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UN food agency: $800m urgently needed for Afghanistan

UN food agency: $800m urgently needed for Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. food agency said Monday it urgently needs $800 million for the next six months to help Afghanistan, which is at the highest risk of famine in a quarter of a century.
Briny feta makes a full meal of tomatoey Greek baked beans

Briny feta makes a full meal of tomatoey Greek baked beans

On the Greek table, vegetable dishes called ladera are not intended as mere sides.
Lentils, halal meat: Alberta food banks address demand for cultural groceries

Lentils, halal meat: Alberta food banks address demand for cultural groceries

EDMONTON — Jean Claude Munyezamu remembers answering a phone call from a six-year-old boy asking if his non-profit group could provide milk for his newborn sibling.
Hot off the oven: Ukrainian Easter bread fills up shelves at this local bakery

Hot off the oven: Ukrainian Easter bread fills up shelves at this local bakery

A New West bakery brings back its traditional Ukrainian festive bread to sweeten up your Easter
Japan police arrest 2 in food prank at beef bowl diner

Japan police arrest 2 in food prank at beef bowl diner

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police have arrested two men who posted a video on social media showing one eating pickled ginger with his chopsticks directly from a communal container at a famous beef bowl restaurant chain, part of a series of pranks that hav
What's happening with Canada's baby formula shortage and what parents should do

What's happening with Canada's baby formula shortage and what parents should do

Canada's baby formula shortage has stabilized and the situation is improving, say officials including Health Canada, pediatricians and industry representatives.
Looking for Easter treats in New West? Try these 5 places

Looking for Easter treats in New West? Try these 5 places

Ice cream, cookies, paska breads and cakes are all on the menu for New West foodies.
For Easter, a spiced French cake so easy a kid can make it

For Easter, a spiced French cake so easy a kid can make it

One beloved French cake is so easy that it is often the first recipe children are taught. And the main ingredient’s container is as crucial as the ingredient itself.
Get your Easter baking at this popular New Westminster sale

Get your Easter baking at this popular New Westminster sale

You can find paskas, perogies and much, much more.
UN food chief: Billions needed to avert unrest, starvation

UN food chief: Billions needed to avert unrest, starvation

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Without billions of dollars more to feed millions of hungry people, the world will see mass migration, destabilized countries, and starving children and adults in the next 12 to 18 months, the head of the Nobel prize-winning U.