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Cheesy, tomato-sauced vegetables and noodles topped with thick béchamel, a white sauce.

Dear Eric: I am looking for a tasty recipe for vegetarian lasagna with white sauce. I have had it at a restaurant that no longer exists and at a potluck dinner, but have never been able to locate a recipe for it.

I'm finding it difficult to get into a prodigal-son frame of mind when contemplating the return of Lord Black of Crossharbour to his birthland.

YOGURT, BERRY AND GRANOLA PARFAIT This is a pretty and easy-to-make breakfast creation. This recipe yields one serving. Simply multiply the amounts to get the additional servings, beyond mom, that you'll need.

Recovering addict Evan James copes with life transition through painting

Victoria writer Daniel Griffin has been shortlisted for a $10,000 literary prize. Griffin's book Stopping for Strangers is up for the Danuta Gleed Literary Award.

At the risk of sounding cynical, there is something annoying about businesses that tie their products and services to altruism. We all want to be responsible citizens, but sometimes we make compromises. Marketing wonks know this.

Art studios around Victoria West open their doors this weekend for the Vic West Art Quest. The self-guided open studio tour includes 15 studios and four art venues. It runs Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST MENU Yogurt, Berry and Granola Parfait Mini Cranberry Muffins Ham, Cheese and Tomato Stack Bubbly Orange Juice Fine Coffee or Tea Mother's Day is this Sunday and dads and kids will be aiming to please their queen.

Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley For Two Serve these aromatic, nicely flavoured mushrooms with grilled steaks, veal chops or chicken breasts.