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).

Books, Review

‘Tough Love’ offers an insider’s account of recent American history

by Patricia Reef November 24, 2019November 21, 2019

Diplomat, presidential adviser, mother and wife, Susan Rice writes with dignity and warmth about her many roles.

Food

Garden provides much to be grateful for

by Peggy Grodinsky November 24, 2019November 21, 2019

Let’s offer thanks to many passed-down plants – and the people who supplied them.

Food, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: In rebranded Sable Oaks hotel, City Farmhouse is good for where it is

by Andrew Ross November 24, 2019November 21, 2019

The Sheraton Portland Hotel restaurant has a confused decor and cocktail menu, but some more than decent entrees.

Food, Vegan Kitchen

Vegan Kitchen: Tribes growing heirloom seeds for heritage, health reasons

by Avery Yale Kamila November 24, 2019November 21, 2019

Wabanki diets were traditionally plant-based.

Outdoors, Sports

Hunting: Healthy deer from little acorns grow

by Bob Humphrey November 24, 2019November 21, 2019

The quantity and distribution of acorns each fall – a favorite food of deer – will have an impact on how and where you hunt.

Food

Thanksgiving dinner – the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry

by Kathy Eliscu November 24, 2019November 25, 2019

The day is, per at least this one hostess, a ‘day of obligatory Mrs. America smiles, occasional moments of tears cleverly disguised as possible joy, and the sincere, gut-wrenching recall of holidays long past in which one was a mere child and carefree.’