A traditional Mennonite summer favourite is deep fried roll kuchen, or fried bread, served with slices of cold refreshing watermelon.
Betty Ann Deobald, BSHEc
Stories by Betty Ann Deobald, BSHEc
Food can play a flavourful role in fun summer activities
Recipes - popsicles are made with lactose-free milk and yogurt so are perfect for those who can’t tolerate milk, while everyoneelse will also enjoy them
There are a variety of ways to increase iron in your diet
Iron is an essential mineral that our bodies use to make hemoglobin, which is used to carry oxygen to all parts of the body through the red blood cells.
Pemmican to bannock: a symbol of First Nations resilience
The bison were sacred animals for the Indigenous people, providing them with the necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, tools and toys.
Versatile Chinese barbecue pork has a variety of uses
Chinese barbecue pork, or char siu, is a delicious, authentic Cantonese roasted meat that has a salty/sweet flavour along with a hint of spice
Simple, fresh food can help take the work out of summer
Whether camping, relaxing in the backyard or enjoying time at the lake, spring and summer gatherings with family and friends mean simple, fresh food.
Two recipes that are now part of the Canadian Prairie food culture
Cabbage rolls and pierogies have become part of the Canadian Prairie food culture.
Electric pressure cooker makes tasty meals in no time flat
This winter I have been making use of our multi-function electric pressure cooker, or as it is more often referred to, an Instant Pot.
Fruity Christmas traditions make for lasting memories
Christmas desserts in my childhood home always had two fruity treats — Christmas pudding and mince tarts. The warm, fruity pudding was a must as far as my dad was concerned. He could hardly wait to get the main course over so we could enjoy the Christmas pudding with lots of rich vanilla sauce. Both […] Read more
Canada’s war brides are the world war’s happy ending
During the first and second world wars, many Canadian servicemen fell in love and married British and European women. These women came to be known as “war brides.” It is estimated that 25,000 Canadian servicemen married British women during the First World War and an estimated 48,000 women married Canadian servicemen during or following the […] Read more
