The company behind Eventide, The Honey Paw and Hugo’s has been operating a specialized online store. And among the two dozen items our restaurant critic has tried, ‘precisely none have been duds.’
Peggy Grodinsky
Staff Writer
Peggy Grodinsky has been the food editor at the Portland Press Herald since 2014. Previously, she was executive editor of Cook’s Country, a now-defunct national magazine that was published by America’s Test Kitchen. She spent several years in Texas as food editor at the Houston Chronicle, seven years at the James Beard Foundation in New York, and a (magical) year as a journalism fellow at the University of Hawaii. Her work has appeared in “Best of Food Writing” (2017) and “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” (2008).
Posted inFood, Recipes
These udon noodles in a simple soy broth are simply irresistible
An udon noodles recipe that’s slippery and slurpable. Eggs optional.
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This week’s cooking challenge: Monkfish liver
In which our columnist tries to get over her distaste and learn a sustainable new preparation.
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Homefront: Oh, Those Eggs!
“I now understand the decadent roaring twenties, which followed the swine flu of 1918. When COVID times are over I’m buying a flapper dress with the heaviest beading, swingiest fringe and deepest cleavage. The party will be huge with the liveliest band. We’ll bring in the sunrise. “In the meantime, I’m doing what I can […]
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
To clean the garden or not to clean? That is the question (sorry, Shakespeare)
Too much spring cleanup can hurt beneficial native insects, some experts say. But how to balance those concerns with the needs and convenience of the gardener?
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How to garden safely if there is lead in your soil
A project of the Cumberland Soil & Water Conservation District found high levels of lead in the soil of some Portland neighborhoods.
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Bedside table: A bedroom threesome that’s totally kosher for a family newspaper
“During the pandemic, I have been reading many of the books which were in my ‘books to read’ stack, beside my bed. Slowly but surely, I am whittling it down! “Today I am midway through ‘The Namesake’ by Jhumpa Lahiri (who also wrote ‘Interpreter of Maladies’) and hate to put it down. I’m not sure […]
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This one-bowl cheesecake is light as a cloud and easy enough for a weeknight
Combining skyr with regular cream cheese creates a cheesecake that strikes the just right balance of richly creamy, yet light and fresh-tasting.
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Bacon and breadcrumbs give this pantry-friendly pasta a delightful crunch
The simple pasta recipe relies on pasta, bacon, cauliflower and Parmesan cheese, but is easily varied.
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Homefront: Lamb for Easter from a local of Greek heritage who really knows his stuff
“Lamb has long played a starring role on Greek dinner tables, especially at holiday time. The flavor is unique, complex, and comparatively rich. Many happy memories go back to the early 1960s when my Greek grandparents, maternal (Panagakos) and paternal (Doukas), would always have lamb at the center of their Easter extravaganzas. “A close examination […]