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Across the divide: Serving falafel together

Across the divide: Serving falafel together

At Ofra's Kitchen in Vancouver, Ofra and her Iranian server-assistant welcome people, unmindful of the political tensions between Tehran and Jerusalem.
Eric Akis: Hand-peeled shrimp tasty alternative in seafood cakes

Eric Akis: Hand-peeled shrimp tasty alternative in seafood cakes

Tender shrimp cakes are fried until golden and served with a zesty, easy to make aioli
Eat your oatmeal (but the right kind of oatmeal)

Eat your oatmeal (but the right kind of oatmeal)

When I talk about oatmeal, I am referring to the whole flake or even whole grain or steel cut oats. They require more cooking than instant oatmeal (which is void of the healthy parts of the oat).
What to do when Christmas is not feeling very merry

What to do when Christmas is not feeling very merry

Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some people. Rather than trying to cheer them up, here are some ideas to help, as well as things not to say to someone who is struggling with this time of year.
Garden to Table: Here's a way to 'buck' the processed cereal trend

Garden to Table: Here's a way to 'buck' the processed cereal trend

Buckwheat is a versatile whole food that’s easy on the wallet, explains permaculture expert Laura Marie Neubert
Embarking on a culinary odyssey: Unveiling the new and improved Rockford Bar & Grill's menu

Embarking on a culinary odyssey: Unveiling the new and improved Rockford Bar & Grill's menu

Rockford Grill is poised to become the premier option for an exceptional dining adventure
Smoky and spicy, this Mexican pantry soup takes under 30 minutes

Smoky and spicy, this Mexican pantry soup takes under 30 minutes

In the old-fashioned “fondas” scattered around Mexico, diners usually find only a handful of tables and simple, comforting dishes. A three-course lunch at many of these unpretentious mom-and-pop eateries can cost as little as a few dollars.
The right grains are good for you in moderation

The right grains are good for you in moderation

Oats top my list as they are so healthy, readily available, easy to use, inexpensive and already such a common part of the North American diet.
Thrifting, regifting and bargain hunting: The etiquette of gift-giving on a budget

Thrifting, regifting and bargain hunting: The etiquette of gift-giving on a budget

MONTREAL — Five years ago, Julie Blais Comeau received a present. Then she learned the Christmas-themed apron and dish towel weren’t for her — originally. “I got a gift from somebody that was intended for someone else,” she said, laughing.
Your Good Health: The radiation risk from CT scan is very minimal

Your Good Health: The radiation risk from CT scan is very minimal

A bleed inside of the brain is very dangerous, so benefit of scan outweighs danger