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'Chinese food' very broad, vague term: Top Chef judge

'Chinese food' very broad, vague term: Top Chef judge

The cuisine is too varied for one label, says Mijune Pak
This weekend is hanging basket weekend. Here are 5 tips

This weekend is hanging basket weekend. Here are 5 tips

This is Hanging basket weekend. While this is likely news to you, the garden retailers in your community are keenly aware that they will sell more flowering hanging baskets this weekend than any other. It is Mother’s Day.
Drink this: Red Racer After Hours Pale Ale by Central City

Drink this: Red Racer After Hours Pale Ale by Central City

Canada's Beer of the Year is more like a beer cocktail
My mom isn't here for Mother's Day, but I'll honour her just the same

My mom isn't here for Mother's Day, but I'll honour her just the same

Visiting the cemetery each week, reminds me of what matters most in life.
Column: Discover one of Italy's best reds

Column: Discover one of Italy's best reds

Although it’s May with picnics and barbecues to enjoy outdoors, it’s not always sunny and warm. We can expect some days of cool temperatures and rain.
Drink this: Over Them Mountains by Beere Brewing

Drink this: Over Them Mountains by Beere Brewing

Back in the day (like, eight years ago), IPAs pretty much only came in one shade. They were like divorced rabbits: hoppy and bitter, and that was about it.
Family doctors need to treat their patients like, well, family

Family doctors need to treat their patients like, well, family

In the office of my family practice, hidden from the view of patients, is a sign along the edge of the counter for my staff to see each day. It reads: “Treat every patient like family.
Chef Dez: Let off some steam by cooking with the lid off

Chef Dez: Let off some steam by cooking with the lid off

I have been a culinary instructor for more than 16 years and I love sharing tips and tricks to help people improve the results of their cooking. One suggestion I have been preaching for years is to cook topless.
Chef Dez: I survived the 'keto flu' but it wasn't pleasant

Chef Dez: I survived the 'keto flu' but it wasn't pleasant

By now, I am sure you have heard of the keto diet - or at least have heard the term “keto.
Blog: Can cayenne pepper get rid of rodents?

Blog: Can cayenne pepper get rid of rodents?

Keeping your home clean by getting rid of things that attract rats and mice is the best way to deter them.