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Like many oenophiles, I embrace just about any reason to raid the wine cellar. Dinner parties, birthdays and writing a column for the Times Colonist all provide welcome licence.

Museum hosts environmental film festival

British Columbia's New Democrats are in the final days of a leadership race they say is less about naming a new Opposition leader than it is about selecting the province's next premier-inwaiting.

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Q I have some chicken fillets in the freezer and would like to know the best way to use them, not spicy. Julie Campbell AChicken fillets are boneless, tender strips of meat located near the centre of the breast.

A month after raising more than $20,000 to kick-start her feature film debut, Victoria Westcott is sharing the wealth.

Q In France I was served a yogurt-like substance called fromage blanc. This stuff is like yogurt on steroids. It is so delicious it's difficult to control yourself around it.

I have new-found sympathy for Adam and Eve: surely the pair only intended to make cider with the apple they pinched.

Cooking for a family crowd requires simple fare that appeals to all ages

Q I love your column and your approach to food and recipes. In this morning's paper, I was delighted to find out how to test baking soda for its effectiveness. I do have one burning question.