New Rubbermaid glass containers with Easy Find lids
I’ve long been a fan of Rubbermaid’s Easy Find lid system of food containers. The lids snap together and fit under the containers so that they’re easy to organize in a kitchen cupboard or drawer. That...
View ArticleWilliam Shatner and the ballad of the deep-fried turkey: a cautionary tale...
I always know when American Thanksgiving is coming up because I’m bombarded with press releases containing new recipes for stuffing, potential wine pairings, tips and tricks to get me through the...
View ArticleKids: If you wouldn’t eat your brother, why eat a turkey? GO VEGAN.
OK, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals hasn’t gone so far as to ask children why they wouldn’t eat their brother if they’d gladly chow down on turkey, but the animal rights group is loading...
View ArticleSterling: Turkish president reveals his dark side
“They look like friends, but they want us dead, they like seeing our children die.” When the president of an important nation makes such unequivocal and alarming statements, it clearly shouldn’t be...
View ArticleLetters for Monday, Nov. 30
Seniors’ older pets get new lease on life Re: “SPCA seizes 40 neglected small-breed dogs from southern Alberta breeder,” Nov. 19. In light of all the animal abuse cases over this past year, I would...
View ArticleA turkey and wine primer: The bird pairs well with fruit-forward whites and...
Let’s face it, turkey is not the most exciting of meats. Even when it is not overcooked, the side dishes are often more interesting than the star of the show. The two best tips I’ve ever had for...
View ArticleWith a little imagination and a big attitude adjustment, leftover turkey can...
Leftover turkey doesn’t have to be a drag. How’s your fridge looking right now? Chock-full, I would guess, on the day following the biggest meal of the year for many Canadians. Alas, it’s an annual...
View ArticleCalgarian arrested in connection with Turkish coup attempt, friends say
Calgary’s Turkish community is fearful one of their own has been arrested in connection with the recent coup attempt and may be killed for it. Now, there is a scramble in Calgary to free Davud Hanci....
View ArticleCalgary man detained in Turkey, accused of involvement in recent coup attempt
Family and friends of a Calgary man detained in Turkey — accused of involvement with a failed coup attempt — are fearful for his safety. Davud Hanci was taken into custody in Turkey on Saturday and has...
View ArticleAllford: What, me worry? 6 hacks for putting your worries in perspective
There are so many things to worry about these days, it can be a challenge to fit them all in. A quick back of the envelope list includes, in no particular order: Alberta’s recession, whatever the hell...
View ArticleCalgarian remains detained in Turkey, accused of involvement in failed coup...
A Calgary man remains behind bars in Turkey after being arrested in July. Davud Hanci was detained by officials who accuse him of being involved in the July 15 failed coup attempt. He is being held...
View ArticleWife and sons of Calgary imam imprisoned in Turkey safely out of country
The wife and sons of a Calgarian imprisoned in Turkey following the coup there last month are returning to Canada, a family friend said. Turkish officials have accused Davud Hanci, a dual citizen of...
View ArticleWife of imam held in Turkey says ordeal feels like a 'nightmare'
Rumeysa Hanci and her children are home safe from the turmoil in Turkey, but she remains fearful for her husband, the Calgary imam who was imprisoned for alleged connections to a failed coup in that...
View ArticleGlobalization expert says immigrant workers essential for western countries
BANFF — As populist movements in western countries seek greater protectionism and resist immigration, an Oxford University professor argues immigrant workers are needed more than ever to fill gaps from...
View ArticleATCO Blue Flame Kitchen: New recipes to delight your family this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving long weekend promises to be a time for family gatherings and delicious food. While many families have tried-and-true favourites passed down through generations, we like the opportunity...
View ArticleCalgarian held in Turkish prison granted a lawyer but confined to solitary
After nearly three months in solitary confinement, the Calgary man accused of trying to overthrow the Turkish government finally has a lawyer. Calgary-based Imam Davud Hanci was arrested on allegations...
View ArticleFamily dismayed Calgary imam will be held another two months in Turkey
Relatives of a Calgary imam who has spent more than seven months in a Turkish prison are dismayed his case will remain in limbo for at least another two months. Davud Hanci on Wednesday appeared by...
View Article'Yes' side in narrow lead in Turkish vote that would see presidents power...
ISTANBUL — With 97 per cent of the ballots counted in Turkey’s historic referendum, those who back constitutional changes greatly expanding President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s powers had a narrow lead...
View ArticleFamily, friends losing hope as Calgary imam arrested in Turkey remains...
For a year, Calgary Imam Davud Hanci has spent most of his days in solitary confinement in Turkey, accused of being a terrorist linked to failed 2016 coup attempt. Last week, Hanci made his latest...
View ArticleFamily dismayed Calgary imam will be held another two months in Turkey
Relatives of a Calgary imam who has spent more than seven months in a Turkish prison are dismayed his case will remain in limbo for at least another two months. Davud Hanci on Wednesday appeared by...
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