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Forage: How to harvest puffball mushrooms — one of the largest to grow in the wild!

Chef Shawn Adler’s primer on the massive mushroom that’s “extremely easy to forage, but very rare to find.”

Life Video August 24, 2020

Pakoras in the park: My family's chaotic summer tradition — and why you should absolutely adopt it

A box of pakora mix and a bit of patience make for great moments and memories.

It's grazing season! 35 mix-and-match recipes for an epic snack spread

Make a low-key menu of dips, salads and sweets to luxuriate over in the lazy days of summer.

Work lunches that don't make use of the office kitchen

Tips for safe and delicious lunches that don't rely on a fridge or microwave.

Food September 10, 2020

Fresh food 101: How to buy, wash and store fruits, vegetables and herbs

Toasty Pineapple Pastries

Eric Kim says these empanadas — each with a stuffed olive nested inside — are 'like grown-up hot pockets'

What to cook in August: Every part of every vegetable

Food August 9, 2021

Cocktail-makers choose their drink of summer: Six sippers they're loving right now and how to mix them up

Amazing meal ideas for the cottage — and how to make them super easy

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Forage: How to harvest wild sumac and use it to make a zingy batch of Sun Tea

Life Video July 20, 2020

Eric Kim's picnic-perfect Kimchi Sandwiches — plus everything else he'd pack for the occasion

Indigenous chefs, activists are using food to talk about land, history and culture

Nik Sharma's Spiced Coffee Kulfi: A frosty treat to help beat the heat

Food July 21, 2021

What to cook in July: A barbecue spread to build a tradition around

Food July 6, 2021

The case for showing family recipes a lot more respect

Food September 9, 2021

Festive recipes for vegans and meat-lovers alike this Eid ul Adha

Shayma Owaise Saadat

Food August 6, 2019

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Forage: How to harvest wild burdock and transform its roots into a tasty fried snack

Life Video July 6, 2020

15 frosty treats to cool down with on the hottest of days

Food July 15, 2020

Secret Life of Canada

How the donair became the official food of Halifax

Recipe ideas for using ALL the berries: Spicy strawberry BBQ sauce, blueberry marinades, and more

Food September 2, 2020

25 summery sweets to make for dessert right now

Food July 21, 2020

CBC News Science

Sriracha hot sauce shortage shows how California drought affects Canadian food

'Our culture is about sharing': Chef David Wolfman's journey from kitchen to classroom

So many salads! A very big list of delicious recipes to turn to all summer long

Food May 25, 2021

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