Food and Drink

Eric Akis: Sauerkraut key to classic diner sandwich

This Reuben sandwich offers a hearty, umami-rich combination that tastes great right down to the last bite.

Mar 30, 2022 5:01 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Celebrate spring with a halibut supper

Go gourmet with this in-season B.C. fish, topped with a rich walnut crust and served on lemon honey sauce

Mar 27, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Classic French Lyonnaise salad a minimalist masterpiece

Tasty dish features sturdy salad greens, crispy bacon, soft poached eggs, tangy vinaigrette and crunchy croutons

Mar 23, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Saucy tofu a umami flavour fest

Vegetarian staple sings when cooked in a sweet-and-sour teriyaki sauce.

Mar 20, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: A sumptuous chowder with Dungeness crab

When the craving for seafood soup hits, pay a visit to your local fishmonger

Mar 16, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with salmon and colcannon

Popular Irish dish combines buttery mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale

Mar 13, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: A hearty, sustaining Moroccan-style vegetarian soup

North-African dish harira is often served to break sunrise-to-sunset fast during Ramadan

Mar 9, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Japanese tempura has surprising origin story

Breaded deep fried veggies, fish were first served in Japan by Portuguese missionaries in 16th century

Mar 6, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Baked beans the easy way

Classic dish made with pantry staples can be served as main course with biscuits

Mar 2, 2022 5:01 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Celebrate Scouse Day with some Liverpool-style stew

Hearty dish is made with beef or lamb and is often served with crusty bread and pickled beets or red cabbage.

Feb 27, 2022 5:01 AM Read more >