‘5-Ingredient Vegan’ offers ideas for substituting meat and dairy without getting preachy.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
Posted inFood & Dining
The ideal wine for Thanksgiving dinner? It’s complicated
The holiday’s ‘explosion of savory and sweet’ makes choosing what to pour a challenge.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Put green thumbs to a different use – flipping the page
These new books cover topics from moss to compact crops.
Posted inOut & About, Outdoors, Skiing
Where to downhill ski and snowboard in Maine
Find the best mountain for you.
Posted inOut & About
Quiz: Which winter activity is right for you?
Here’s some help figuring out how to spend your time in the cold weather – and not waste it.
Posted inOut & About
Kids Korner: Where to play in winter
Family-friendly fun in southern Maine, from outdoor activities to arts and crafts.
Posted inFood & Dining, Out & About
Upgrade hot cocoa with homemade marshmallows
This DIY project is a perfect way to spend a snow day.
Posted inOut & About, Uncategorized
Take A Hike: Pineland Farms is a hub of outdoor winter sports
From cross-country skiing trails to a sledding hill, there’s hardly any seasonal activity you can’t do on its New Gloucester grounds.
Posted inOut & About
Made in Maine: See candies crafted by hand at Haven’s
The Westbrook-based chocolatier, founded in 1915, is Maine’s oldest.
Posted inFood & Dining
To heighten wine’s flavors, you need the right glass. But you only need one
A few basic criteria are listed for those seeking an all-purpose glass.