The legendary Knopf editor who died in 2017 spent half a century nurturing the likes of James Beard.
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 inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
A national debate over politics, principles and impeachment – in 1868
The heroes of Brenda Wineapple’s riveting “The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation” believed that the “soul of the country” was at stake.
advertisement
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
What’s Up in June: Even with short nights, it’s a great month to see stars
On June 10, Jupiter will rise at sunset, reach its highest point in the sky at midnight, and not set until the sun rises.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Take your Caesar salad to the grill to get a smoky char
It’ll bring a whole new dimension to the classic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Life & Culture
Maine poet Wesley McNair takes us on ‘The Rhubarb Route’
Naturally, a man famous for conveying the everyday lives of northern New Englanders takes rhubarb as his subject.
Posted inFood, Recipes
‘Compost’ potatoes might be José Andrés’ ‘most insane recipe’ yet
But what he’s actually putting on his spuds is a sort of pre-compost: vegetable scraps from his kitchen.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Vegetables are a great option for grilled kebabs
They cook quickly and, when done right, are crisp and charred outside and juicy and tender inside.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
‘Star-Crossed’ is a mix of the horoscope section and ‘Love Actually’
Minnie Darke’s latest is a fun read with many interconnected characters and plot lines.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
The sear, steam and sauce formula for sustainable vegetable cookery
Bonus: At the end of the day, you’ve just a single pan to wash.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Anna Quindlen tours the wild world of grandparenting
Take a trip to ‘Nanaville’ with a wise and witty tour guide.