On prairie farms in the 1920s, crop failures, poor crop prices and farm debt payments resulted in little cash income. To become more self-sufficient, farmers were encouraged to broaden their farm production from one or two grain crops by adding livestock, pigs, chickens and a cow or two. The planting of shelterbelts, fruit bushes, orchards […] Read more
Betty Ann Deobald, BSHEc
Stories by Betty Ann Deobald, BSHEc
Farm family focus was clear from the beginning
Newspaper marks 100 years of providing information to help improve families’ health, nutrition and financial stability
For prairie farmers, unstable and unfair grain marketing conditions had a direct effect on the health, nutrition, financial and emotional stability of their families. During the 1920s, marketing co-operatives were formed, hoping farmers would finally receive fair grading and the full market value for their grain and produce. To encourage the creation of these co-operatives […] Read more
Learning clothing repair skills helps reduce clothing costs
Extending the life of clothes helps to reduce replacement costs during this time of inflation and increasing living costs. “Much of the clothing we buy in the stores today is relatively inexpensive and so it’s easy to come by and replace. Instead of paying money to get it repaired, some people say, ‘I might as […] Read more
Finding alternatives to traditional holiday dishes
At Christmas when friends and family gather food is an important part of the celebration. Some dishes bring back memories and others are part of the holiday tradition. For many, at least one holiday meal needs to include turkey. There are alternatives to cooking a whole stuffed, roasted turkey that can be easier and quicker. […] Read more
Pasta dishes can help add comfort to the autumn season
If you love pasta this is your time of the year because October is National Pasta Month, Oct. 17 is National Pasta Day and Oct. 25 is World Pasta Day. But who needs an excuse to enjoy pasta? Just indulge in your favorite pasta dish, try a new pasta recipe, or host a pasta dinner […] Read more
Readers share more tips on best ways to cook for a crew
Feeding a hungry crew who are working in the field takes imagination, ingenuity and determination to provide a variety of nutritious meals and snacks. TEAM Resources recently held a contest looking for readers’ ideas on how to keep a crew fed. Here are more of their entries. Erika Altwasser of Yellow Grass, Sask., shared that […] Read more
There’s more than one way to cook with spaghetti squash Roasted spaghetti squash
Roasting is the preferred way to cook the oblong spaghetti squash. Wash the squash and cut in half lengthwise or widthwise to get nice long squash noodles. Scoop out the seeds or cook with the seeds and scoop out after cooking Place squash, cut side up, on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and roast in a […] Read more
It’s easy to see why these are family favourites
Thank you to all of our readers who shared their favourite family recipes. We received many wonderful recipes, family stories and food memories. From all of the recipes, Nadia Yakielashek’s apple slice was drawn to receive our Saskatchewan-made products hamper. Yakielashek is from Dauphin, Man. Nadia’s apple slice Tastes just like apple pie, so delicious. […] Read more
Corn on the cob can be enjoyed in every season
Fresh corn on the cob is such a delicious treat during the late summer and fall. Freezing the corn will extend the enjoyment through the winter. A few years ago, a friend recommended Canadian Early Supersweet hybrid as a good variety of corn to grow and we have been enjoying this variety ever since. The […] Read more
It’s all about the eggs when following Easter traditions
Easter and hard-boiled, coloured eggs are a tradition in many homes. Making the perfect hard-cooked egg, which is tender with a bright yellow yolk, is easy with the correct cooking procedure. Making the perfect hard-boiled egg starts with older eggs because fresh eggs are harder to peel. Begin by placing the eggs in a single […] Read more
