The Associated Press MOORINGSPORT, La. — Sheriff’s deputies in Louisiana say an alligator took a bite out of one of their patrol cars. WBRZ-TV reports deputies were called Monday to Louisiana Highway 1 in Caddo Parish after someone spotted the gator in the middle of the road. The sheriff’s office […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO — A 14-year-old rescue dog who laid her life on the line to save her owner from a charging black bear is among the new inductees into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame. Organizers say Shelby and two other heroic hounds all rescues are being recognized […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Norbord Inc. says it plans to indefinitely suspend operations at its mill in 100 Mile House, B.C., because of “extraordinary circumstances” in the region. The wood products company says the planned August curtailment will affect about 160 employees at the oriented stand board mill. The […]
The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Scientists are predicting a near-record Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” where the water holds too little oxygen to sustain marine life. “A major factor contributing to the large dead zone this year is the abnormally high amount of spring rainfall in many parts of […]
By Carla K. Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — Marijuana has been shown to help ease pain and a few other health problems, yet two-thirds of U.S. states have decided pot should be legal to treat many other conditions with little scientific backing. At least 1.4 million Americans are using […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Celebrity chef Ricardo Larrivee has become a household name through an award-winning magazine, a Food Network Canada TV series and regular appearances on Canadian chat shows. But the Quebec star says he’s increasingly decided that the best way to reach bigger audiences is online. He […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Chewy, nutty, pearl barley isn’t just for soups. Here, we’ve made it the star of a hearty bowl that’s full of contrasting—and surprising—textures and Middle Eastern flavours, with its warm spices and colorful vegetables. To keep the cooking method easy, we simply boiled […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press A good salmon cake delivers rich flavour and tender texture; the best veers away from flavour-muting binders at all costs. We used a food processor to chop salmon into a mix of both fine and larger pieces for a varied and not overly […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press In Mexico, vendors sell this messy, cheesy, utterly delicious grilled corn from carts. To bring this street food to the home kitchen, we broiled the corn on the cob instead of heading out to the grill, first brushing it with oil to keep […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press To turn a midweek dinner into something special, try cooking easy pork tenderloin on the grill. To produce beautifully browned pork with a rich crust and tender, juicy meat, we started with a simple dry spice rub to add flavour; sugar aided browning […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press The appeal of a chopped salad is that all the ingredients are cut to a uniform size and tossed together, permitting a taste of everything in each bite. Virtually any ingredients may be used, yet most chopped salads are uninspired, laden with deli […]
