In “Silence,” William Carpenter’s latest novel, a deaf vet takes refuge on an undeveloped island, where things are not as simple as they seem.
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).
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For Rep. Raskin, personal grief and national trauma collided
The Maryland congressman reflects on his son’s suicide and, days later, the insurrection at the Capitol.
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Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: When you plant a tree or shrub, get to the root of the matter
Healthy root systems are key to growing a successful plant.
Posted inFood, Recipes
A weeknight-friendly red bean stew will teach you a thing or two about walnuts
The stew takes its cues from a traditional Georgian dish.
Posted inFood, Recipes
How to make seven-layer dip, the customizable classic
The dip is always a crowd-pleaser. Here are a few tips and ideas for how to maximize enjoyment and make it your own, layer by layer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Of Black History month and their work, Black and brown artists say, ‘it’s complicated’
The annual tribute is a double-edged sword. Maine artists wrestle with whether it’s a celebration or maybe a sidelining.
Posted inFood, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Low in fat, high in protein, tofu is delicious, too
These two recipes are reliable kitchen workhorses.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Fromage fort turns odds and ends of cheese into an elegant French spread
It’s up to you to choose the cheeses, but a bit of something creamy and something punchy will give the spread balance.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: A man quits his job and the unexpected ensues
Book recommendations from readers (and in this case, librarians)
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Mix and match chowder rules
As long as you’ve got the key components – the broth, the star, the chunk and the thickener – you can make chowder of any sort.