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Eric Akis: It’s ‘let’s make soup’ season

Eric Akis: It’s ‘let’s make soup’ season

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, this year the fall equinox, in our time zone, begins Thursday at 7:21 a.m. To me, that’s also the official start of “let’s make soup season.
Ask Eric: Pick a peck of shishito peppers

Ask Eric: Pick a peck of shishito peppers

Touch of Japan makes its way to Victoria cuisine in this mild chili
Eric Akis: Pâté Chinois great dish for busy cooks

Eric Akis: Pâté Chinois great dish for busy cooks

When I was growing up on the Prairies, suppertime was a mad dash for my mom. Once home from work, she had to somehow whip up a meal for my three brothers and me, not to mention her husband.
Pricey lobster the new normal

Pricey lobster the new normal

PORTLAND, Maine — Lobster prices in North America recently reached their highest point in more than 10 years and could become the typical bottom line as demand for processed lobster meat grows.
Ask Eric: Hey, nice pretzel buns!

Ask Eric: Hey, nice pretzel buns!

Dear Eric: We love pretzel buns for burgers. I have made soft rope pretzels before and know about the water bath.
Eric Akis: That spatchcocked bird is flat-out good

Eric Akis: That spatchcocked bird is flat-out good

Last weekend, I was tidying up my basement and came across a pile of clay bricks. Not an exciting discovery at first, but that changed when I remembered one of the reasons I’ve kept those bricks around: To cook ultra-juicy, crispy-skinned chicken.
It’s summertime, and the cooking is easy

It’s summertime, and the cooking is easy

Dish of cherry tomatoes, burrata and herb oil a reminder that simple is best
Tomatoes do double duty in rice dish

Tomatoes do double duty in rice dish

Curry leaves add citrus, smoke flavour
Sweet smell of Thai curry pulls people to the table

Sweet smell of Thai curry pulls people to the table

The scent of Thai curry cooking is very possibly one of the greatest kitchen smells ever.
Celebrate late summer with campfire cookout

Celebrate late summer with campfire cookout

It’s funny how the days slip away from you. One minute an entire summer lies ahead, just ripe for the picking.