Leeks were a new addition to my garden this year. Due to knee surgery in early May, I decided there would be no garden this summer. In hindsight, considering the little rain we had, it was a wise decision. In June, as I became more mobile, I visited a local green house, and got some […] Read more
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Abundance of zucchini and tomatoes makes fall special
When harvesting many gardens, zucchini and tomatoes are often found in abundance. A lucky coincidence is that they are complementary in recipes. One of my favourite ways to enjoy them is to stir fry zucchini chunks, mushrooms and onions together, add some tomato chunks, a little salt and pepper and heat the tomatoes. This is […] Read more
Cooking with crab apples comes with variety of options
In our yard, we have a very productive Trailman crab apple tree. Due to the lack of moisture the apples are much smaller this year, but they will work just fine for one of our family’s favourites, apple sauce. This year, I used my Instant Pot to make a quick batch of apple sauce. Instant […] Read more
Deciding what to do with garden veggies can be a real pickle
Are quick refrigerator pickles a pickle or a salad? These quick-made vegetable pickles can be ready to enjoy within a few hours but must be used within two to three weeks. With the tart vinegar saltiness of a pickle, they are stored in the refrigerator, like a marinated salad. They are not canned using a […] Read more
Easy meal ideas put more fun into summer at the lake
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
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
