Italians love their offal. But they also love having fun with their food, like in this dish that substitutes a frittata for tripe.
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 inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out: Skillfully made Americana classics and midcentury style earn The Danforth 4 stars
The drinks, however, could use a few tweaks.
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Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
No Mow May can help threatened pollinators, and by extension, us
Plus, a whole month to skip a chore? Now if only we could figure out a way to avoid doing the laundry.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This one-bowl almond cake is both simple and special
Full of almond flavor, but not too sweet, this cake is great on its own or topped with fresh, sauted or roasted seasonal fruit.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Michael Laudor was a Yale golden boy. Then a psychotic break led to tragedy.
‘The Best Minds’ details Jonathan Rosen’s friendship with Michael Laudor, who, in the grip of psychosis, killed his pregnant fiancee.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
An inadequate kitchen years ago came with some surprising sustainability lessons
Yes to leftovers and efficient meals. No to wasting water. And bacon and sausages are the wise cook’s go-tos for fast flavor.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Upscale dining in Portland offers plenty of choice for vegans
Celebrating? Going on a special date? Many new restaurants have embraced vegan dishes.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This shrimp and feta skillet deserves to be in your regular rotation
A one-pan meal of shrimp with saucy tomatoes, briny feta and bright, tender herbs, makes a delightful, low-effort weeknight dinner.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: ‘The Ride of Her Life’
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inFood
Gardening probably won’t offset your grocery bill, but for most, that’s beside the point
There are ways to keep down the cost of growing vegetables and also value to the process beyond what lands on your plate.