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Review #126: Balcones Healthy Spirits Bottle

It’s exciting to try local products when you travel. It’s one of life’s joys! But I was a bit skeptical when I first encountered Balcones during a business trip. Most of the world finds a way to advertise its local wine and spirits without deprecating the rest of the world, but Texan advertising always seems to view it as a zero sum game – everything is comparative: bigger, better, etc. in Texas. Back to the first encounter. It was a trip to visit a Texan game developer and my dining companion heard I liked whiskey – he urged me to… Read More
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This Genius TikTok Hack Will Save You So Much Time Peeling Potatoes

The internet is filled with all kinds of kitchen hacks. But a new video has gone viral for getting back to basics and showing people the correct way to use a common kitchen tool. And we’re still trying to recover from the shock. According to a jaw-dropping TikTok video, we’ve all been using our potato peelers the wrong way. Before you get too down on yourself, the correct way to use the peeler takes very little adjustment. Maybe you lift the peeler up after every stroke, and only peel it away from yourself? Instead, you should be keeping the peeler… Read More
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Mutton Yogurt Curry with Fried C…

Don’t mess about with also-ran yogurt for this recipe. Go right for the full cream version, thick and luscious and a beauty to work with. Plan to start a day ahead or at least in the morning for that night. I don’t usually marinate meat for a curry; in fact I don’t remember ever having done so. But times are always up for a-changin’ and it happened to me to throw a spicy marinade together for the mutton pieces I’d earmarked for a curry. pieces? Anything in chunks, whether neck, shank, leg, or a mixture of the above. Ribs are… Read More
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Chickpea Salad Recipe – How to Make Chickpea Salad

Whether you prefer to call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, these legumes make a delightful and refreshing chickpea salad. Bursting with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, feta, LOTS of herbs, and a hearty squeeze of lemon, this side dish is jam-packed with fresh ingredients begging to cool you off on a hot summer day. Luckily, these produce items are available year-round for an easy solution to a healthy lunch or a welcome barbecue side dish. No need to wait for Mr. Groundhogs! What is the difference between a chickpea and a garbanzo bean? One of the most widely… Read More
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Some Ukrainian newcomers in Manitoba turning to food banks as food prices soar – Winnipeg

At Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral on McGregor Street, Pastor Ihor Shved is preparing for Sunday’s Easter breakfast – a traditional Ukrainian meal that will serve members of the congregation, the majority of which are Ukrainian refugees.“It’s almost full,” he said. “We have more than 160 people.” On top of providing an opportunity for newcomers to connect, Shved knows the meal fills another need in his community – the need for affordable food. Sunday’s breakfast is free of charge, providing some relief to those just starting out in Manitoba.Read more: Why is your grocery bill so high? Canadians… Read More
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Army and RSF battle over key sites, leaving 56 civilians dead

A power struggle between Sudan’s army and a notorious paramilitary force has rocked the country, with more than 50 civilians reported dead. Residents dodged gunfire in the capital, Khartoum, as rival forces battled over the presidential palace, state TV, and army headquarters. Twenty-five people, including 17 civilians, have died in the city, a doctor’s organization said. The clashes erupted after tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule. Both the army and its opponents, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claimed they had control of the airport and other key sites in Khartoum, where fighting continued overnight. Heavy artillery was heard… Read More
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Coconut Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie | Ambitious Kitchen

I mean, I already know what you’re thinking. “Is this chick really going to try and get me to put zucchini in a smoothie? OH WAIT… and cauliflower too?! She must be crazy!” But here’s the truth: I promise you won’t even be able to taste the zucchini OR the cauliflower. In fact, frozen cauliflower helps to keep the smoothie thick and creamy and the zucchini adds fiber, vitamins and plenty of potassium. The chocolate and nut butter (you can do whatever nut butter you’d like) help to mask any veggies! Trust me this Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie tastes like a… Read More
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Whitehorse city council votes to extend food truck season

People in Whitehorse could soon be enjoying dishes from their favorite food trucks, after the city council agreed to extend the season for vendors. On Monday, Whitehorse city council amended a policy to allow vendors the opportunity to extend their seasonal operations beyond the normal period between May 1 to October 31. The city’s economic development coordinator Stephanie Chevalier said permits could be granted earlier in April, or past October. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, and at the discretion of city development officers, she said. “Their discretion is based on the weather conditions,” she said. “On the… Read More