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Eric Akis: For Remembrance Day, try a modern version of Woolton pie

Eric Akis: For Remembrance Day, try a modern version of Woolton pie

Lately, I鈥檝e had a hankering to make pot pie, but without meat. Making vegetables the star of an entr茅e more often was a food trend predicted for this year. I鈥檝e been trying to do that and this seemed like a dish that could meet that goal.
Ask Eric: The Queen of cakes

Ask Eric: The Queen of cakes

Classic British sweet-treat Victoria sponge looks and tastes regal, but isn't hard to make
Eric Akis: A souper easy supper

Eric Akis: A souper easy supper

If you want to make a聽dazzling soup, but don鈥檛 have hours to dedicate to cooking, try this simple trick: Make a basic soup and dress it up with easy touches that make it look and taste divine.
Ask Eric: Take your time with a slow cooker

Ask Eric: Take your time with a slow cooker

Dear Eric: I wonder how slow cookers stack up against cooking our vegetables lightly these days, so as not to destroy the vitamins and vegetables.
Eric Akis: Devilishly dark and delicious chocolate

Eric Akis: Devilishly dark and delicious chocolate

I enjoy reading about food history and learning how some dishes got their unusual names. I frequently learn something new about foods that have been around for a while.
Ask Eric: Word of better butter spreads

Ask Eric: Word of better butter spreads

Dear Eric: I read your recent article about butter with interest. That in turn caused me to send a note asking if you know where one can buy quality-tasting butter.
Eric Akis: Gotta make meatballs

Eric Akis: Gotta make meatballs

I鈥檓 not sure what exactly causes the craving. Perhaps it鈥檚 cooler weather, a rainy day or hearing Dean Martin on the radio (yes, you still can!).
Ask Eric: Sushi makes the grade

Ask Eric: Sushi makes the grade

Japanese staple an easy treat to try at home once you've sourced suitable fish. Here's how
Eric Akis: Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme inspired cuisine and a career

Eric Akis: Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme inspired cuisine and a career

Celebrity chef Paul Prudhomme died last week at the age of 75. He had a full life, and a big part of his legacy was inspiring cooks of all stripes to discover his beloved Louisiana cuisine.
Eric Akis: Cowichan chef's cookbook focuses on trends in vegetables

Eric Akis: Cowichan chef's cookbook focuses on trends in vegetables

Cowichan Valley chef and cookbook author Bill Jones is always on聽top of trends.