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
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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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020
Bacon and shrimp prove to be a mighty pair in these stuffed burgers
Sometimes a serendipitous food discovery can send you down a delicious path. I’ve always loved shrimp. My husband, who grew up on Bayou Lafourche in South Louisiana, likes to say his family was so poor they had to eat shrimp every day. Back in the day, his family very much lived off the land and […]
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020
Deep Water: ‘reaping,’ by Jeri Theriault
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020
Gochugaru transforms this one-pan chicken stir-fry into something truly exciting
Like everyone else I know, I’ve been cooking at home much more than usual these past several months. I have enjoyed it and have been eating well, but after awhile I found myself getting bored with my own culinary repertoire. To get out of my rut, I turned to a new cookbook for inspiration, “My […]
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2020
Indie Film: Scraping the bottom of the streaming barrel isn’t all bad
A third round of suggestions for alternative streaming services
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2020
Bar Guide: Cocktails now come bundled with other fun stuff
Have fancy drinks while you’re setting sail, watching a movie or making a meal.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2020
Art review: Find connection in confrontational paintings of Harold Garde
The artist’s work is on view at Waterfall Arts in Belfast, where he lives part-time.
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