Peggy Grodinsky – Page 8 – Centralmaine.com

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).

From beech leaf disease to browntail moths, Maine’s forests face a multitude of threats

by Tom Atwell April 23, 2023April 22, 2023

Though the state is 90 percent forested, invasive insects, diseases and a warming climate imperil the health of the trees.

Business, Food & Dining, Vegan Kitchen

Little Lad’s will pop into new markets with national expansion

by Avery Yale Kamila April 16, 2023April 14, 2023

The popular vegan popcorn company based in Maine is poised to open a larger production facility in Vermont.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: And so it begins

by Tom Atwell April 16, 2023April 15, 2023

Baseball fans have their opening day. So do gardeners.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Maine’s seaweed industry is growing, and that’s a reason to celebrate

by Christine Burns Rudalevige April 16, 2023April 16, 2023

Maine’s fifth annual Seaweed Week will get underway soon.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

This goose egg is definitely not a zero

by Christine Burns Rudalevige April 9, 2023April 7, 2023

Spring is the height of egg-laying season. If you’re lucky enough to score a local goose egg, make this beautiful, buttery pasta, which sings of the season.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

When the blossoms have gone by, plant your Easter lily outside

by Tom Atwell April 9, 2023April 7, 2023

If you’re lucky, you’ll get blooms in the garden the following year, apt for a flower that symbolizes rebirth.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors

The rise and fall of Monson, Maine

by Thomas Urquhart April 9, 2023April 7, 2023

‘Here & Everywhere Else’ tells the story of the remote town over several hundred years. But be forewarned: it’s dense reading.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: A fool for fools? Who can blame you?

by Christine Burns Rudalevige April 2, 2023April 1, 2023

This centuries-old English dessert is not only simple and delicious, but it’s also an excellent vehicle for using up leftover fruits, jams, syrups and other bits and bobs from your refrigerator and pantry.