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1st guilty pleas entered in large federal food program fraud

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first batch of guilty pleas involving about 50 people charged in a large-scale scheme to defraud a federal meals program in Minnesota were entered Thursday in a Minneapolis courtroom.
Delicious leftover turkey ideas for weekday meals

Delicious leftover turkey ideas for weekday meals

If you prefer your leftovers to become an entirely different meal, this tasty recipe is the perfect way to repurpose your Thanksgiving extras.
In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

CHARLOTTETOWN — Community groups in Prince Edward Island say they are worried that inflation, rent increases and the damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona are leading to food insecurity among lower-income people.
The spritz evolves from Italian aperitif to global cocktail

The spritz evolves from Italian aperitif to global cocktail

VENICE, Italy (AP) — A glowing sea of bright orange and red cocktails has become a common sight in bars and restaurants across Europe and beyond as the Italian-born spritz continues to find new fans.
Finding delicious common ground in the jollof rice ‘wars’

Finding delicious common ground in the jollof rice ‘wars’

One of the iconic dishes of West Africa, jollof rice is vibrantly colored and heavily spiced. And it reflects how cultures across continents blend with delicious results.
Food security, consumer groups protest Kenya's GMO decision

Food security, consumer groups protest Kenya's GMO decision

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Food security, consumer rights and biodiversity groups are protesting Kenya’s reversal of a ban on genetically modified foods, saying the public wasn’t consulted on an issue key to the East African country’s economy and safety.
Food banks hope for holiday bounty amid rising demand, inflated food costs

Food banks hope for holiday bounty amid rising demand, inflated food costs

TORONTO — Simon Malsi hopes to pick up a few extra hours of work on Thanksgiving Day to help him afford to put a holiday meal on the table.

Indigenous food sovereignty requires better and more accurate data collection

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When it comes to saving on your food bill, every little bit helps

When it comes to saving on your food bill, every little bit helps

Consumers have various options when it comes to saving on their food bills.
Pumpkin Spice Martini? Autumn cocktails can get creative

Pumpkin Spice Martini? Autumn cocktails can get creative

Apple pie! Pumpkin spice! Buttered rum! This is how we embrace autumn at our home bar. Despite the drop in temperatures, cocktails flavored for fall don’t need to taste deep, brooding or heavy.