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).

Food, Recipes

Fragrant saffron and sweet onions make this Persian-style chicken and rice a feast for the senses

by G. Daniela Galarza The Washington Post March 14, 2021March 11, 2021

This meal-in-one-pot recipe is based on an Iranian rice dish called adas polo

Food, Recipes

Want golden, crispy fish without deep-frying?

by Ann Maloney The Washington Post March 14, 2021March 11, 2021

This air fryer recipe is for you.

Food

Food was my life – until a heart attack at 41 almost killed me

by Rob Petrone Special to The Washington Post March 14, 2021March 11, 2021

In an era of Instagram, ‘We live in a society that celebrates food in excessive ways. We eat less for nourishment and more for sport.’

Food

Dine In/Out Maine: State of anticipation

by Andrew Ross March 14, 2021March 19, 2021

We asked food-focused people from around the state where they were most looking forward to eating post-pandemic.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

A trio of Maine-themed books to celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday-plus-one

by Amy MacDonald March 14, 2021March 11, 2021

Chickadees, Chester and chowder – all present and accounted for.

Food, Recipes

Homefront: For culinary comfort on a dreary March night, reach for this Moroccan chicken

March 7, 2021March 6, 2021

“This recipe for Moroccan chicken is a combination of ideas from various Middle Eastern cookbooks including ‘Sephardic Cooking’ by Copeland Marks, ‘Sababa’ by Adeena Sussman and suggestions from Allrecipes.com. During these long dark winter nights, I had cravings for rich, savory foods with depth of flavors and richness of taste. It is a one-pot dish […]

Books, Food, Vegan Kitchen

A new cookbook invites non vegans to explore vegan cuisine

by Avery Yale Kamila March 7, 2021March 6, 2021

No pressure. In its relaxed and lively style, ‘The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan’ reminds readers they won’t starve and they needn’t give up cake.