Food from Newfoundland Near the end of last year, I attended an Atlantic farm conference in Newfoundland. I found the people warm, friendly and hospitable, with a great sense of humor and fun. Some local culinary delights I tried were bakeapple tarts, partridgeberry tarts, cod tongues and cod cakes. One of the speakers at the […] Read more
Barbara Sanderson
Stories by Barbara Sanderson
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Shopping for our hearts Since a friend of mine recently had a serious heart attack, I’ve been thinking about a need to change our busy lifestyles, exercise regimes and diets. Making healthy food choices is important for feeling energetic and maintaining overall healthy well-being. New Year’s is the time of year when we are often […] Read more
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Recipes, crafts for Christmas Being near the end of November, my mind is busy conjuring up fun-filled activities, gift ideas, recipes and plans for the holiday season. I am looking forward to having Christmas at our house this year, and I wish to capture some of the old-fashioned authenticity and genuine warm feelings. Nuts and […] Read more
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Potatoes – any way you like On Thanksgiving weekend, my daughters were home from university and I wanted to try some new recipes. I was especially excited to try the I Love Potatoes Cookbook from the Potato Growers of Alberta. Potatoes are a comfort food for me and I am not alone. Potatoes are the […] Read more
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Encouraging good thoughts With harvest coming to a close and Thanksgiving drawing near, it seems an appropriate time to talk about gratitude, appreciation and thankfulness. Early in January this year, Don and I flew to Houston for a weekend to spend time with our friends Jim and Vera. We had also hoped to have a […] Read more
Thinking about farm routines
As holidays are over, harvest time, back to school, and many other routines fall into place. Here is a quick, easy, well-used unbaked cookie recipe to send to the field, lunchbox or table. Unbaked macaroons In a large saucepan, place: 1Ú2 cup margarine 125 mL 1Ú2 cup milk 125 mL 11Ú2 cups white sugar 375 […] Read more
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Value-added tour of Alberta Last week at the International Farm Management Congress in Calgary, I had an opportunity to attend several agricultural processing plants. Adding value to the products we grow and raise is happening in the West. By taking the raw materials we produce and processing them into a product that is consumer-ready, we’re […] Read more
Pitas: ideas to stuff inside
Pita bread request A reader requested information on pita, also known as Middle Eastern pocket bread, Syrian or Lebanese bread, is a flat, round bread with a built-in pocket that is perfect for stuffing with favorite sandwich fillings, vegetable mixtures or chili. According to Byblos Bakery, which sells commercial varieties, “pita bread originated in the […] Read more
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A recipe for success When I was in Toronto last week, I had the enjoyable experience of meeting an enthusiastic bundle of energy, Greta Podleski. She and her sister, Janet, are making their dream come true with their cookbook Looneyspoons. Some of you will have heard, seen, or met Greta and/or Janet as they have […] Read more
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Bison recipes, curing meat Last weekend some of our family and extended family toured about an hour from home to Ruthilda, Sask. to dine in a tradition of pioneer hospitality. It was sheer coincidence that Alma and Jodie were there also, celebrating Jodie’s mom’s birthday. The Stopping Place has home-cooked meals featuring pheasant, buffalo, elk, […] Read more
