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Philly cheese steak offers flavour without the guilt

Cheese, steak, onions and sweet peppers combine to make one of Philadelphia's most famous dishes, the Philly Cheese Steak. Just back from a trip to Philadelphia, I craved one - but not all the calories that go with it.
Wasabi adds kick to quick French stew

Wasabi adds kick to quick French stew

This is my untraditional weeknight version of the traditional French stew known as pot au feu, a dish that dates back to medieval times. I decided it was time for an update.

Household budgets for Halloween decorating growing year by year

Zombies are everywhere. In one yard in St. Louis County, Missouri, an undead creature in long floral dress holds a sign: "Zombies are the 99 percent." Another waves a flag.

Try different pestos for pasta

Instead of basil pesto, try cilantro, sun-dried tomato or mint pesto in this easy recipe. Serves 4.

The 'antibiotics before dental procedures' dilemma

Dear doctors: I had two total hip replacements about 10 years ago. I was told that I should take antibiotics one hour before undergoing dental procedures. I take 600 milligrams of clindamycin.

There are apps for weeds, romance woes

Municipalities count on citizens to keep them apprised of problems

Volunteering

1UP: Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre has offered a wide selection of programs and free services to single parents in a relaxed, home-like setting since 1978.

Memories of a style diva

Documentary chronicles life of magazine editor Diana Vreeland

Ask strangers where love went wrong

Confused about why a relationship went wrong or the true meaning of a text message? A new web app that relies on the comments of strangers may provide some clarity.

Study backs helmet laws

Cyclists who die of a head injury are much less likely to have been wearing a helmet than bike riders who die of other injuries, a study has found, underscoring what researchers say is the need for mandatory helmet use for Canadians of all ages.