Book recommendations from readers.
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, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Botanist makes the case for healthy hunter-gatherers
Foragers hold the key to greater nutrition, argues Arthur Haines of Native Plant Trust. But he concedes, with almost 8 billion people to feed on Earth, wild food has its limits.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalists include 10 from Maine
These will be the first awards given by the New York-based foundation in two years.
Posted inFood, Religion and Values, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Nearly 150 years ago, a Seventh Day Adventist leader had a vision about vegetarianism
The impact of Mainer and church co-founder Ellen White’s vision is still felt on America’s vegetarian foodscape today.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
In Tessa Hadley’s ‘Free Love,’ a mother’s happy life is upended by a kiss
The novel follows a happy 1960s mother and wife who shocks her family — and herself.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: Words of hope and meaning to bring a reset during troubling times
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Book review: At the turn of the century, an Irish immigrant family scratches out a living on Munjoy Hill
History and political science professor Michael Connolly has written his first novel, and it’s a gem.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Of George Washington pie, party tricks and bread pudding
And a warming recipe for Maple-Walnut Bread Pudding. Nothing wrong with that.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Dixmont poultry guru has a growing gaggle of followers
Social media influencer, chicken keeper and writer Lisa Steele has published her first cookbook, all about eggs.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Snow-schmo, it’s time to prune trees
Winter is the best season, whether the trees are evergreens or deciduous.