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Ask Eric: It’s relatively simple to season cast iron

Ask Eric: It’s relatively simple to season cast iron

Dear Eric: I have three lovely cast-iron pans in fairly regular use. I left one pan soaking by mistake and I now have a “rusty” pan. I cannot remember how to season it. Can you help, please? I know you are an advocate for these pans.

Victoria Foundation hosts workshop on governance and ethics for charities

RICHARDWATTS Times Colonist Non-profit organizations need to keep their own houses in order while holding their hearts in the right place.

Grandma sidelined by Google, study says

LONDON — British grandparents are in danger of being overlooked for advice by their grandchildren, who are more accustomed to searching for answers on the Internet, a survey showed this week. Almost nine out of every 10 U.K.

Getting children ready for a procedure

• It’s normal for children to have fears about going to the hospital. Try to acknowledge those fears and provide lots of hugs and comfort. • Be genuine and honest. It isn’t wise to try and cover up painful or unpleasant things with false cheeriness.
A spoonful of sugar: Making medical treatment easier for kids

A spoonful of sugar: Making medical treatment easier for kids

When Maya Bosdet was getting ready to go to the hospital for an MRI, the procedure was old news for the Saanich seven-year-old. Maya had already performed an MRI on two of her 30-odd stuffy toys, the plush frog and cat.

The Parent Rap: Taking away toys, activities won’t work in long run

Last week, a mother asked for help dealing with her “obstinate” five-year-old daughter.

CALENDAR, March 1 and 2: Victoria Symphony performs Sergeant Pepper

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 The Beatles: Sergeant Pepper, presented by the Victoria Symphony Pop Series, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. at the Royal Theatre with matinée Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-286-6121.

Island beer and cider on tap at Victoria festival

Beer lovers looking to sample local craft beer don’t have to go far for a pint at the fourth annual Vancouver Island Beer Fest Saturday.
Model from Victoria vies for The Face prize

Model from Victoria vies for The Face prize

A former Claremont high school student turned jetsetting model is a contestant on a fashion reality-TV show. Jocelyn Chew, 20, is one of 24 aspiring models on The Face, which premièred this week on MuchMusic.

The man who turned my car into a hut

In life, one encounters curious situations the etiquette books fail to consider. Take, for example, the time street people used my car as an architectural feature for their temporary shelter. I park in the back lot of a hotel that’s seen better days.