Pair it with a warm cup of tea or kale gratin, in hand.
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 inLife & Culture, Local & State
Maine-made YouTube series wins independent film award
Created by a professor at College of the Atlantic and filmed on Mount Desert Island, ‘The Strange Eyes of Dr. Myes’ is named best short-form breakthrough series at the Gotham Awards.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
For fast meals in a pan, made in three or four steps, turn to Good Housekeeping’s ‘Skillet Suppers’
The book offers uncomplicated recipes and lots of useful tips.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
‘Simple: The Easiest Cookbook in the World’ undersells its other qualities
Interesting recipes, easily prepared, are even bigger selling points.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘One-Pot Pasta’ emphasizes quick, easy meal preparation
Watch out, because the results may test your diet willpower.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Buckfield wood turning mill on a roll with White House eggs
The owner of Wells Wood Turning & Finishing warned the president, by Twitter, that the deadline for making the commemorative Easter eggs was near. Business has been brisk ever since.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘Soups: Quick and Easy Soups for Every Season’ offers recipes ideal for one person
A picture accompanies each soup recipe, all calling for only a handful of ingredients.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Paranormal investigators say they captured ghostly image in Biddeford City Theater
EVP Paranormal of Maine believes it is the ghost of Eva Gray, said to have died in the theater more than 100 years ago.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Interior secretary test-drives newest national monument
Sally Jewell experiences ‘the bounty of the Maine woods’ as part of the park service’s 100th year.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Daunting at first, ‘Good Things to Drink with Mr. Lyan and Friends’ offers simple cocktail recipes
With a second look, it offers fast paths to impressive drinks.