By David Pitt The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa-based utility submitted plans Wednesday for a massive wind turbine project that would be the nation’s first investor-owned electric utility to generate all of its customer demand from wind energy. Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy wants to build a $922 […]
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By David Eggert The Associated Press MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders on Wednesday committed up to $50 million to upgrade the Soo Locks, a bid to persuade the federal government to fund the long-sought $1 billion proposal to build a second large lock that allows […]
By Andrew Dalton The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The unprecedented sudden cancellation of one of television’s top comedies has left a wave of unemployment and uncertainty in its wake. Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet and the swift axing of her rebooted show put hundreds of people out of work, with […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press We wanted a pie that had a firm, juicy filling full of fresh blueberry flavour with still plump berries, and we also wanted a crisp, flaky crust. To thicken the pie, we tried cornstarch as well as our gluten-free flour blend but preferred […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Cooking protein-packed tempeh on the grill gives it great smoky flavour and char. We cut it into cubes and thread the cubes onto skewers with firm, sweet bell peppers and meaty mushrooms, then brush the whole thing with sweet barbecue sauce, which helps […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Cooking a lean roast like pork tenderloin in a slow cooker is tricky because it can quickly turn overcooked and dry. We discovered that nestling two tenderloins side by side, alternating the narrow and thicker ends, helped to insulate the meat and prevented […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Stunning presentation aside, Cobb salad has all the markers of a powerhouse meal, including eggs, avocados, tomato, and lean chicken—we just had to do something about all that bacon and cheese. We were sad to sacrifice bacon’s smoky flavour until we tried sauteing […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press There’s no denying the novel appeal of cake pops; after all, everyone loves food on a stick, and if it’s dessert, even better. Most recipes call for starting with cake made from a store-bought mix, breaking it into crumbs, combining it with canned […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press If you are from the South, then you do not need grits explained to you. Slide right on down to the recipe. If you need a little more edification (and if you aren’t familiar with grits, your world is about to be rocked), here […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press It was my great good fortune recently to spend a week in Tuscany on a culinary tour, assisting a friend of mine with some cooking classes. Of course, I was as much a student as a teacher, and I learned a ton as we […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Morrison announces her passing on Friday, May 25, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Pastor […]
With great sadness we announce the passing of Murray L. Caldwell (Papa), 75, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, May 21, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Murray was born on May 12, 1943 in Bristol, N.B. to Murray and Mary Ellen Caldwell. He was united in marriage […]
