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What’s better than brunch? An all-you-can-eat-brunch of course! And you don’t have to go on vacation to indulge in the best. Toronto restaurant, MARKED, known for its South American cuisine offers an all inclusive brunch. The deal is completed with bubbles and unlimited small plates.

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The menu alone makes you feel like you’re on a weekend getaway. We’re talking French toast, ceviche, churros (apple pie or chocolate) and other shareable plates. One of the highlights is their Soufflé Pancakes. It’s accompanied by maple syrup, toasted coconut, kiwi and coconut ice-cream. Talk about relaxing tropical vibes!

As for drinks, in addition to the Prosecco, customers can also choose from a wide variety of cocktails. There’s mojitos, fresh fruit cocktails, caesars, boozy sodas and more. The brunch with bubbles is priced at $65 and it’s $55 without bubbles.

The all-you-can-eat-brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday from from 11 am – 3:30 pm. There’s a two hour limit per table and there are no takeaways allowed, so make sure to only order what you can eat. Reservations can be made online on the website here.

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Where to Eat Dinner on Thanksgiving in Champaign-Urbana - chambanamoms.com

Where you can eat out or order in your Thanksgiving dinner in Champaign-Urbana

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so if you’d like to skip cooking in the kitchen, Champaign and Urbana have a whole bunch of great dine-in or carry-out options for your family’s Thanksgiving table

We are here to help you try some of the delicious Thanksgiving classics that Champaign-Urbana restaurants and caterers have to offer.

When ordering takeout or a family meal to go for Thanksgiving, our advice is not to wait until the last minute. Thanksgiving takeout seems to be popular!

Thank you to Common Ground Food Co-Op for presenting this resource for dining options for Thanksgiving dinner.  

Join Common Ground Food Co-Op for their Grab n Go Thanksgiving. Their kitchen and bakery have created a full menu to supplement your special holiday meal. Starting Friday, Nov. 19 – Wednesday, Nov. 24, their Grab n Go case will be transformed with delicious dishes made from scratch using organic and local ingredients. Grab entrees, essential sides, and our seasonal pies and baked goods. Find them at Lincoln Square Mall located at 300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana.

Perhaps you want to make your Thanksgiving feast, or at least the most important part – the turkey! If you are looking for Where to Order Your Thanksgiving Turkey in Champaign-Urbana, get a leg up on your holiday planning with Common Ground’s turkey pre-orders. Maybe you are searching for the perfect side to take to that holiday meal, or just want to get your whole meal prepared, Common Ground can help you with that.

If you’re planning on takeout for Thanksgiving, some options have deadlines for pre-orders or may have limited availability, so order early. 

We will continue to add to this list, as not all options have been released as of our publishing date. Please note that information was verified at time of publishing, and might be subject to change due to a restaurant’s staffing or supplies.

Dine-In Options:

Denny’s, 702 W. Town Center Blvd,. Champaign: (open 24 hours) Standard menu available, which includes a turkey-and-dressing meal: carved turkey, stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce with choice of two sides and dinner bread.

Bob Evans, 1813 N. Neil St.,Champaign: Bob Evans dining room will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. serving hot meals. They also have Thanksgiving feasts to go that can feed up to 10. Packed cold, heat and serve at home; available for curbside pickup and delivery.

Order Ahead Options:

Industrial Donut, 501 Commerce Dr., Savoy: Preorder a FALL BOX of donuts to make your Thanksgiving morning extra sweet. Special Boxes are by preorder only and only available while supplies last. Donut delay.

Party in a Pinch Catering: Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 24 between 2-6 p.m. A complete meal serves 6-8 people and comes with choice of turkey or ham, three sides, and choice of pumpkin bars or pecan bars (for additional cost you can order a different dessert). Appetizers available for purchase include charcuterie pan, sausage cheese balls, veggie platter with ranch dip, or cheesy bacon bites. Large or small sides include stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn casserole, sweet potato souffle, green bean casserole, candied carrots, sautéed brussel sprouts, broccoli cauliflower salad, 7-layer salad, chicken and noodles, home made dinner rolls, or corn muffins. Various desserts are also available for purchase. Please call 217-766-2031 or email ginger.bernard@gmail.com to place your order.

Piato Cafe, 804 E. Main St., Urbana: Order your choice of cider brined turkey with apples, oranges, peppercorns and onions, herb roasted turkey with rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper & olive oil, or a vegan dish of acorn stuffed squash filled with golden raisin and vegetable rice. Your choice of side includes rosemary & garlic-infused mashed potatoes, traditional mashed potatoes, maple walnut sweet potato mash, or homemade savory stuffing. Your choice of vegetable includes brandy & brown sugar glazed carrots, German style green beans with bacon and onions, or zucchini, yellow squash and carrot mix. Dessert includes pumpkin bread pudding with caramel sauce, white chocolate cranberry cheesecake, sweet potato pie with marshmallow meringu, or pear & cranberry tarts. All meals automatically come with gravy, pumpkin rolls, cranberry sauce and mixed greens salad with herb vinaigrette. Deadline for orders is Nov. 21 at noon. Pick up is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 25. Call 217-344-9015 or email info@piatocafe.com to place your order.

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She was sold to a stranger so her family could eat as Afghanistan crumbles - CNN

(CNN)Parwana Malik, a 9-year-old girl with dark eyes and rosy cheeks, giggles with her friends as they play jump rope in a dusty clearing.

But Parwana's laughter disappears as she returns home, a small hut with dirt walls, where she's reminded of her fate: she's being sold to a stranger as a child bride.

The man who wants to buy Parwana says he's 55, but to her, he's "an old man" with white eyebrows and a thick white beard, she told CNN on October 22. She worries he will beat her and force her to work in his house.

Parwana, 9, wearing pink, plays with friends in the displacement camp on the outskirts of Qala-e-Naw, in Afghanistan's Badghis province. Credit: CNN

But her parents say they have no choice.

For four years, her family have lived in an Afghan displacement camp in northwestern Badghis province, surviving on humanitarian aid and menial work earning a few dollars a day. But life has only gotten harder since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan on August 15.

As international aid dries up and the country's economy collapses, they're unable to afford basic necessities like food. Her father already sold her 12-year-old sister several months ago.

A camp for internally displaced people in Qala-i-Naw, Badghis province, Afghanistan, on October 17.

Parwana is one of many young Afghan girls sold into marriage as the country's humanitarian crisis deepens. Hunger has pushed some families to make heartbreaking decisions, especially as the brutal winter approaches.

The parents gave CNN full access and permission to speak to the children and show their faces, because they say they cannot change the practice themselves.

"Day by day, the numbers are increasing of families selling their children," said Mohammad Naiem Nazem, a human rights activist in Badghis. "Lack of food, lack of work, the families feel they have to do this."

An impossible choice

Abdul Malik, Parwana's father, can't sleep at night. Ahead of the sale, he told CNN he's "broken" with guilt, shame and worry.

He had tried to avoid selling her -- he traveled to the provincial capital city Qala-e-Naw to search unsuccessfully for work, even borrowing "lots of money" from relatives, and his wife resorted to begging other camp residents for food.

But he felt he had no choice if he wants to feed his family.

"We are eight family members," he told CNN. "I have to sell to keep other family members alive."

Parwana Malik, 9, and her father Abdul, in their home at a camp for internally displaced people in Afghanistan's Badghis province.

The money from Parwana's sale will only sustain the family for a few months, before Malik has to find another solution, he said.

Parwana said she hoped to change her parents' minds -- she had dreams of becoming a teacher, and didn't want to give up her education. But her pleas were futile.

On October 24, Qorban, the buyer, who only has one name, arrived at her home and handed 200,000 Afghanis (about $2,200) in the form of sheep, land and cash to Parwana's father.

Qorban didn't describe the sale as a marriage, saying he already had a wife who would look after Parwana as if she were one of their own children.

"(Parwana) was cheap, and her father was very poor and he needs money," Qorban said. "She will be working in my home. I won't beat her. I will treat her like a family member. I will be kind."

Parwana, dressed in a black head covering with a colorful floral garland around her neck, hid her face and whimpered as her weeping father told Qorban: "This is your bride. Please take care of her -- you are responsible for her now, please don't beat her."

Qorban agreed, then gripped Parwana's arm and led her out the door. As they left, her father watching by the doorway, Parwana dug her feet into the dirt and tried to pull away -- but it was no use. She was dragged to the waiting car, which slowly pulled away.

'Absolutely cataclysmic'

Since the Taliban's takeover, stories like Parwana's have been on the rise.

Though marrying off children under 15 is illegal nationwide, it has been commonly practiced for years, especially in more rural parts of Afghanistan. And it has only spread since August, driven by widespread hunger and desperation.

More than half the population is facing acute food insecurity, according to a United Nations report released this week. And more than 3 million children under age 5 face acute malnutrition in the coming months. All the while, food prices are soaring, banks are running out of money and workers are going unpaid.

Nearly 677,000 people have been displaced this year due to fighting, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA). Many of them live in tents and huts in internal displacement camps like Parwana's family.

Men sitting at a camp for internally displaecd people in Qala-i-Naw, Badghis province, on October 17.

"It's absolutely cataclysmic," said Heather Barr, associate director of the women's rights division at Human Rights Watch. "We don't have months or weeks to stem this emergency ... we are in the emergency already."

The problem is particularly acute for Afghan girls, who have stayed home and watched their brothers return to secondary school since the Taliban takeover. The Taliban said it is working on a plan to allow girls to return too, but have not said when that could happen or what conditions may be imposed.

The uncertainty combined with rising poverty has pushed many girls into the marriage market.

"As long as a girl is in school, her family is invested in her future," said Barr, from Human Rights Watch. "As soon as a girl falls out of education, then suddenly it becomes much more likely that she's going to be married off."

And once a girl is sold as a bride, her chances of continuing an education or pursuing an independent path are close to zero.

Instead, she faces a much darker future. Without access to contraception or reproductive health services, nearly 10% of Afghan girls aged 15 to 19 give birth every year, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

Many are too young to be able to consent to sex and face complications in childbirth due to their underdeveloped bodies -- pregnancy-related mortality rates for girls aged 15 to 19 are more than double the rate for women aged 20 to 24, according to UNFPA.

'I don't want to leave my parents'

Magul, a 10-year-old girl in neighboring Ghor province, cries every day as she prepares to be sold to a 70-year-old man to settle her family's debts. Her parents had borrowed 200,000 Afghanis ($2,200) from a neighbor in their village -- but without a job or savings, they have no way of returning the money.

The buyer had dragged Magul's father, Ibrahim, to a Taliban prison and threatened to have him jailed for failing to repay his debt. Ibrahim, who only goes by one name, said he promised the buyer he would pay in a month. But now time is up.

"I don't know what to do," Ibrahim said. "Even if I don't give him my daughters, he will take them."

Magul washes her family's dishes outside their home in Afghanistan's Ghor province. Credit: CNN

Magul's mother, Gul Afroz, feels just as helpless. "I'm praying to God these bad days pass," she said.

Like Qorban, the buyer claimed he would not mistreat Magul and that she would simply help with cooking and cleaning at his home. But the reassurances ring hollow in the face of his threats against Magul's family.

"I really don't want him. If they make me go, I will kill myself," Magul said, sobbing as she sat on the floor of her home. "I don't want to leave my parents."

It's a similar situation for a nine-member family in Ghor province that is selling two daughters aged 4 and 9. The father has no job, like most in the displacement camp -- but he faces even tougher odds with a disability.

He is prepared to sell the girls for 100,000 Afghanis (about $1,100) each. Zaiton, the 4-year-old, with wispy bangs and large brown eyes, said she knows why this is happening: "Because we are a poor family and we don't have food to eat."

Their grandmother, Rokhshana, is distraught.

"If we have food and there is someone to help us, we would never do this," Rokhshana said through tears. "We don't have any choice."

Zaiton, 4, plays with her brother at their home in Ghor province, Afghanistan.

International funding dried up

Local Taliban leaders in Badghis say they plan to distribute food to stop families selling their daughters. "Once we implement this plan, if they continue to sell their kids we will put them in jail," said Mawlawai Jalaludin, a spokesperson from the Taliban's Justice Department, without elaborating.

But the problem stretches beyond just Badghis. And as winter approaches, both the Taliban and humanitarian groups are pleading for more aid, hoping it could stem the rise in child marriages.

The Taliban's rapid takeover of Afghanistan as the United States and its allies withdrew prompted the international community to halt development assistance -- money that had been vital in propping up the country's economy and key services.

Taliban fighters on a pick-up truck along a road in Band Sabzak area in Badghis province, Afghanistan, on October 17.

Countries and multilateral institutions have been reluctant to renew pledges for fear of appearing to legitimize the Taliban as Afghanistan's leaders.

With the country's economy close to collapse, UN donors pledged more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid in September, of which $606 million would meet Afghans' most pressing needs. But less than half those pledged funds have been received, with some member states who have not yet paid, according to a UNOCHA spokesperson.

Several of the families and experts CNN spoke with expressed frustration at the shortage of aid during the country's direst hour.

Isabelle Moussard Carlsen, head of office at UNOCHA, emphasized that humanitarian aid workers were still on the ground, providing relief and supporting hospitals -- but it's not enough.

"By not releasing the (development) funds that they are holding from the Taliban government, it's the vulnerable, it's the poor, it's these young girls who are suffering," Carlsen said.

Barr and Carlsen acknowledged the need for world leaders to hold the Taliban accountable for human rights violations -- but they warned the longer Afghanistan goes without development assistance or injected liquidity, the more families face death by starvation, and the more girls are likely to be sold.

The Taliban has also appealed for aid. "The Taliban is asking aid agencies to come back to Afghanistan and help these people," said one Taliban director of an internal displacement camp in Ghor province. "I'm requesting the international community and aid agencies, before the winter comes, to please come and help."

Back in the Afghan displacement camp in Badghis province, Malik is under no illusions about what the sale means for his daughter -- or what the grim situation means for his family's future.

Qorban said he will use his daughter as a worker not a bride, but Malik knows he has no control over what happens to her now.

"The old man told me, 'I'm paying for the girl. It's none of your business what I'm doing with her ... that's my business,'" Malik told CNN.

The ominous warning weighs heavily on him as he considers the bleak days ahead. The cold is creeping in, and snow has already begun coating parts of the country. When the money from Parwana's sale runs out, he will be back at square one -- with three daughters and a son still at home to support.

"As I can see, we don't have a future -- our future is destroyed," he said. "I will have to sell another daughter if my financial situation doesn't improve -- probably the 2-year-old."

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Eating Habits for Weight Loss That Experts Say Actually Work — Eat This Not That - Eat This, Not That

As much as we all might wish for a quick fix for shedding pounds, the reality is that weight loss is far more successful when it's the result of healthy habit formation. Sustainable practices you can use anywhere, anytime (and keep using as the days and years go by) are the real secret weapon for slimming down.

Wondering where to start with small changes that add up? We asked registered dietitians for the habits that actually work—not only for weight loss, but also for keeping it off long term. Here are their top eight tips. And once you've digested these, check out the Best Foods for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians.

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The daily value for protein is set at 50 grams, but this is a baseline to sustain basic health—not a perfect target for weight loss. In fact, the Dietary Reference Intake for protein is 0.36 grams per day (54 grams for a 150-pound person or 72 grams for a 200-pound person), and many dietitians advise going well beyond these numbers for weight loss.

While it's possible to overdo it on protein, this doesn't happen as often as you might think.

"Though it's often said that Americans consume too much protein on average, I rarely see this in practice," says Sharon Puello, MA, RD, CDN, CDCES.

Protein is known to be satiating—even more so than carbs or fat. So for weight loss, don't be afraid to amp up this micronutrient in your daily diet.

"Make protein-rich foods a substantial part of your meals and you'll definitely see result," says Puello.

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We all know excess sugar is bad news for health. Not only does a high-sugar diet cause cavities and increase your risk of heart disease, but it's also a major red flag for weight gain.

According to a 2019 study, the U.S. population consumes over 300% of the recommended daily amount of added sugar—which likely promotes the development of obesity.

"Note the amount of added sugar in your sweet treats," says Jinan Banna, PhD, RD. "Added sugar is found in numerous foods, from bread to sauces to dessert foods to cereals. This contributes extra calories without satisfying you, so you may easily overeat. Check your food labels to help with weight loss."

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Here's a handy tip—literally! When trying to determine the right portion sizes for certain foods, use your hand as a guide. As a general rule, a serving size of veggies should be as large as your fist, a serving of protein as large as your palm, a serving of fat as large as the tip of your thumb.

"This way, you always have control over how much you are eating, even on the go or at a restaurant," says Emma Backes, RDN, LD. "Also, your hand is unique to yourself, so it will be a better indicator of what you specifically need."

Along with this nifty trick, here are 18 Easy Ways to Control Your Portion Sizes.

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On the other side of the satiation spectrum from sugar, you'll find vegetables. Loading up on veggies is a go-to tip many dietitians advise for weight loss.

"Vegetables add fiber, which can help keep you fuller longer," says out Tabitha Nicholas, MS, RDN, LDN.

In addition to fiber, veggies provide important vitamins and minerals, and even a little hydration. When weight loss is your goal, try filling at least half your plate with a rainbow of veggies—like these low-carb options.

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Diets that leave you hungry might work in the short term, but eventually, even the most iron-willed dieter will be overcome with hunger. That's why staying full throughout the day matters big-time on a successful weight loss journey. Another key to staying satiated? Fiber.

"I like to have my clients focus on fiber to keep them full," says Jen Scheinman, MS, RDN. "I give them a list of high-fiber foods and ask them to slowly work their way up to 25 grams a day."

Don't miss our guide to 20 Different Ways to Eat 28 Grams of Fiber a Day!

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For some people, the "six small meals per day" concept can work well for getting to a healthy weight—and there's a wide world of snacks, bars, and shakes out there to support a diet of mini-meals. Still, sitting down to three square meals a day has surprising benefits for weight loss.

"I recommend eating actual meals instead of tiny snacks throughout the day," says Kitty Broihier, MS, RD. "Eating real meals not only helps with hunger because you are eating more food, it also makes it more likely you'll eat something protein-containing and nutritious. Skimping on meals in the name of calorie savings can backfire."

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A significant part of your weight loss journey may take place not in your mouth, but in your mind! Evidence shows that bringing mindful awareness to your eating patterns is a useful tool for eating just enough and not too much.

Lacy Ngo, MS, RDN, author of The Nourishing Meal Builder knows firsthand the impact of mindful eating on weight loss.

"I lost 50 pounds when I started eating slowly and really enjoying my meals," says Ngo. "I put my fork down between each bite and noticed all the flavors and textures of that bite. I didn't pick up my fork again until I completely finished the bite and took a sip of water. This type of mindful eating is such a simple and effective strategy that increases meal enjoyment and helps with weight loss."

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Believe it or not, one key to weight loss may be to loosen your grip on a restrictive diet.

"Being overly restrictive can be a recipe for failure," says Nicholas. "You'll likely get burnt out quickly if not making sustainable choices you can live with long-term." Food is, after all, a major source of pleasure—so go ahead and (sometimes) incorporate the more indulgent foods that bring you joy.

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Let’s Eat: A little bit of Texas (6 photos) - Tbnewswatch.com

Starting their own business was “something we’d always wanted to do,” says Katie Porobic. She and business partner Audry Gavin own and operate June and Jo Spice Co., a small-batch spice blending company in Thunder Bay.

The two had met years ago working together at Tim Horton’s but that was the extent of their food industry experience. However, they decided to launch June and Jo after realizing that Porobic’s family recipe spice blend, created by her grandmother June, was really popular among friends and family and would make a great product.

The company makes and sells Texas Original, a chili powder-based spice blend, and Texas Crispy, a coating mix version of the Texas Original. The latter is available gluten-free as well. The flavour is bold but not spicy, Porobic says, and is beloved by children and adults alike.

Although Grandma June’s recipe was intended for Texas pork chops, Porobic and Gavin found that it could be used for a variety of proteins and veggies. Porobic also uses it in dips and soups, and says sprinkling it on popcorn has been a hit in her family.

The two launched their company in March 2020 and are now in more than 20 retail locations locally. “One of the first places we approached was George’s Market. We were nervous, but they welcomed us with open arms,” Porobic says. “They’ve been big promoters of our products.” In addition to selling the seasonings, George’s Market and Celebrations also sells beef jerky made on-site using the Texas Original blend.

Last month, the spice blends also made it into both Safeway locations in Thunder Bay, a big milestone for the new entrepreneurs. Porobic says they owe their success to the community. “People have been offering their mentorship and guidance along the way,” she says. “We’re so grateful for the support we had.”

For those who want to try the spice blend on takeout, Wildwoode Variety on Dawson Road uses it on wings, and as a seasoning on fries.

Porobic says their customers have been posting photos of cooking with the spice blend and tagging them on social media. “It inspires us to try different things,” she says gratefully. “A lot of how we use it are customer-inspired ideas.”

In the near future, June and Jo Spice Co will be going to local craft shows and have a presence at Intercity Shopping Centre over the holidays.

June and Jo Spice Co is still a home-based, two-person operation, with some help from family, but has grown much quicker than the owners expected. “It has become so much bigger than we hoped. We hadn’t planned to go into stores, we thought it would be a home-run business, do deliveries to customers.”

Porobic hopes that they will be able to move the company out of their homes and into a bricks and mortar location soon. “We have big dreams for this,” she says of the future. “We’re loving what we’re doing. It’s such a huge motivator.”

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