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WARNING: This story includes graphic details that readers may find distressing An animal welfare agency has filed a legal complaint against a Pitt Meadows meat processing plant after receiving a video that allegedly shows multiple acts of animal cruelty at the slaughterhouse. Animal Justice has filed their complaint with the BC SPCA, the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Meat Inspection Program, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, asking that the organizations investigate Meadow Valley Meats along Ford Road for their alleged ongoing violations of the BC Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, the Food Safety Act, Meat Inspection Regulation,...

Having lived in Amsterdam for four years, I’ve gotten to know Amsterdam really well. Here’s my recommendation for a 3-day Amsterdam itinerary, that will bring you through the best parts of the city. Regardless of where you are in Amsterdam, you’ll hear the sound of bike bells echoing through the streets and trams trundling along the tracks that weave their way through the cobblestoned streets of the historic center. Boats drift down the canals, passing under picturesque bridges and alongside centuries-old buildings. The scent of fresh stroopwafels and bitterballen wafts from street vendors, tempting hungry passersby.  Amsterdam is a city...

You can recreate your favorite chicken sandwich at home using this fried chicken fillet recipe and a delicious bun that instantly elevates your chicken meal up a notch!  What Is A Fried Chicken Sandwich?  A fried chicken sandwich is a piece of boneless chicken between halves of a bun. You might be wondering why this is called a sandwich. The differences between a sandwich and a burger are that a sandwich is made with meat and veggie fillings placed between two slices of bread. A burger meanwhile is commonly made of ground-up meat formed into a patty and placed between the halves of a bun.  While this chicken...

Exciting news! I have teamed up with the awesome folks over at Flatout bread to bring you these super easy and super tasty taco pockets. You can serve these to your guests or family, and you can indulge yourself at just 112 calories and 2 smart points each! I love Flatout bread and use them weekly to keep me on track, and they are also now officially endorsed by Weight Watchers. How cool is that!   There are several varieties, and you can search their store locator here to see where you can pick them near you.  Enjoy time with...

This week Ray Ray’s Hog Pit announced the addition of a new location: a truck parked outside Flint Station just north of Worthington. The truck became available as Ray Ray’s made upgrades to the trailers parked at Land-Grant Brewing and Nocterra Brewing in Powell. The extra trailer was reassigned to the Flint location. The Flint truck serves the same menu as the other trucks: sandwiches, ribs, sides, meats by the pound, and the fabled Meat Sweats platter. Flint Station is undergoing some expansion and improvements, including the addition of a large beer garden. The current iteration of Flint Station opened...