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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PublishedSeptember 15, 2024
The lost pears of Maine
‘It is a pretty exciting time for pears.’ Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2024
Live book event: J. Courtney Sullivan talks about her latest novel, ‘The Cliffs’
Book talks near you.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2024
Why hotter summers are causing headaches for Maine chocolatiers
Climate change is forcing local chocolate shops to adapt their shipping practices or risk their jewel-like bonbons arriving at destinations as ‘chocolate soup packages.’
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PublishedAugust 21, 2024
The Wrap: Maiz closing Brunswick location, The Alna Store gets new chef
Food & Wine rounds up ‘standout’ Maine lobster rolls (with an outlier), Yardie Ting moves downstairs and other food news.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2024
When her oven broke, she turned to the toaster oven
It turns out you don’t need a deluxe Wolf or Bertazzoni stove to make first-rate dinners and desserts.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2024
(Mostly) wild blueberries take a walk on the savory side
Explore blueberries’ piquant side with 2 craft products and a recipe.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2024
Twin Tin Ice Cream Sandwich is the taste of summer
Twin Swirls Ice Cream has teamed up with its neighbor, Tin Pan Bakery, to make a special summertime treat.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2024
Can Maine’s coastal restaurants survive climate change?
Seasonal spots from York to Eastport have been icons on the waterfront for decades. Now, an industry known for its resilience wonders how it can ride out the coming storms.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2024
And the best croissants in Portland are…
We asked a group of local French ex-pats and their Francophile spouses and friends to taste test some of the city’s best. The results were complicated.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Oun Lido’s Shrimp Fresh Roll is a cool bite for a hot day
Find it on the lunch menu at the new Old Port restaurant.
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