Feel free to harvest them from the woods, but first figure out which species you want in your yard.
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, Review
Two old friends grapple with land, inheritance and friendship in ‘Fellowship Point’
Alice Elliott Dark has written an immersive, insightful new novel set in a pristine point on Maine’s coast.
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Posted inFood, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Even with inflation, eating vegan is still a bargain
Plus, the health benefits of not eating meat will save you more money – and buy you more time.
Posted inFood, Recipes
If you’ve soured on B&M beans, get sweet on baking your own
It’s a simple process, but choices along the way can help you find a signature recipe.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: Romance! Thrilling war missions! Philosophical questions!
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
A little leftover mashed potatoes can go a long way in Nonna’s gnocchi
Flour and egg can stretch a cup of Thanksgiving spuds into enough pasta for a full meal.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Bedside table: A painful subject handled with grace
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
At Broken Arrow, 4-star food and service, but maybe turn up the lights?
The menu at the Arts District restaurant and bar changes often and offers both comfort and sophistication.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Imagine! Imagine being a rock, a wolf, a different persona, part of a video game quest
Four books for audiences from the very young to young adult ask their readers to do just this. One could be just the right gift for the avid young reader in your life.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Must-have tools to make gardening easier and more efficient
A tool collection grows and shifts – from gas-powered to electric.