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Eric Akis: Little packets of halibut heaven

Eric Akis: Little packets of halibut heaven

I use phyllo pastry in many ways, but if I could only choose two recipes to make with it, one would definitely have be halibut baked in phyllo. The other would be spanakopita, a Greek-style creation with a spinach and feta filling.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Food Guide is driving obesity epidemic: experts

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Food Guide is driving obesity epidemic: experts

Canadians are a pretty obedient bunch when it comes to eating what the government says we should be eating. Over the last three decades, we’ve upped our intake of fruits and vegetables while reducing fat and dairy.
Ask Eric: Sea scallops say sultry

Ask Eric: Sea scallops say sultry

East Coast mollusk a quick and easy culinary treat — just don’t overcook them
Eric Akis: The great caper caper

Eric Akis: The great caper caper

For years, I thought capers were a curious food. I did not know exactly what they were and how we started eating them; I simply knew they could add a lot of flavour to a range of dishes. Are they a seed, a berry or something else, I wondered.
Legal happy hour changing Vancouver’s social scene

Legal happy hour changing Vancouver’s social scene

No fun city? Not any longer. It seems that happy hour has put a big ol’ smiley face on the town once known for being, oh, let’s be politely Canadian and call it “reserved.
Ask Eric: Hard boil your eggs to perfection

Ask Eric: Hard boil your eggs to perfection

Dear Eric: I enjoyed an article you published many years ago on cooking the perfect hard-cooked egg. Please let me know how this is done again.
Eric Akis: Bake your lemon cake, and eat it, too

Eric Akis: Bake your lemon cake, and eat it, too

If you like your desserts to be both sweet and tangy, you’ll likely find it hard to resist a slice of lovely lemon layer cake. And if you make it yourself, you’ll take pride in creating a pretty cake just right for a special occasion, such as Easter.
Ask Eric: Cake’s great on parchment

Ask Eric: Cake’s great on parchment

Moisture-resistant paper with non-stick-coating works with carrot treat and brownies
Eric Akis: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Guinness-braised lamb

Eric Akis: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Guinness-braised lamb

St. Patrick’s Day is Thursday, and I’ve cooked up two recipes to enjoy for that occasion or any other night you desire fine comfort food spiked with a famous Irish beer.
Best-before date a guide to food quality, not safety: experts

Best-before date a guide to food quality, not safety: experts

TORONTO — Should you worry about eating food if the best-before date on the label has come and gone? That depends on whether it’s a can of tomatoes or a carton of milk.