How can a man who is warm understand a man who is cold? This is a question posed by a prisoner in “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich,” written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, who himself spent many years in … Continued
At Twelve, a waterfront restaurant in Portland, Maine, the hottest seat in the house is right by the plancha, where you pick up a few tricks (and a little perspiration) while watching line cooks prepare steak after steak. On a … Continued
With Memorial Day behind us, we’re guessing the cooks among us have already dusted off their grills in anticipation of all the cookouts they’re hosting for family and friends this summer. Mains are easy enough to plan — everyone loves … Continued
The Pioneer Press recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, which made me think about how much the world of journalism has changed in my lifetime. Does anyone remember life before the internet, when a handful of TV stations, newspapers and radio … Continued
Summer cooking should be a breeze, more pleasure than chore. So keep it simple. Have a simple salad, something for the grill, a homey fruit dessert. If you can find someone to help with the preparation, so much the better. … Continued
The Saints took a solid start from Adam Plutko and turned it into a 7-2 win over the Louisville Bats on Wednesday afternoon in Kentucky. Plutko (1-1) allowed one run in on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Diego Castillo … Continued