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Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding

Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland and Labrador non-profit says dwindling funding and overwhelming demand is forcing the closure of its food helpline, but it's not looking for more money to keep it going. Instead, Josh Smee, Food First N.L.
Ramadan inspires a Moroccan-spiced lamb-chickpea soup

Ramadan inspires a Moroccan-spiced lamb-chickpea soup

After sunset during Ramadan, the daily fast customarily ends by eating dates. Then the Iftar meal begins with some kind of soup, satisfying hunger and quenching thirst at the same time.
Column: Four tasty new releases from Township 7’s 2020 Provenance series

Column: Four tasty new releases from Township 7’s 2020 Provenance series

Wines showcasing a Fraser Valley winery's beginnings, origins and authenticity.

German ministers urge leniency for taking thrown-out food

BERLIN (AP) — Two German government ministers are calling for authorities to relax the application of rules enabling the prosecution of people who take food that is still fit for consumption from supermarket garbage bins.
Kimchi in grilled cheese? It’s a spicy, crunchy flavor boost

Kimchi in grilled cheese? It’s a spicy, crunchy flavor boost

We’ve upped the ante on the original pull-from-the-pantry meal — the grilled cheese — with one potent ingredient: kimchi. And we use it two ways for a double dose of flavor. Cheese with kimchi may sound odd, but the pairing is hardly new.
Column: Enjoy the Okanagan’s Golden Mile trio of new releases from Hester Creek

Column: Enjoy the Okanagan’s Golden Mile trio of new releases from Hester Creek

A sneak peek into three new releases from a B.C. winery.
The ‘other’ pasta Bolognese better suits weeknight cooking

The ‘other’ pasta Bolognese better suits weeknight cooking

Classic, slow-simmered ragù Bolognese isn’t a weeknight dinner option, but its tomato-free cousin, white Bolognese, certainly can be.
That was 2022: Unique eateries that opened in Richmond

That was 2022: Unique eateries that opened in Richmond

What was your favourite new food spot in Richmond in 2022?
South Asian eateries try ‘going local’ as recovery strategy

South Asian eateries try ‘going local’ as recovery strategy

NEW DELHI (AP) — Hotels and restaurants across South Asia have had to adapt and reimagine dining out since the pandemic ripped through the region, forcing many out of business. Those that have survived are tapping local sources and going online.
Column: The New Year’s Eve dilemma — Will that be a sparkling wine or a champagne?

Column: The New Year’s Eve dilemma — Will that be a sparkling wine or a champagne?

What's the sparkling wine of your choice?