Chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans, collectively known as pulses, are low in fat and an excellent source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. With the pandemic isolation, many people stocked their pantries with nonperishable foods, including pulses. Using these pulses in summer meals is a good way to up the nutrient content, add variety […] Read more
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Batch of master mix can help simplify meal preparation
Homemade master mixes have been around for decades. They were first developed by extension home economists to provide an alternative to commercially available products such as Bisquick. The idea is to mix up a big batch of the flour, baking powder and salt, cut in the shortening or butter and then refrigerate or freeze this […] Read more
Cooking with rhubarb is more than just pies
Spring rhubarb brings to mind the flavour of a delicious rhubarb pie. In some places rhubarb is known as pieplant because of its frequent use in pies. But rhubarb can be used for so many more things from soups to jams to meat tenderizer or a pot cleaner. Rhubarb can add that tang to both […] Read more
Gardening is healthy and a good diversion in scary times
Last fall, I planted a variety of bulbs in anticipation of a burst of spring flowers. As the weather warms I keep checking for green shoots to appear. I held two hyacinth bulbs back to force for some pre-spring blooms. They had been tucked in the back of the fridge until early March when I […] Read more
Food waste costs Canadian economy $49 billion a year
As Canadian farmers and gardeners, think of the effort that is put into producing food for the world and for our families. Then consider that as a nation, 58 percent of the food produced in Canada is wasted or lost each year. This is a yearly cost of $49 billion to the Canadian economy. These […] Read more
Winter oven meals can warm up the home inside and out
When cold weather hits, we just want to stay close to home where it is warm. To keep the kitchen warm, cooking meals in the oven makes sense. Maximize the oven’s heat by cooking several dishes at once. The fragrant aromas and warmth may help us forget how cold it is outside. Barbecued ribs are […] Read more
Take care of your eyes by making healthy eating choices
With the arrival of the year 2020 we are reminded that this number is often recognized as an indicator of perfect vision. It seems appropriate in the year 2020 to consider what nutrients and foods preserve and promote vision health. Making healthy lifestyle and diet choices can help keep our eyes healthy and may prevent […] Read more
Put creativity to work when modifying familiar recipes
One of the creative pleasures of cooking and baking is to take a familiar recipe and modify it to the ingredients that are on hand or to adapt it to accommodate taste preferences or dietary needs. Dr. Wendy Davis, naturopathic doctor from the Windthorst, Sask.’s, Harmony Health Clinic has modified many recipes to make them […] Read more
Readers share their adapted family favourite recipes
In early fall, we asked readers to share their favourite recipes they have adapted for their family’s dietary needs or preferences. Many of the recipes sent in were modified for gluten intolerance dietary needs. Donna Okkema of Vermilion, Alta., has adapted many recipes because of her gluten intolerance and feels this is her favourite. It […] Read more
Consider gifts this Christmas that encourage relaxation
By Betty Ann Deobald Colourful bath bombs and bath salts are fun to make, give as gifts or enjoy on your own as a part of a personal health routine. They can encourage relaxation, soften the skin and ease sore muscles and joints. Epsom salts, a key ingredient in bath salts and bath bombs, […] Read more
