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CHEF'S TABLE: Gardens our 'primal connection' to the land

CHEF'S TABLE: Gardens our 'primal connection' to the land

Field to Fork movement sparked by the desire of chefs and cooks to reconnect to the food and ingredients and to understand each of them on a different level, says food columnist
EVERYTHING KING: Tradition preserved with marmalade sandwiches

EVERYTHING KING: Tradition preserved with marmalade sandwiches

What is in the Queen's Royal handbag? Wendy runs down the answer and offers her thoughts on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
COLUMN: Bulk of power fell to those who didn't use it

COLUMN: Bulk of power fell to those who didn't use it

'Vote or not, everyone has the right to complain. And they do,' writes reporter in post-election wrap-up where voter turnout was very low
SCENE SETTER: Punk pioneers D.O.A. in town this month

SCENE SETTER: Punk pioneers D.O.A. in town this month

'When I’m at the (Burnaby) council table, I have my hair combed and I’m wearing a suit, which some people don’t like, but the spirit is the same,' says front man Joey Keithley ahead June 15 show at The Queens
EVERYTHING KING: For one brief day, there was no drama

EVERYTHING KING: For one brief day, there was no drama

The world can get you down, but in this week's column, Wendy vows to find moments of happiness and hang on tight
COLUMN: Voters need to bear down on election choice

COLUMN: Voters need to bear down on election choice

City hall reporter says he doesn't want to hear any griping from people who opted not to cast a ballot on Thursday
PLAYING FIELD: Thanks 'fore' the memories, Finlayson Cup (9 photos)

PLAYING FIELD: Thanks 'fore' the memories, Finlayson Cup (9 photos)

Women's golf tournament will tee off for the last time after a century
CHEF'S TABLE Mess prep has smooth landing for air cadets

CHEF'S TABLE Mess prep has smooth landing for air cadets

From a chef’s perspective, an 'MRE' does the job. It’s a hot meal with everything you need. It’s not gourmet, but it sure is a great way to feed a bunch of hungry cadets in the field, says food columnist
EVERYTHING KING: There's a buzz around No Mow May

EVERYTHING KING: There's a buzz around No Mow May

Have you noticed a lot of unkempt lawns and high weeds? As Wendy explains in this week's Everything King, it's a new trend and a good thing
COLUMN: Long-weekend chore list not cut down to size

COLUMN: Long-weekend chore list not cut down to size

Long weekends never quite long enough and there's never enough time to get all done that you want to, says reporter