Peggy is the editor of the Food & Dining section and the books page at the Portland Press Herald. Previously, she was executive editor of Cook’s Country, a Boston-based national magazine published by America’s Test Kitchen. She spent several years in Texas as food editor at the Houston Chronicle. Peggy has taught food writing to graduate students at New York University and Harvard Extension School. She worked for seven years at the James Beard Foundation in New York and spent a year as a journalism fellow at the University of Hawaii. Her work has appeared in “Best of Food Writing” in 2017 and in “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” in 2008.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
When nothing but a burger will do …
‘The Ultimate Burger,’ a new cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen, offers ideas aplenty for burgers, sides and homemade condiments.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Green Plate Special: As the North Pole melts, Santa is vulnerable
This year, offer him vegan cookies and oat milk, and help stave off climate change, in a small way.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Vegan Kitchen: 2019 saw much vegan progress, globally and locally
The year brought more – more celebrities, more vegan eating, more vegan options and even a vegan lobster roll.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Birding: Maine’s new Winter Bird Atlas is looking for volunteers
Organizers hope the project will yield insights into winter bird abundance throughout the state over the entire winter.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Hunting: Need a Christmas gift for the hunter in your life?
Yes, it’s late but if you’re still stumped, we’ve got lots of ideas.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Hiking: Contemplation and rejuvenation on the 3 Bridges Trail
A short, new trail along Peters Brook in Blue Hill encourages the hiker to slow down.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
No shortage of complex human relationships in ‘The Limits of the World’
In her first novel, Jennifer Acker, an author who grew up in Maine, conjures an international family drama from several points of view.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Looking for a cause to donate to? Try the library
You may not be Andrew Carnegie, but libraries around the state could use your help.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Whiskey makers are making a play for climate-conscious drinkers
From sustainable sourcing of water and wood to monarch butterfly stations, spirit makers are becoming more ecologically aware.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
‘The Revisioners’ reminds us of slavery’s long reach
Margaret Wilkerson Sexton’s new novel spans more than 160 years and several distinct story lines.
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