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Head of Nobel Prize-winning UN World Food Program to quit

Head of Nobel Prize-winning UN World Food Program to quit

ROME (AP) — The executive director of the United Nations World Food Program, which won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago, says he will step down at the end of a six-year term heading the world's largest humanitarian organization.
Christmas cooking: New West leaders share holiday recipe faves

Christmas cooking: New West leaders share holiday recipe faves

What exactly is Christmas pizza, and why does it sound so good?
Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry

Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry

Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, have become a classic Hanukkah treat, one of a number of foods fried in oil that are popular on the holiday ( latkes, or potato pancakes , are another).
Fast hoisin stir-fry solves the issue of dry chicken breast

Fast hoisin stir-fry solves the issue of dry chicken breast

Boneless, skinless chicken breast is the most-purchased cut of poultry in the U.S., but it’s easy to overcook and generally bland. Thankfully, the solution to both problems happens to be both simple and fast — a boldly flavored stir-fry.
How to bake a loaf that looks like a pumpkin?

How to bake a loaf that looks like a pumpkin?

New West resident Elsa Marlowe kneads her dough into bread that looks like brown crusty melon.
More than half of Canadians facing food budget constraints: Salvation Army poll

More than half of Canadians facing food budget constraints: Salvation Army poll

A new survey suggests the rising cost of living has forced more than half of Canadians to cut costs in myriad ways including by choosing cheaper, less healthy foods and skipping medications.
This local dessert company just launched cookies with eggnog and candy canes in them

This local dessert company just launched cookies with eggnog and candy canes in them

Trove Desserts’ ginger eggnog sandwich cookies and candy cane brownie cookies are fresh off the oven, right in time for Christmas.
Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

OTTAWA — Grocery executives are disputing an accusation that grocery giants are taking advantage of inflation to drive up their own profits.
Broiler gives open-fire feel to spiced ground beef kebabs

Broiler gives open-fire feel to spiced ground beef kebabs

Making kebabs from ground beef presents an opportunity and a problem. They can be boldly flavored from within by mixing spices and herbs into the meat. But getting them to stay put on skewers is tricky.
More Ontarians relying on food banks and visiting them more frequently: Feed Ontario

More Ontarians relying on food banks and visiting them more frequently: Feed Ontario

TORONTO — Ontario residents have been visiting food banks in greater numbers and more often for six years running, a coalition of hunger relief organizations said Monday, noting the troubling trend appeared to escalate during the most recent year on