Living

Readers submitted questions to The Globe about the finances of couples living a child-free lifestyle. Here are some highlights.

TOKYO (AP) — Ramen noodles are so popular they have become one reason to visit Japan. But ramen can easily be cooked at home too, especially if you can find the ingredients at your neighborhood Asian grocery store.

When I was a kid, I used to help my mother clear leaves the old-fashioned way — with a rake. These days, I don’t see many rakes in my neighborhood.

Keftedes are Greek meatballs, sometimes made with a mixture of chickpeas and sardines. For our vegetarian version, we substitute the sardines with feta cheese, which gives the keftedes a deeply savory note while keeping them meat-free.

This short story series submission is from James Cochrane of Port Moody.

ZEBALLOS, B.C.

Master gardener Brian Minter: Lawns are a tremendous asset for your own property's landscape, as well as the surrounding environment.