Tim Cebula

Press Herald

Tim Cebula has been a food writer and editor for 23 years. A former correspondent for The Boston Globe food section, his work has appeared in Time, Health, Food & Wine, CNN.com, and Boston magazine, among other publications. He is also a former judge for both the restaurant and journalism portions of the James Beard Awards. He was most recently senior editor at Cooking Light magazine, where he worked for 13 years. Tim lives in Old Orchard Beach.

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Published
May 29, 2022

For the best burgers, nothing beats a fresh grind

Grinding your own beef blend, or getting it ground fresh at the butcher’s, can take your burger game to the next level.
Published
May 15, 2022

Good Waffle Hunting: Is there a waffle-size hole in Portland breakfast menus?

When waffle-loving foodie Charlie Beck lamented the lack of waffles in Portland, we took him out to sample the few we could find.
Published
May 9, 2022

Maine’s wild blueberry crop rebounded last year and is poised for another bountiful season

And the dwindling supply caused by the previous poor seasons drove up the price.
Published
May 1, 2022

A passion for feeding the world’s marginalized people

Trained by the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, a Maine man spends his retirement years helping feed hungry people worldwide, including Ukrainian war refugees.
Published
April 23, 2022

Workers make headway on big I-295 bridge replacement project in Portland

Gov. Janet Mills tours the Veranda Street site and says she is pleased with the rapid progress that’s been made so far.
Published
April 17, 2022

Dates with destiny: These sugary little fruits are must-haves for Muslims at Ramadan

Naturally sweet and scrumptious, dates are the fruit of choice for breaking fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Enjoy them right from the box, or try them in one of our simple recipes.
Published
April 10, 2022

Food celebrity Erin French caters to her local community

Even as her star continues to rise, the chef-owner of The Lost Kitchen remembers her roots and shares the fruits of her success with her hometown of Freedom.
Published
March 27, 2022

Serious food lovers can’t resist the lure of tinned seafood

When you need a quick snack, simple supper or even party food, little beats the unfussy elegance of world-class fish straight from the tin.
Published
March 23, 2022

The Wrap: Maine cheese wins big, and Erin French guest stars on new Ina Garten show

Seaweed-lined cheese from Lakin’s Gorges Cheese in Waldoboro topped major competitors in its category at the curd-world Oscars, Erin French appears on a new Food Network show, and HB Provisions in Kennebunk goes on the market for $3.8 million.
Published
March 20, 2022

Quarantine Kitchen finds a recipe for success in homey comfort food and kind words

The feel-good Facebook group that a Maine chef started in March 2020 so the online community could share pantry-food dishes and recipes during the pandemic is still cooking on all burners.