The book-length cartoon ‘Max & the Midknights’ – Lincoln Peirce’s latest – has got you covered.
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).
Hiking: The Nature Conservancy gets credit for fabulous trail in Leuthold Forest Preserve
It ascends Number Five Mountain. Up top, you can soak in the spectacular views.
How to make better, more flavorful burritos at home
Sure, you can put anything in them – which is part of what’s fun, but also creates some pitfalls.
Dine Out Maine: So a restaurant critic walks into a ball game …
Here’s the lowdown on the eats at Hadlock Field, from the lobster popcorn to the Muddy Sea Dog Biscuit.
Perceptive plot fuels emotional ‘Her Daughter’s Mother’
Novelist Daniela Petrova explores how infertility can destroy a relationship.
In Portland, vegan burgers are sizzling hot
Both the Impossible Burger and the Beyond Burger are menu staples in the city.
A pearl among grains, Maine-grown barley doesn’t need beef soup to shine
Pearled Black Nile Barley comes from an Aroostook County to your plate (with a brief stop at Maine Grains).
Birding: This week, we look at another flying object – the bumblebee
Like some birds, bumblebees live in colonies. Unlike these birds, the bees are all related, but not all reproduce.
Pests in your garden? Encourage the good insects to get on the job
Plenty of bugs can help in your fight against aphids and their ilk. Step one: Attract the beneficials to your garden.
Not all single-use plates, forks and spoons are created equal
When you are throwing a large party that requires disposable dishware, choose carefully.