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Here's how to save money by cutting food waste

Here's how to save money by cutting food waste

According to the American Heritage Dictionary the phrase “waste not, want not” was first recorded in 1772, but was derived from an earlier version: “wilful waste makes woeful want” recorded in 1576.
All-star snack and craft beer pairings for Super Bowl Sunday

All-star snack and craft beer pairings for Super Bowl Sunday

Craft beer is obviously perfect for every occasion. Celebrating that big promotion? Craft beer. Brother’s wedding? Craft beer. Mother’s funeral? Craft beer. Niece’s christening? Craft beer.
This Burnaby mall is adding a cutting-edge Cactus Club

This Burnaby mall is adding a cutting-edge Cactus Club

When the new Cactus Club Café opened its doors in Station Square in 2019, it included a few menu items you couldn’t find at any other Cactus Club. It also came with an elegant new look that topped any other CCC I had been too before.
Burnaby donuts-and-ice-cream-for-breakfast event runs this Saturday

Burnaby donuts-and-ice-cream-for-breakfast event runs this Saturday

Donuts + ice cream= happy Chris. That’s a simple equation I think will make anyone happy. You’ll be able to do the math soon as a donut pop-up event is coming to North Burnaby.
Eric Akis: Cuban sandwich for the win

Eric Akis: Cuban sandwich for the win

The Super Bowl is Sunday and the game is being held just north of Miami. If you plan to watch and want to serve a food popular there, make Cuban sandwiches.
Eric Akis: Vinegary sauce gives braised bird a subtle, palate-pleasing kick

Eric Akis: Vinegary sauce gives braised bird a subtle, palate-pleasing kick

When you first read the name of a recipe, you sometimes get the wrong impression of how it will taste That happened to me when I first saw a recipe for a French dish called poulet au vinaigre, chicken in vinegar.
(Video): Cooking Chinese New Year mango chicken with Colin Foo

(Video): Cooking Chinese New Year mango chicken with Colin Foo

Richmond actor, artist and chef Colin Foo was joined in his kitchen by MLA Jas Johal to learn how to cook an Asian dish in anticipation of Lunar New Year.
This is Burnaby’s most ingenious lamb dish. Chop, chop

This is Burnaby’s most ingenious lamb dish. Chop, chop

The worst part about going to a typical Greek restaurant in Burnaby is that you really don’t need to see the menu. Seriously, it’s like they all photocopied the menus off of each other when it comes to the variety of dishes.
Burnaby's biggest mall transforming into Lunar New Year wonderland

Burnaby's biggest mall transforming into Lunar New Year wonderland

To usher in the 2020 Lunar New Year, Metropolis at Metrotown will be hosting over two weeks of family-friendly festivities along with a popular Instagram-worthy lantern display.
Eric Akis: Wontons food of good fortune for Chinese New Year

Eric Akis: Wontons food of good fortune for Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year begins this Saturday and festive gatherings marking the occasion will continue until the next full moon. Enjoying foods said to bring good fortune is an important part of the celebration.