ANSWER: Sun Spots called the Lisbon town office and even though they were very helpful, we could not locate any information about this year’s Easter egg hunt. Sun Spots then contacted the Lisbon schools community liaison and she asked the National Honor Society advisors at Lisbon High School and learned they are not conducting an egg hunt this year. She also contacted the parent groups and learned they are not conducting an egg hunt this year either. Let’s hope our readers can provide additional information.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for two backdated copies of the TV Preview from weeks ending Feb. 21 and Feb. 28. I will compensate for them. Please call my cell phone at 207-520-4058 and leave a message. Thank you. — M.D. in Lewiston.
RESPONSE: The Sun Journal does not keep back issues of the TV Preview and hopes that a reader will contact you and offer you these two issues. Good luck!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for the great things you do for so many people in your column. Now, I have one simple question. Since you seem to have a healthy relationship with the Lewiston Sun Journal, would you please try to find out if there is any research being done to find an ink to print the paper that does not get all over your hands and clothes. Thank you very much. — M.A.G. in Auburn.
ANSWER: The Sun Journal printing press uses the ink that best addresses two issues: the ink must be resistant to rubbing off and must dry fast. The ink that is used today has a drying agent in it and is considered a low-rub ink. The ink rubs off much less than 15 years ago.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know, I have written to you before! But, where else can I get an honest answer?!
I would very much like to know how I can order / make a chowder that tastes like fish chowder? I have yet to eat some that has enough tasty fish in it. It is usually full of white potatoes and something that tastes a little like fish.
If you don’t have a recipe that tastes like fish chowder, would you ask your readers? What kind of fish to buy and what spices to use to have some flavor in it. Thank you so much. — Mary in Lisbon Falls.
ANSWER: Sun Spots has made fish chowder and knows that you can add as much fish to the chowder as you like. Also, some people like to brown some chopped bacon and minced onions in a little bit of oil to add flavor to the liquid base. Cod and haddock have strong fish flavors.
This recipe from Cooks.com is one that I have used without the salt pork.
FISH CHOWDER
1/4 lb. salt pork (diced)
1 lb. cod fillet (fresh)
1 lb. haddock or halibut (fresh)
1 onion (diced)
1/2 pt. light cream
2 lg. potatoes (pared and cubed)
water to cover
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. butter
Use firm white fresh fish in any combination to equal 2 pounds. Cod and haddock have a strong flavor. Wash fish and be sure to remove all bones and skin. Set aside. In large pot cook salt pork to render fat. Remove salt pork and add potatoes and onion to the melted fat. Stir so they are coated with the fat. Lay fish on top of potato mixture and just cover with water. Gently bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. When fish is tender, flakes easily with a fork and potatoes are tender add cream, butter and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat until cream is hot, but do not boil. Serve immediately.
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