August 7, 2022August 2, 2022

Feeling adventurous? This super-simple recipe welcomes variations like fresh dill, or a dash hot sauce.

Recipes

For a memorable Greek salad, grill your feta

by Ann Maloney The Washington Post August 7, 2022July 30, 2022

This Greek salad recipe brought back one of my favorite food memories. My husband and I were sitting in a small restaurant in Greece, waiting for our food to arrive. We watched as a waiter carried a salad toward our table. On top of it was something big, square and white. When the plate was […]