We asked some Maine chefs and food artisans what they would feed President Obama if they had the chance. Their answers ranged from fun, casual foods to nine-course meals. Here’s what they had to say: ROB EVANS, OWNER, DUCKFAT, PORTLAND “Duckfat is a sustainable small business that supports local agriculture and business. Our fries are […]
2012
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Soup to Nuts: Lips are sealedabout the presidential meal
The White House has thrown up a strict no-talk zone over the dinner menu for the president’s whirlwind Friday fundraising mission to Maine. But here’s what we know.
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FTC: Americans deserve access to background data
NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission is calling for legislation that would give citizens access to the information that commercial data brokers store about them. In a report released this week, the FTC is urging the adoption of a law that would let consumers access and dispute personal data held by information brokers, similar […]
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Briefcase
Stock markets edge lower amid weak confidence signs Major stock indexes dipped Tuesday as weak readings on consumer confidence gave investors little reason to extend the recent rally. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 43.90 points to close at 13,197.73, a loss of 0.3 percent. Bank of America fell 3.3 percent, the biggest drop in […]
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Even with sales rising, home prices continue steady decline
Purchases haven’t been strong enough to increase prices, which are also being eroded by foreclosures.
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House OKs easing financial overhaul regulation
The rules are part of Obama’s effort to curb exotic financial instruments blamed for the 2008 financial crisis.
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As firms seek skilled workers, job ‘numbers’ aren’t adding up
With the economy gaining ground, companies are finding many prospective workers are math-deficient.
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Try mild-tasting, nicely priced tilapia for meatless Fridays
If you’ve been observing meatless Fridays and have fallen into a fish rut, go for super simple. Fish is not finicky and really is effortless to cook. So many varieties are mild tasting and just need simple seasonings and sides to give them a boost. In addition, the American Heart Association and health experts recommend […]
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Appel on Wine: Ten wine customs we can dream about
Ten things that will never happen: • The Maine Legislature will summon the courage necessary to override restaurant-industry protectionism and enact a law allowing diners to bring their own bottles of wine to dinner if they pay a “corkage” fee. Restaurants, despite their legitimate concerns regarding waitstaff gratuities and customers’ abuse of the leeway offered, […]
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The Maine Ingredient: Morels a sure sign of spring’s arrival in Maine
Ah, spring is in the air, and naturally, a cook’s fantasies start wandering to those few (in Maine) but precious ingredients that signify the season. This menu highlights morels — the mushroom of spring — and asparagus. For a company meal, add a rice pilaf, perhaps with a pinch of saffron, and finish with something […]