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These plants wait their whole lives to bloom once. It's usually spectacular

These plants wait their whole lives to bloom once. It's usually spectacular

Flowering annuals generally bloom nonstop before dying at the end of the year or season.
Skip the mayonnaise for an elevated take on chicken salad

Skip the mayonnaise for an elevated take on chicken salad

Circassian chicken is an elevated form of chicken salad that ditches the classic mayonnaise in favour of a rich and creamy garlic and walnut sauce. Serve with warm pita bread, sliced radishes and pickles on the side.
Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided. In most cases, there’s no need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating to go for a swim, doctors say.
Don't work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

Don't work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

There's a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day.
A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries

A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries

New plants can take up to five years to produce a good crop, so manage your expectations while giving them the best care.
Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking.
Silk, Great Value brand plant-based milk substitutes recalled

Silk, Great Value brand plant-based milk substitutes recalled

The recall follows an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
Skirt steak brings rich, beefy flavor to this economical tagliata-inspired salad

Skirt steak brings rich, beefy flavor to this economical tagliata-inspired salad

Tagliata, a sliced steak dish that gets its name from the Italian word tagliare, meaning “to cut,” is the inspiration for this steak salad in which the meat is perfectly seasoned with a simple dry rub of salt, pepper and ground fennel.
Claire Nielsen: Health-boosting foods to include in your meals

Claire Nielsen: Health-boosting foods to include in your meals

Columnist Claire Nielsen shares her favourite healthy foods.
Caesar salad, invented in Mexico by Italian immigrants, is still pleasing palates after 100 years

Caesar salad, invented in Mexico by Italian immigrants, is still pleasing palates after 100 years

Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini is said to have invented the dish on July 4, 1924, at his restaurant, Caesar's Place, in Tijuana, Mexico.