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Peggy Grodinsky
Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2019
Our restaurant critic sums up the year in dining, from cheeseburgers to uni tongues, Buffalo tempeh pizza to tartes tropéziennes – and back again.
How not to ruin that pricy piece of meat in the holiday meal
To take some of the jangle out of your pre-preparation nevers, here are some tips from the experts.
Vegan Kitchen: 2019 saw much vegan progress, globally and locally
The year brought more – more celebrities, more vegan eating, more vegan options and even a vegan lobster roll.
Green Plate Special: As the North Pole melts, Santa is vulnerable
This year, offer him vegan cookies and oat milk, and help stave off climate change, in a small way.
When nothing but a burger will do …
‘The Ultimate Burger,’ a new cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen, offers ideas aplenty for burgers, sides and homemade condiments.
Spice up Hanukkah with these Indian potato fritters
Another miracle? Let batata vada pav fill in for latkes.
Birding: Maine’s new Winter Bird Atlas is looking for volunteers
Organizers hope the project will yield insights into winter bird abundance throughout the state over the entire winter.
Hunting: Need a Christmas gift for the hunter in your life?
Yes, it’s late but if you’re still stumped, we’ve got lots of ideas.
Hiking: Contemplation and rejuvenation on the 3 Bridges Trail
A short, new trail along Peters Brook in Blue Hill encourages the hiker to slow down.