Betty Ann Deobald, BSHEc

Asparagus is such a versatile spring vegetable. It can be enjoyed in stir fries, salads, casseroles and grilled or steamed side dishes. About the only thing I don’t like about asparagus is that it can get tough and go to seed if it it’s not picked soon enough because it grows so quickly. This year […] Read more

The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard — Gaylord Nelson Recently, while sitting in a food court eating with my kids, I noticed that some people did not use the recycling bin, which was right beside the […] Read more

January is a good time to look at our finances and make resolutions to spend less, follow a budget more or start saving. With the financial crisis occurring in other countries and reports of large consumer debt in Canada, there has been a move to recognize that we need to be more informed about money […] Read more

You are driving home from work or from the kids’ after-school activities and the question on your mind is what to make for supper. An alternative scenario is to have a freezer full of healthy, homemade, nutritious meals ready to be cooked and enjoyed. Then all you need to do is make a salad and […] Read more

During the holidays, casual entertaining is the norm with friends dropping by for a visit or a group coming over after a game or outside activity. Easy to prepare snacks that can be eaten around the table or coffee table allow the visiting to continue. From our Christmas contest, our readers sent in innovative ideas. […] Read more

I have just returned from a weekend in Winnipeg where I visited my daughter, who is attending university there. In September, she had phoned and invited me to attend the Phantom of the Opera with her and that she would buy me a cheap seat ticket for my birthday. Seeing the Phantom has been a […] Read more

During the holidays, friends and families often gather for an afternoon or evening visit. Serving appetizers and snacks can make the entertaining easy and less expensive. In the office we have a tradition that on the last day before the christmas holidays we all bring munchies and snack most of the day, while we work. One of our […] Read more