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Eggplant-stuffed pita sandwiches show the power of a quick pickle

Eggplant-stuffed pita sandwiches show the power of a quick pickle

One pillar of Milk Street’s approach to cooking is contrast — we pair tangy flavors with sweet, and creamy textures with crispy ones. And that’s why we often use quick pickles in our cooking; they cover many of those bases at once.
The Kitchen cooks up connections at the Edmonton Public Library

The Kitchen cooks up connections at the Edmonton Public Library

New feature at the downtown library as much about meeting with others as making muffins.
For juicier Turkish grilled chicken skewers, think strips not chunks

For juicier Turkish grilled chicken skewers, think strips not chunks

When grilled perfectly, chicken skewers come away from the fire tender and smoky. Except perfection on a grill can be elusive; they just as easily finish tough and overcooked.
A tropical staycation in the heart of Old Strathcona

A tropical staycation in the heart of Old Strathcona

Cocktails and Jerk Festival brings flavourful foods, music for your soul, and 'up-full' vibrations to Old Strathcona this weekend.
A rooftop fete to celebrate summer's end

A rooftop fete to celebrate summer's end

Follow up Cocktails and Jerk Festival with Firelight Rooftop Fete.
Five people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Five people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning among students at the University of Arkansas, with dozens reporting symptoms and five people needing treatment in the hospital.
UPDATE: Food as teacher and healer, the focus of new documentary

UPDATE: Food as teacher and healer, the focus of new documentary

Locally-produced documentary examines differing cultural relationships with food, and issues around food insecurity.
Cool down with Spain’s ‘other’ famous chilled tomato soup

Cool down with Spain’s ‘other’ famous chilled tomato soup

Salmorejo is Spain’s lesser known but creamier tomato-based chilled soup. It has fewer than half the ingredients of gazpacho, but is no less flavorful thanks to a topping of savory ham and hard-cooked egg.
Scooping up tasty treats for 75 years

Scooping up tasty treats for 75 years

MacKay's Cochrane Ice Cream has been passed down through the generations, creating summertime smiles for all who frequent the small town Alberta shop.
Chartier closing its doors

Chartier closing its doors

Local favourite for fine French-Canadian dining announces upcoming closure on social media.