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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.
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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.
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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.
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Richmond restaurant temporarily closes upon health inspection

Richmond restaurant temporarily closes upon health inspection

Pests and unsanitary conditions reasons for closure.
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Column: Blue Grouse continues to evolve in the picturesque Cowichan Valley

Column: Blue Grouse continues to evolve in the picturesque Cowichan Valley

Part one of Eric Hanson's two-part wine-tasting journey in Cowichan Valley.
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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.
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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.
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Column: Richmond eats that Michelin should consider

Column: Richmond eats that Michelin should consider

Digging into Richmond's unique restaurants.
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Indigenous food sovereignty requires better and more accurate data collection

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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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.
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