The problem with buttermilk is there isn’t a lot of “real” buttermilk around. The good news is that the newfangled buttermilk available at most grocers isn’t all that bad. Better yet, it’s easy to make the real stuff yourself. But first, a buttermilk primer. As its name suggests, buttermilk is the tangy milk-like liquid left […]
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Wine: Abstaining gives respite from idolizing the not-so-important
Nothing I’ve written about drinking has generated more public interest than a year or so ago when I wrote about not drinking. So now, as we move past a December soaked in drink, seems a good time to revisit the theme. We all need to rest. Not just rest from exhausting activities (gift-buying, parties, hosting, […]
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That Vegan Thing: A veggie burger supreme
My mouth is watering just writing about this recipe. Before I decided to go vegan, one of my favorite meals was hamburgers. When I eliminated animal products from my diet though, I really thought burgers would be a thing of the past on our menu. Boy, was I wrong. There are several recipes for veggie […]
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A few substitutions, and presto, onion soup’s a light meal in a bowl
Everybody loves French onion soup, and with good reason. Caramelized onions swimming in a rich beef broth flavored with a splash of red wine or brandy and topped with broiled Gruyere cheese? Every warm, gooey mouthful lights up your taste buds like a pinball machine. But it is not light. In my quest to slim […]
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House approval pulls U.S. back from fiscal cliff
The long drama ends as Congress passes higher taxes on the rich and delays automatic spending cuts.
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Maine senators, representatives vote in support
The legislation and the process are imperfect, they say, but the measure safeguards the economy.
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A century ago, Gov. Haines urged getting things done
On Jan. 2, 1913, the Republican governor told lawmakers to make every day count from the start.
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Back in power, N.H. Democrats plan to ban guns in Statehouse
Republicans had repealed prohibitions on weapons in the chamber and nearby areas just two years ago.
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College Roundup: Black Bears suffer ninth straight loss
RICHMOND, Va. – Robyn Parks scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Virginia Commonwealth went on a 20-2 run in the second half to pull away for an 82-47 win over Maine in a women’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon. The Black Bears (1-12) got a career-high 15 points from sophomore guard Courtney Anderson, who […]
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Portland Pirates: Wednesday
WHO: Providence Bruins (16-11-0-2, third in AHL’s Atlantic Division) at Portland Pirates (18-11-1-1, first Atlantic Division) WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Cumberland County Civic Center RADIO: WPEI (95.5 and 95.9 FM), WOXO (92.7 and 100.7 FM) BRUINS NOTES: The Bruins, who had a two-game winning streak snapped by a 3-2 loss to Worcester on Saturday, already […]