DEAR SUN SPOTS: I appreciate all I’ve learned from your column over the years, very helpful. My request is if anyone has an Upwards game by Milton Bradley. I am looking for the large size. The small one is 9 inches on its face, but it is the next size board — maybe 10 inches — that I want. I’d be willing to pay a reasonable price.

Does anyone have a recipe for a pork stew? There are plenty of recipes for beef, but I’m curious about ones for pork. I’m thinking previously cooked roast pieces with the liquid plus whatever.

Why does cabbage turn black once it is cut where it was sliced? Can that be prevented? Thank you so much. — No Name, Mechanic Falls

ANSWER: Sun Spots found a Scrabble Upwards on eBay with a 10- by 10-inch grid for $14.95 plus shipping.

There are plenty of pork stew recipes online, but Sun Spots cannot reprint them without violating copyrights. If you have access to a computer, just search for “pork stew recipe.” Meanwhile, Sun Spots expects readers will offer up some tasty tidbits.

As to the cabbage, according to online sources you should cut your cabbage with a stainless steel knife rather than carbon steel, which is what leads to the black edges you noted. The sites also recommend storing cabbage uncut (wrapped tightly in plastic wrap) and using it as rapidly as possibly after cutting.

In a slightly related matter, you might also be interested in a tip that Sun Spots came across that recommends storing celery in aluminum foil. Sun Spots had always put her celery in water, but the foil works very well.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the December issue of Lewiston Auburn Magazine, there is a photograph in the back that has the holiday festival tree lighting. I am curious as to who the little girl on Santa’s lap is. Also, how would one get a copy of that magazine? Thank you. — Laura Lavoie, [email protected]

ANSWER: Sun Spots e-mailed Joshua Shea, editor/publisher of Lewiston Auburn Magazine (www.la-mag.com) for a response:

“The photo, taken by Daniel J. Marquis, is of Larissa Lavoie of Auburn. If people are interested in subscribing, they can visit www.la-mag.com or send a check for $19.95 (one year/10 issues) to Lewiston Auburn Magazine, 415 Lisbon St., Suite 400, Lewiston, ME 04240.”

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few weeks back, somebody wrote asking where one could buy white popcorn. Axis Health Food Store on Center Street carries it, and it is reasonably inexpensive. — Josette, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a craft fair at the Lewiston Elks Lodge on Lisbon Street in Lewiston on Sunday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are $10. There will also be a bake sale and Chinese auction. Super Bowl party follows at 4 p.m. Please call 577-9423 for information. — Amy Bowden, [email protected]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Congregational Church of East Sumner will hold its annual picnic in February on Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. There will be raffles for adults and prizes for all children who attend. Donations for the meal will benefit the work of the church.

Pastor Skip MacMullen will offer a special tribute to Boy Scouts on Feb. 6 in honor of Boy Scout Sunday. Eagle Scout George Affleck will share some of his experiences. All Scouts are warmly invited to join the service at 9 a.m. Children who wish will go down to Sunday School following the tribute. Coffee hour will follow the worship service at 10 a.m. — Cynthia Norton, Sumner, [email protected]

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