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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PublishedJune 26, 2022
In his latest run, vegan endurance athlete Brendan Walsh raises money for MS
The Portland resident said compassion for animals and his belief that a vegan diet makes him a better athlete inspire his food choices.
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PublishedJune 26, 2022
Green Plate Special: Make-ahead scones of every hue and season
Add seasonal fruit compote to the dough, then, whenever you get a craving, pull the scones from the freezer and bake. Bonus: It’s a good way to use up less than perfect fruit.
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PublishedJune 26, 2022
Maine Gardener: In ornamental gardens, sometimes bigger leaves are better
Flowers get all the attention, but beautiful large leaves can add a lot of interest to your garden.
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PublishedJune 26, 2022
Silken tofu with crunchy toppings is a delightful study in contrasts
This decorated tofu is to Japanese cuisine what the Caprese salad is to Italian: flexible, no-cook – and featuring a neutral, creamy base.
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PublishedJune 26, 2022
Is mint taking over hearth and home? Think of it as an opportunity
There are probably as many ways to use fresh mint in the kitchen as there are varieties of mint.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Plant propagation: The hows and the whys
There are several ways to propagate plants yourself, and there are several good reasons to do so. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens experts explain.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Green Plate Special: Cucumbers three ways, all of them delicious
They grow well, and eat well, in Maine.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Grilled shrimp skewers with ginger and turmeric are flavorful and fast
These skewers offers a high reward-to-effort ratio. Pair them with grilled flatbreads and a green salad for a quick dinner.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Crisp, refreshing Mexican lagers are finally getting their due
The beers are surging in popularity, fueled by Latin-owned craft breweries and experimentation.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Book review: When a librarian and her widowed mom fly to England to help run a family bookstore, they get more than they bargained for
‘Chapter and Curse,’ the first in a new mystery series from Elizabeth Penney, offers likeable characters and plausible motivations – for murder.
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