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LONDON, Ont. - From the outside, except for the slightly unusual name, you might not suspect there's anything special about the YOU Made It Cafe in downtown London.

It didn't seem too much to ask for. I wanted a coconut chicken curry that is fast, delicious and not loaded with fat. Turned out to be easier than I expected. Let's start with the sauce.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The seats were filling fast for a book reading last week by food personality Eddie Huang, and a Barnes & Noble employee came to address the crowd. Actually, it was to issue a disclaimer of sorts.

TORONTO - Most Canadians expect casual dining restaurants to be welcoming towards children, but disruptive youngsters in those settings can be unappetizing for adults without kids at home, according to a new study.

Working to get a meal is something dogs were born to do. "If dogs were out in the wild they'd be spending most of their time hunting for food," says trainer Joan Mayer of Santa Barbara, Calif.

It seems just about everyone with a Louisiana pedigree has a secret recipe for making the region's signature dish — red beans and rice. Which makes it a bit like chili and barbecue.

TORONTO - The Champagne corks may have been popped for many, but a huge segment of the population in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and around the world is still waiting to usher in the new year.

Bananas Foster and bread pudding are two of the most popular desserts in New Orleans. So in honour of the over-the-top nature of Mardi Gras, we decided to take a more-is-better approach and combine them into one.

Red beans and rice is one of the signature dishes of New Orleans, which explains why Louis Armstrong, perhaps the city's best known ambassador, used to sign off his letters, "Red beans and ricely yours...

My goal was simple — a weeknight-friendly pork dish that was all about sticky-sweet-savory deliciousness. Neither take-out nor heavy lifting would be allowed, and versatility was a must.