Peggy is the editor of the Food & Dining section and the books page at the Portland Press Herald. Previously, she was executive editor of Cook’s Country, a Boston-based national magazine published by America’s Test Kitchen. She spent several years in Texas as food editor at the Houston Chronicle. Peggy has taught food writing to graduate students at New York University and Harvard Extension School. She worked for seven years at the James Beard Foundation in New York and spent a year as a journalism fellow at the University of Hawaii. Her work has appeared in “Best of Food Writing” in 2017 and in “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” in 2008.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
In our search for a few home cooks, we got a window into kitchens across Maine
An overwhelming response to our call for contributors to a new column made us rethink it. Here’s what you can expect from Home Plates.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2023
A cake to weather a storm, from Cathie Pelletier’s ‘Northeaster’
This frugal, old-fashioned Blueberry Cake with Nutmeg Sauce appears in her new book about Mainers in the blizzard of 1952.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2023
Can ChatGPT help Maine food professionals save time?
We tested the chatbot’s knowledge of the local food scene and got results that ranged from boring to blatantly wrong to borderline genius.
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PublishedJune 25, 2023
Feeling peckish? Late at night or in between meals, Maine hotels offer plenty to snack on
Some hoteliers say it’s about much more than food and makes guests feel cozy and at home.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Spicy chili oil noodles make a 20-minute weeknight meal
The dish, from TikTokers Caught Snackin’, will make your tongue tingle, but it’s easy to tame and comes together quickly.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
A crisp snap pea salad turns indulgent when paired with burrata
The creamy, indulgent cheese pairs perfectly with just about any perfect vegetable (or fruit).
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
‘Hedge’ puts a new spin on the midlife crisis novel
The strange, lingering power of Jane Delury’s eerie new novel.
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Quill Books & Beverage in Westbrook to close
The owners of the bookstore/cafe blamed post-pandemic changes in the city of Westbrook.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
The Quarry in Monson wins a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
The restaurant, which won in the Outstanding Hospitality category, was the culmination of a longtime dream of Philippines-born chef/owner Marilou Ranta.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
Eat & Run: Acquaint yourself with new Old Port cafe Bread & Friends
You can also find its bread and jam on the shelves of small markets.
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