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Every Christmas, I send gift packages to my two brothers and their families in Ontario. I always include fine local food products — things from B.C. they won’t find in stores where they live. Among the gifts I send are cans of B.C.

Ease hosting duties with these creative cocktail tips

Dear Eric: Having eight people for dinner and want to serve coq au vin. Would you have a recipe that served that many? Sue Dear Sue: Mmm, coq au vin. Just saying it makes me hungry.

Sweet, chewy, sometimes crunchy but always delicious, it’s no wonder many people can’t resist a macaroon when they spot one on a cookie tray. This type of cookie has been drawing that kind of attention for some time.

Fresh shellfish gives this traditional comfort food a delicious lift

Lately, I’ve had a hankering to make pot pie, but without meat. Making vegetables the star of an entrée more often was a food trend predicted for this year. I’ve been trying to do that and this seemed like a dish that could meet that goal.

Classic British sweet-treat Victoria sponge looks and tastes regal, but isn't hard to make

If you want to make a dazzling soup, but don’t have hours to dedicate to cooking, try this simple trick: Make a basic soup and dress it up with easy touches that make it look and taste divine.

Dear Eric: I wonder how slow cookers stack up against cooking our vegetables lightly these days, so as not to destroy the vitamins and vegetables.