On the back deck or at the cabin, easy to prepare meals and treats are always welcome. Reader Alice Eagle of Lloydminster was looking for a barbecue sauce that can be put in a crockpot to keep a quantity of barbecued burgers hot and ready to serve. The following recipe is ideal. Bickleigh BBQ Burger […] Read more
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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
Readers suggest recipes for feeding one, two or a crew
Our readers have shared many interesting recipes and helpful ideas for our Cooking for a Crew or One or Two Contest. Thank you for your enthusiastic response. The winner of our cookbook draw was Linda Lusk from Viking, Alta., who shared her seafood lasagna recipe. The basic recipe will feed six to eight but it […] Read more
Backyard bird feeding becomes welcome COVID respite
During the past year, working from home, home schooling and social isolation have all provided the time, reason and opportunity for watching and identifying the birds that visit and inhabit our yards, gardens and neighbourhoods. For those working from home, getting away from the phone and computer to gaze out the window or sit on […] Read more
Complementary combinations create complete protein
The combination of wheat or rice with beans or lentils is referred to as complementary because they create a nutritionally complete protein. To explain this, consider that proteins are an essential part of every cell, tissue and fluid in our bodies. Proteins are made from amino acids, which can be thought of as building blocks. […] Read more
Expanding your egg menu? There are plenty of options
Eggs are an amazing food. They are nutritious, easy to prepare, adaptable and essential in many recipes. They are an excellent source of complete protein and contain 14 important nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, folate, iron and zinc. A large egg contains about 6.5 grams of protein and being a complete protein means they […] Read more
Cooking for a crew can also be adapted for one and two
A crew can be a family or a group of farm workers. Most recipes can be divided by two or three to reduce the size to feed one or two people. Conversely, they can be multiplied two or more times to increase it for more people. What are your favourite recipes for feeding your crew? […] Read more
Asian noodle bowls can be light and filling comfort food
Noodle bowls and soups are traditional comfort foods in Asian cuisines. They are light and filling and can be creatively adapted for any diet and taste. These recipes are excellent for those seeking to eat fewer carbohydrates, especially breads, pasta, sweets and starchy vegetables, and more fresh vegetables and proteins, for weight loss or a […] Read more
Readers share more thoughts on how to cope with COVID
Last fall, we asked readers to share how they are coping with COVID-19 and its effects. We received so many wonderful stories and ideas. In last week’s column we shared a few. To help you travel through these strange pandemic times we share a few more this week. Please go to producer.com/farmliving/contest-winners-help-cope-with-covid to read more […] Read more
WP readers share their stories of coping with COVID-19
The year 2020 will long be remembered for many reasons, the least of which may be the coping skills that were developed. In September, we asked our readers to share how they were coping with COVID-19 and we received many wonderful and heartwarming stories. From doing more writing, photography, sewing and gardening to learning new […] Read more
