Tourists usually pack into Washington’s museums around inauguration time, cooing over the first ladies’ gowns at the National Museum of American History or lining up to see the new president’s portrait at the National Portrait Gallery. While most museums remain closed for the foreseeable future, virtual exhibitions allow viewers to enjoy the experience – and […]
Leslie Bridgers
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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.
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Deep Water: ‘Welcome Home,’ by Gary Lawless
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Art review: Experimental photography on display in joint exhibits at MECA
‘Tory Fair: Portable Window’ and ‘Parallax/Geography’ are running through Feb. 28.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Be constructive this winter and build something
It’s a good time for a project that you’ll be grateful for during growing season.
Posted inRecipes
Have a taste of ‘gumbo diplomacy’ by making this Biden nominee’s classic recipe
Anyone who has served a big pot of gumbo to family and friends knows exactly what Linda Thomas-Greenfield means when she refers to “gumbo diplomacy.” She captured national attention when she used the term on Nov. 24, when accepting President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Her point: that you […]
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TikTok’s tortilla trend is basically a quesadilla – with extra fun folded in
Social media food trends come and go. Some are fleeting (remember rainbow bagels?) while others are seemingly here to stay (i.e. all manner of “charcuterie” boards). The latest entrant enjoying its 15 minutes of virality is the #TortillaTrend, which has garnered more than 2 billion views on TikTok in a little over a week. For […]
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Have s’more fun with pretzels, caramel, toasted coconut and cookies
Messy, sticky, warm and sweet, s’mores are a treat that needs no recipe. The combination of fire-roasted marshmallow, sturdy graham crackers and melty milk chocolate remains a classic for a reason. Lately, it’s become my go-to weekend snack thanks to a backyard fire pit and my longtime devotion to homemade marshmallows. My stepfather gathers the […]
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A crunchy, flavorful salad makes great use of cauliflower or any leftover roasted vegetables
And if you don’t have leftovers, it’s worth cooking some fresh cauliflower.
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After ‘Hamilton,’ Leslie Odom Jr. just wanted to be himself, but then the role of Sam Cooke came calling
Leslie Odom Jr. is racking his brain for the right words when he sees the latex-gloved visitor in his yard and realizes that a swab has arrived to tickle it. “Oh, I have to take a COVID test,” he says over video chat from his Los Angeles home, putting talk about his new film, “One […]
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‘WandaVision’ on Disney Plus gives Marvel Studios its first true power couple
“WandaVision” puts to rest any thoughts of the Marvel Studios machine losing steam during a pandemic that has temporarily shelved two of its 2020 superhero films. And if you thought it would take the Hollywood superhero-movie superpower a bit of time to shift from theaters to whatever screen you stream Disney Plus on, well, they […]