Leslie Bridgers is the features editor for the Portland Press Herald, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and culture. She spent 10 years as a reporter, half of that time for the Portland Press Herald, covering the western suburbs of Portland, writing feature stories and working on special projects. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Put your sleuthing cap on with ‘Enola Holmes’ and these 8 other Sherlock adaptations
The game is afoot, ol’ chap! Netflix has released “Enola Holmes” and before we get any further, let us assure you that was the first and last attempt at British parlance you’ll read here today. It’s just hard not to get swept up in the tweed suits of it all (or the restrictive Victorian-era dresses […]
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Gingery carrot-apple pancakes welcome fall with a subtle sweetness
These are not typical flapjacks with bits of apple and carrot mixed in for seasoning. Here, the produce leads the way with mounds of shredded green apple and carrot bound into tender, lightly browned skillet cakes with just enough egg and whole grain flour to hold them together in pancake form. The inherent sweetness of […]
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
How ‘Schitt’s Creek’ became the most beloved comedy on TV
If you knew what “Schitt’s Creek” was in 2015, you were likely one of two things: a huge fan of co-creator Eugene Levy and his fellow “SCTV Network” alum Catherine O’Hara, or Canadian. That’s because the sitcom, about a wealthy family forced to relocate to an unfortunately named town after being defrauded out of their […]
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Bedside Table: Tale of Osage tribe melds interests in true crime and racial justice
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ by David Grann tells of the murder of tribal members in Oklahoma.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Latest biography of Longfellow is the best yet
Local review: ‘Cross of Snow’ shows how the Portland native’s reputation as a poet has rebounded.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Society Notebook: Telling Room embraces virtual version of variety show
The annual Show & Tell fundraiser was prerecorded and will be available to view as of Friday evening.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Outdoor performance by Portland Ballet reflects our current times
The company performed ‘Four Seasons,’ choreographed by its artistic and executive director.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Embracing quinoa’s nutty flavor is the key to unlocking its potential
I have struggled to understand America’s love affair with quinoa. Sure, it’s packed with protein, about eight grams per cup, and it’s quick-cooking, which is always a bonus. But the flavor? I find it dusty and dull, a far cry from the floral overtones of, say, jasmine rice. It also may as well be recommended […]
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Enjoy Kate Greene’s photos at surface value, or dive deeper
‘So Much Water So Close To Home’ is up at Grant Wahlquist Gallery in Portland through Oct. 31.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020
Tadka – a spice-infused oil or ghee – can take any salad from ho-hum to flavorful
Salads may not immediately come to mind when Indian food is mentioned. Spice-rich, ingredient-heavy, multistep dishes such as chicken tikka masala, samosas, biryani more often symbolize the cuisine. A variety of salads, however, are savored throughout India. They differ in style and flavor from region to region and table to table, and usually perform in […]
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